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My husband is a convicted felon,he was on parole and the p.o. told him that primative weapons like bows or muzzle loaders were ok for him to have in his possion.He has since been released from  parole and my brother who is on the sheriff's dept. in our town told me that he can't even have those anymore.Can you give me a little insite to this?He wants to hunt but doesn't want to get in trouble either.                         Thank You.

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Hi Melissa,

Federal law states that convicted felons cannot own firearms. A muzzle loader is a firearm. I have never heard that felons cannot own bows, but that may well be the case in your state.

However, to be sure, you will need to check your local laws to be sure. I am not a lawyer and cannot give any legal advice.

Thanks for contacting me,

Dan

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I will answer questions on the 2nd amendment from both historical and present day applications. I will answer questions on the right to keep and bear arms and the significance of this right. I will not answer questions that require legal interpretation or those that are outside of my areas of expertise.

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I have studied the 2nd amendment from a historical view. I have certified as an NRA Range Safety Officer. I am a Federal Firearms License holder, and have a CCW permit. Since 2004, I operated my own gunsmithing shop and offer custom pistolsmithing services. I have served a 4 year term as an elected offical on the Montrose Colorado City Council, becoming Mayor in my 4th year. I am well versed on the US Constitution and firearm laws.

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