Is archery equipment considered a weapon in the state of Colorado?
spike asked:
I know that there are people that look at it both ways some say that it is others say no. If it isn’t then ex felons can use archery equipment to hunt wildlife to help with foood expenses.
I know that there are people that look at it both ways some say that it is others say no. If it isn’t then ex felons can use archery equipment to hunt wildlife to help with foood expenses.
ohgerr posted: 07 Dec at 2:24 pm
“It is unlawful for any person convicted of a felony or conspiracy or attempt to commit a felony, or misdemeanor domestic violence or adjudicated delinquent for a felony to possess a firearm.”
Archery equipment does not fall in to the category of firearms.
archerdude posted: 09 Dec at 3:47 pm
I think “ohgerr” is correct. A bow may be a weapon, but it definitely is not a firearm — and that’s what the Law is concerned with. “Firearms” use explosives as the means of propulsion, bows do not.
If the generic term “weapon” were to be used in such a context, then felons/ex-felons would not be allowed to possess even toothpicks — since even a toothpick can be used as a weapon.
And the Colorado laws concerning firrearms might be unconsitutional as they now stand.