Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

felon and guns

i have been charged with posessing a firearm by a previous offender. the gun is an old ball and powder rifle. does this still qualify as a weapon or an antique?


Asked on 9/08/08, 6:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: felon and guns

If you can light the powder and fire that old ball, it's a gun. It it's been neutered, it's an antique.

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Answered on 9/08/08, 3:21 pm
Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: felon and guns

state or federal is the question - there are many other issues too - if it does not fire, you are better off - where was it found? the new DC vs. Heller case may change some laws, especially inside the home

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Answered on 9/09/08, 1:57 pm
Marc Milavitz The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz

Re: felon and guns

Is it the state or federal charge? If it is capable of being fired, then I belive it does qualify as a weapon. Good luck.

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Answered on 9/08/08, 10:49 am


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