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Looking for advice on black powder

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SANDRAT

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Dr. Fresh wrote:
SANDRAT wrote:
Dr. Fresh wrote:
Speaking of BP, what is the law on carrying one? Is a BP pistol legally considered a pistol? If not, does that mean I can't carry it capped inside a vehicle?

Also, if BP pistols are OK, what's the definition of a BP pistol? Can I carry a smoothbore muzzleloader loaded and capped in a vehicle if it's a certain size, or would that be considered a shotgun?
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In WA state,a BP weapon is considered a firearm meaning that if you are a Felon,etc and not allowed to own a firearm,it extends to BP also.I know that a charged and capped long gun is considered loaded and illegal to carry in a vehicle,no cap = legal,besides,it only takes a second to cap it.I would think that the handgun rules apply to a BP pistol the same as modern,but don't know for sure.

I just got into BP about 4 years ago,it is a great sport,I didn't know what I was missing for a lot of years.
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Hmmm..

Because I was thinking a smoothbore muzzleloading pistol with a huge bore and loaded with shot would be fun to have, but would that be a shotgun or a handgun?
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Good question,my TC Encore has a 12" BBL that takes 3" .410 shells,but is marked 45 Colt,it is also rifled with a choke that schreds the wad and sends the shot straight,if it were smoothbore,it would be a sawed off shotgun(still is in CA),I guess if a manufacturer were selling the as a smoothbore BP pistol,they would be legal.I would start by checking with Dixie Gun Works as they have an incredible selection,they could probably answer that.
 
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It's an interesting question. Really I just want a 12 gauge pistol without going through the NFA. Haha
 
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