[fruser1]

Private citizens could own cannons in the colonial days. Needed them to protect ships from piracy.

[sergeantdave]

“Private citizens could own cannons in the colonial days. Needed them to protect ships from piracy.”

Absolutely correct. Col. Moultrie, commander of South Carolina’s 1st and 2nd regiments, loaned his cannons to the battalions to defend Charleston Harbor against the British warships in 1776. They dug into Sullivan’s Island in the harbor and blasted the hell out of the British fleet. The result was one of America’s most decisive victories early in our war for independence. Here’s more details:

http://www.carolana.com/SC/Revolution/revolution_ft_moultrie_1.html

[Texas Fossil]

I knew one who owned a naval cannon, when I lived in NM. I bet it is still possible today. He shot his every 4th of July. He had a special carriage made for it, it was too heavy to be transported on an asphalt road with it’s iron rimmed wooden spoked wheels. Amazing conversation piece.

He was the local coroner. Really friendly guy.

[mabarker1]

IIRC You can still own a Cannon AS long as it is a Muzzle loaded, not Breech loaded

Correct Gentlemen ?

Execpt if one has a Class III Lic.