A black powder revolver is not as exempted by Texas as a non-firearm. There are other considerations to take into account for felons as Federal Law prohibits felons from even possessing ammunition. If his offense was misdemeanor why is he prohibited from possessing a firearm? I know he can't pass the background to purchase, but I didn't know he couldn't own one.kcatx wrote: If you were to google "Felon hunt black powder texas" you will find lots of people stating that it's ok for a felon (which he isn't, but the gun related rights restriction for the domestic violence misdemeanor is the same) to own, shoot and hunt with a black powder weapon. The law would appear pretty clear on that. The whole "Deadly weapon" thing would seem to apply if you tried to open carry a cap and ball revolver for instance:
It does seem that he needs to consult a lawyer to really know however I was hoping somebody here would have some further insight.
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- Thu Jul 25, 2013 2:21 pm
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