Hey, this is my first post. I do not have an HQL and I want to buy a New Model Army black powder replica from Cabela’s. My understanding is that it is legal to own the gun without an HQL since it is not considered a firearm. My question is whether or not it is legal to load the gun and fire it. I have heard that it is legal to own one, but you can’t have all of the components needed to fire it together or have the gun loaded. Is this the case?
Black Powder Laws in MD?
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I know you didn't ask, but you don't need an HQL to purchase it.
HQL is not required to own any handgun, just to purchase them.
Certainly, no issues.
I'm not sure where you heard this, but I might suggest you hang out elsewhere since this is entirely incorrect. You are permitted to own and use the gunpowder, ball, patch, and percussion caps, all needed to not only load but fire the firearm you are looking to purchase.
How about telling us what kind of shooting you like to do and where you are located? That way we can give you an idea where to shoot your soon to own 1858 Remmy.
Baltimore Game and Fish is in Carney but you have to be a member and they have a waiting list. The only other option I can see is the Associated Gun Clubs of Maryland in Marriottsville. They also require you to be a member in an associated club but there's no waiting list that I know of.
Raineman
On the 3rd box
If you target practice, why don't you ask the place you target practice where you can shoot it? They should be able to inform you. You are limited in certain city limits and areas where you can discharge certain things, and it's illegal to kill somebody with it.
Hap Baker range is a public range. Pretty sure you can shoot it there. Might I suggest a tutor if you have never handled, loaded, or fired one.
What particular clay pigeons do you shoot? Penguins?
Welcome to the forum if you're not Dumais. The introduction forum should be your next post.
I strongly recommend a NRA safety course before you do anything, including deciding on your method and place of purchase. Seriously, you need some instruction before anything, based on your question and method asked.
Sorry guys...radar is up.
Now, before you get all offended at my post, understand that us old fat white guys are used to anti-gunners coming here and starting things off EXACTLY as you have done. So, if you're forreal, stick around and get to know us and learn.
If you're not...stick around, get to know us and learn why you're wrong.
Hap Baker range is a public range. Pretty sure you can shoot it there. Might I suggest a tutor if you have never handled, loaded, or fired one.
What particular clay pigeons do you shoot? Penguins?
Welcome to the forum if you're not Dumais. The introduction forum should be your next post.
I strongly recommend a NRA safety course before you do anything, including deciding on your method and place of purchase. Seriously, you need some instruction before anything, based on your question and method asked.
Sorry guys...radar is up.
Now, before you get all offended at my post, understand that us old fat white guys are used to anti-gunners coming here and starting things off EXACTLY as you have done. So, if you're forreal, stick around and get to know us and learn.
If you're not...stick around, get to know us and learn why you're wrong.
Boats
Broken Member
OP, just so you know for transport purposes:
AFAIK, in MD, a black powder weapon is considered loaded when it is capped. Most ranges are the same way and will expect you to either remove the Caps or the cylinder during a cold range.
AFAIK, in MD, a black powder weapon is considered loaded when it is capped. Most ranges are the same way and will expect you to either remove the Caps or the cylinder during a cold range.
Magnumst
Ultimate Member
- Mar 26, 2013
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This was my first thought.
You can shoot it at Elk Neck, state owned no membership required. I think you pay $10 a day or a yearly pass is $50 (I think)
Raineman
On the 3rd box
Hence my post Brother.
Hey, I understand where you’re coming from about your post. Not entirely sure what worried you about me being an anti-gunner, but no problem. I have fired black powder plenty of times. I’m a French and Indian War reenactor (I know I’m weird), and I’ve fired everything from smoothbore Charlevilles to Belgian musketoons. I have a thing for old guns, though I can’t say I have a black powder pistol because of my confusion with the law. I was torn between getting a flintlock and a percussion, but thought a percussion would be a bit easier to deal with. I presume you’d be weary of getting a black powder pistol too if everyone you’ve talked to has said you can’t ever fire it. Not trying to refute anything you said, but I’m just trying to give a little context to me being here. I’ll be making a post on the introduction tab shortly.
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
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You might also want to go visit the Black Powder section of the Forum.
https://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=33
Also the first post in the Recreational Shooting section has a link to an interactive map of all the ranges in and around Maryland.
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=38816
https://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=33
Also the first post in the Recreational Shooting section has a link to an interactive map of all the ranges in and around Maryland.
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=38816
Boats
Broken Member
Since you're familiar with BP already, just mail order a BP revolver.
Also, bore butter is your friend. Cross-flashing cylinders is no fun
Also, bore butter is your friend. Cross-flashing cylinders is no fun
Raineman
On the 3rd box
I feel like I'm in the twilight zone
Welcome to someone who appreciates that underappreciated period! What an absolutely fascinating world that was, when Wills Creek was beyond the wild frontier, and we were all loyal subjects of the King. Sadly most today are oblivious to that world.
Of course old guns are endlessly fascinating. They stand as portals to those lost worlds. But where did you get the crazy notion that they were illegal to load? There are a lot of idiots out there who blather a lot of ignorant nonsense about guns. Of course you probably can't shoot in your backyard, in Towson anyway. Some rural places, yes.
You can shoot at the public range at Elk Neck. There's one in Frederick, too, and Hap Baker at the Carroll County landfill. If you really want to shoot regularly, you should join one of the member clubs that use the Associated Gun Clubs range in Marriottsville. Lots of black powder shooting there. Mariottsville Muzzleloaders is the big black powder club, but you can join any club for $10 to $50 plus about $200 for the annual range fee. It's worth it if you shoot regularly. Open 364 days, never any waiting, shoot all day, huge place.
My first handgun was a 51 Navy, used to shoot at the Garland Public Shooting range, but that's a long drive to Garland Texas...
As mentioned, you can mail order a cap and ball revolver and of course you can shoot it at any outdoor location where you can shoot a modern gun. Of course you don't need an HQL to buy one: you don't even need a driver's license. If you live in an apartment, you may not be allowed to have powder on the premises, but in a single family dwelling you can have 5 pounds of black and five of smokeless, per fire regulations. Lots of WWNC there (don't ask).
kshaw
Active Member
Izaak Walton League Rockville Chapter has a black powder league that shoots on the pistol range and I don't believe that you have to be a member to participate. These guys have been shooting black powder for years and can help you get started. If this is not too far for you, I can send you details.
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