Guns on boats. Marine laws vs state laws

[UncleWillie]

Re: Guns on boats. Marine laws vs state laws

Not if it is required equipment.

Is there any situation that a FLARE GUN is REQUIRED?

Signaling device Yes! Flare Gun specifically, No!
There is always the option of Hand Flares, Aerial Rocket Flares, Parachute Flares, And even an Automatic SOS light.

 

[Mel Taylor]

Re: Guns on boats. Marine laws vs state laws

Most states forbid Sunday waterfowl hunting.

As near as I can determine most states DO allow hunting on Sunday these days. Having lived in the Southwestern U.S. most of my 75 years, I was surprised to find that there was any restrictions on Sunday hunting anywhere. Apparently it's more of an Eastern Seaboard custom and rule. It's fascinating what one can learn from these forums.
Pennsylvania Hunters Sue to Remove Sunday Hunting Ban | OutdoorHub

 

[oldandintheway]

Re: Guns on boats. Marine laws vs state laws

When I attended a halibut fishing seminar in Edmonds, WA for fishing in Puget Sound, the instructor advised that you shoot a large halibut about three inches inward from the eye with a 38 handgun. He emphasized that you do this BEFORE you bring the fish onto the boat.

This is done so the fish does not thrash around and damage the boat. So, I raised my hand and asked if I need to get a hunting license as well as a fishing license. I never got a straight answer.

 

[Mason78]

Re: Guns on boats. Marine laws vs state laws

My personal opinion is that it's one less of the flying crap machines!

Agreed!!!!!

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Guns on boats. Marine laws vs state laws

Is there any situation that a FLARE GUN is REQUIRED?

Signaling device Yes! Flare Gun specifically, No!
There is always the option of Hand Flares, Aerial Rocket Flares, Parachute Flares, And even an Automatic SOS light.

Your correct in daytime and night time devices but automatic SOS lights are not U.S.C.G approved. The flares still fall within the legality of daytime and night time and can not be determined to be a handgun of any sorts. There are/is court cases that this is based on.

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Guns on boats. Marine laws vs state laws

Your correct in daytime and night time devices but automatic SOS lights are not U.S.C.G approved. The flares still fall within the legality of daytime and night time and can not be determined to be a handgun of any sorts. There are/is court cases that this is based on.

A USCG Approved "Electric SOS Distress Light" is currently still on the books for Night Use Only.
There is currently no manufacturer producing these at this time.

I saw a USCG Approved one on a closeout table last year.
If was also usable as a spot light I would have purchased it.
But it was SOS or nothing, No continuous ON option.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Guns on boats. Marine laws vs state laws

as for Moosehead's story about the people shooting the goose from the pontoon--you have to check your state and fed waterfowl laws. In Virginia, they may have broken several laws--more if they weren't licensed (state, state stamp, HIP number, fed stamp) or were using lead shot. We are one of the minority states than ban Sunday hunting. There are distance and motor rules.

However, while bad sportsmanship, I don't think laws prohibit shooting a bird on the water, the proverbial "sitting duck." At least not in Virginia.