Chuck,
You're correct. I only brought the distinctions to light because this thread seems to have discussions about folks in different stages of the penal system all going on at once. However, the distinctions mentioned above become important because one person may have restrictions placed on him by way of contract (probation or parole), which restrictions are not a matter of statutory law. For example, even where a given State's law may be silent, or even allow a convicted felon the right to possess and use a muzzle loader, refraining from doing so may be a condition of parole or probation.
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