Can a felon own a black powder gun in Alaska?

Question

I don’t think they can, but a friend of mine insists they can, can you help end this debate?

Answer 1

Sure you can. Once you have completed your probation period the case will be officially dismissed by the courts. The conviction will still remain on your record for life but once it is dismissed you are allowed to posses firearms again.

Answer 2

Felons cannot own firearms of any kind in any state in the United States.  A gun check is suppose to catch that

Answer 3

is it a gun?  yes.  is he a felon?  yes.

the answer is no.

Answer 4

No Grrr it is not a gun, at least not a firearm under the legal definition of firearm

As long as the weapon was made before 1899 or is a replica of a gun made before 1899 and does not use rimfire or centerfire ammunition it violates no federal law for a felon to be in possession of one

If we follow Johnny's logic then no Alaska would not allow it because it is allowed in many other states

And there is no "gun check" on BP guns

Alaska's definition of firearm IS different though

AS 11.81.900

"firearm" means a weapon, including a pistol, revolver, rifle, or shotgun, whether loaded or unloaded, operable or inoperable, designed for discharging a shot capable of causing death or serious physical injury;

Alaska's law forbids a felon from owning a firearm capable of being concealed within ten years of completing his  sentence including parole or probation

So it seems that a felon can possess a black powder rifle but not a handgun but then he can also possess a cartridge rifle but not a handgun if within ten years of being put back on the street without supervision

But he can still be charged with violation of federal statutes for carrying a firearm even if Alaska allows it

So

He would be safe from all prosecution is he carries a BP revolver if it is more than ten years after his release form state control

Answer 5

No.

Answer 6

I'm pretty sure you can't.  But they might have different laws up there.

Answer 7

First, He needs to check with local law officials. It probably depends on the reason for the conviction.

Second, you people answering these questions need to study the subjects. Yes black powder shoot bullets. But they are NOT classified as firearms. If they were then why can you mail order them and not a shotgun or rifle? Hmmmm. Why do most states have a Muzzle Loader season and a Firearms season for deer?