MagKnightX
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From what I read of the law, and from what others here have said, a cannon (provided it is blackpowder, not a modern shell-gun) is legal to posess without a permit or transfer tax (it's just explosive shot that's bad, and I think even then only if it isn't blackpowder, but I could be wrong). So, the question is, where do I buy one that is usable? I have a hankerin' for a nine-pounder, although mainly just for ceremonial purposes (but some downrange projectile launchin', so a carbide cannon is probably out), and of course only used legally.
Probably one of the main problems is ammunition. I imagine 3.474817" diameter lead balls aren't too common anymore (does it say something about me that I took the time to work that out from using the bore system and the density of lead? Of course, if it's based on iron, the whole thing is screwed up...).
Probably one of the main problems is ammunition. I imagine 3.474817" diameter lead balls aren't too common anymore (does it say something about me that I took the time to work that out from using the bore system and the density of lead? Of course, if it's based on iron, the whole thing is screwed up...).