B.__Is ignited by a matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock or caplock with an exposed ignition mechanism;

C.__Has a smooth-bored single or double barrel, each barrel capable of firing only a single charge;

D.__Is charged with black powder or black powder replica only;

E.__Propels a load of shot for the purposes of fowling or small game hunting;

F.__Propels a charge of buckshot, patched round ball or full-bore diameter lead bullet for purposes of big or small game hunting; and

G.__May have only open or aperture sights.

Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §7001, sub-§38-B is enacted to read:

38-B.__Traditional muzzleloader.__"Traditional muzzleloader" means a firearm that:

A.__Is capable of being loaded only through the muzzle;

B.__Is ignited by a matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock or caplock with an exposed ignition mechanism;

C.__Has a rifled or smooth-bored barrel or barrels, each barrel capable of firing only a single charge;

D.__Is charged with black powder or black powder replica only;

E.__Propels a lead ball, full-bore diameter lead bullet or charge of shot; and

F.__May have only open or aperture sights.