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QUESTION: My friend has spent 6 months in regional jail on a felony conviction.  While i know he cannot posess a firearm, will he be able to hunt small game with a pellet gun?

ANSWER: Cindy,

Thanks for asking. He will be able to hunt small game with a pellet gun, but no firearms.

Best wishes,

Dan

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QUESTION: Great, now is there anywhere stating this on black and white that i can print this out?  Also, can he use a crossbow and bow to hunt with?

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HERE IS ONE ANSWER THAT YOU MAY PRINT OUT.

Yes, an air gun is not a firearm. You can also buy muzzle loaders if it is not interchangeable. I contacted the A-nics (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) for this information.The FBI does the background check in most states. If it is interchangeable, then you can not purchase or possess it.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081204223544AAsYCfa

In addition Cindy, cross bows and regular bows are not firearms. Federal laws state that felons may not possess firearms. No background checks are conducted on air gun, bow or crossbow purchases.
You can use that as your guide.

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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NRA, NAHC, M1 Garand Collectors Association

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