FOID / MuzzleLoader

wALLDADY · Sep 6, 2012

I also put this in the Help Topic below , but , thought it would get seen more here .

I have a ? about the requirements to own / hunt with a MuzzleLoader .

#1 : Is an FOID required to purchase / own a ML?
#2 : Is an FOID required to hunt with a ML.
#3 : Is an FOID required to purchase powder / bullets for a ML.

These ?'s were asked to me about ML Hunting and I could not give him a 100% answer .

I own / hunt / purchase stuff for my ML . BUT I also have an FOID , so I just go and do it .

I'll poll the audiance on this one .

Good Luck and Saye Trips ,,, Walldady >===####==------------ >)))

huntnfish79 · Sep 6, 2012

I don't think they are considered a "firearm" in Wisconsin, but are considered one in good ol' Illinois. I know you need a FOID to hunt and buy the gun/powder in Illinois, I don't think you need one to buy sabots/bullets.

Fox_hunter42 · Sep 7, 2012

yes
yes
yes
THey are considered a firearm

wALLDADY · Sep 7, 2012

THANKS GUYS , for the replies . THAT'S what I thought , but , needed to ask .

Good Luck and Safe Trips ,,, Walldady >>>>####>>>--------- > )))

fishinnut · Sep 7, 2012

The ATF considers muzzleloaders "Antique Firearms."

Nitebite · Dec 7, 2012

Anything larger than .177 or faster than 700fps requires FOID including airguns.

icedevice · Dec 7, 2012

In the Peoples Republik of Illinois, anything that goes bang, you must have a FOID to purchase or posess. Be a good comrade and get a FOID card. That way they know who to go to when they outlaw firearms...........Just my two pennies... :-?

fishinnut · Dec 7, 2012

icedevice said:
In the Peoples Republik of Illinois, anything that goes bang, you must have a FOID to purchase or posess. Be a good comrade and get a FOID card. That way they know who to go to when they outlaw firearms...........Just my two pennies... :-?

True dat, but if you cross the border to Indiana nothing is required to purchase a muzzleloader or powder/bullets except a valid ID.

usman123 · Aug 16, 2013

I don't think they are considered a "firearm" in Wisconsin, but are considered one in good ol' Illinois. I know you need a FOID to hunt and buy the gun/powder in Illinois, I don't think you need one to buy sabots/bullets

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