Shot gun in boat

[thefairlaneman]

I use my boat on a local river and there are lots of areas undeveloped. For my protection from animal attacks I wonder if it is legal for me to carry along my little 410 shotgun. I live in the charlotte nc area. Who knows I might get stalked by an alligator or bear or something. no joke

 

[DaNinja]

Re: Shot gun in boat

"Guns in the Boat" threads are always great fun.

When I was in Alaska, I carried a pistol-grip Mossberg 12 guage and my .44 Colt Anaconda. I rarely carry in MO or TX waters.

 

[royal0014]

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.410 for alligator or bear? Seriously?

Check with your local DNR, Marine Police, Game Warden....


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[roncoop75]

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.410 for alligator or bear? Seriously?

Check with your local DNR, Marine Police, Game Warden....


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With a slug, maybe...

If I were going to go through the trouble for that though I'd look for a large caliber handgun. .44 or .357

 

[jay_merrill]

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Alligators in Charlotte?


???

 

[angus63]

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Boots and handbags...l

 

[CN Spots]

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Ahh, jump in and wrestle 'em like a man!

 

[choochooharley]

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Yeah .410 maybe a little weak for a bear you may just p*&^ him off and are there really gators that far north. Check the local laws is the best way to find out. Every state or local will be different...Heck how many of us in the states have the pistol flare gun up north in Canada thats considered a firearm and Illeagal

 

[Bob_VT]

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A 410 is too anemic for bear even with a slug (would require a well placed shot) ........ I would vote for a 12 gauge like this with a clip full http://www.saiga-12.com/ ........ enough fire-power to deter a bear.........or a gator.

And a side arm too...... I would opt for a Glock 21 Mariner 45 acp since it is so good in wet conditions....... and will shoot underwater in case you get into a WWF wrestling match with a critter!

 

[JRJ]

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If a 410 makes you feel safe, take it. I wouldn't shoot a bear with it though.

 

[metalwizard]

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I gotta agree. Take something more than a .410 unless you have a Tarus Judge you can go 410 and 45 long colt one of those should do it.


I would think you can carry in a boat no problem. you are probably not in city limits. if you are it's just like having one in your car for transport. If you do catty one, and you were toget stopped, just tell the officer you have it. Just like if you are carrying your CCW (concealed)

That might be a good choice to if you can get your CCW. you can carry anywhere you like (for the most part) so in your boat would be no different.
and if it's in a cubby or something it's still considered concealed. so you can keep it loaded

 

[Brewman61]

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Learn the laws regarding citizen carry for your state, and waterway.
It'd be nasty to get busted with a firearm that you were not legally allowed to have under the particular circumstance.

And don't shoot bears or alligators with a .410- it just makes them mad.

 

[choochooharley]

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Definately not worth spending time in jail

 

[dsiekman]

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If I remember correctly, someone makes a 12 gauge in stainless with an extended tube to hold something rediculous like eight rounds. In fact, I think they refer to it as the "marine" version.

I've heard some offshore guys carry 410's when shark fishing. Something about not making a big mess...

 

[huntndakota]

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I would agree with the above post of the concealed weapons permit I think it costs $80-$90 in NC. That would be the best option for an attack as you could legally have your weapon loaded if need immediatly. Most states have laws against having a loaded firearm in a moving watercraft if you don't have a permit. Whatever you do if your at a boating access area designed, constructed, and maintained by the Wildlife Resource Commission's Engineering Division for public use ramp you are not allowed to have a loaded weapon of any kind permit or not in North Carolina. You can load when you're 150 feet from the ramp on the water if concealed. If you have to shoot a gator remember "in the back of da head".

 

[aspeck]

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Generally have a firearm within reach ... but a .410 for bear and gator???? Ah, nope. Don't tick them off! If you feel the need for protection, carry something that will do the trick. I generally have a .44 mag or a .45 auto close by. The Taurus Judge is nice for snake patrol and slightly bigger stuff, just remember what you have chambered ... save the .410 for the snakes.

 

[DJ]

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CHECK-local laws.

It doesn't matter what a "situation" may entail.

If you are breaking a local law, you WILL go to jail.

 

[LippCJ7]

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If I remember correctly, someone makes a 12 gauge in stainless with an extended tube to hold something rediculous like eight rounds. In fact, I think they refer to it as the "marine" version.

I've heard some offshore guys carry 410's when shark fishing. Something about not making a big mess...

you are correct its a Remington 870 Marine Magnum in Stainless or all black definately on the short list! Check with your local laws, here in Colorado you can carry in State Parks with a CCW and yes I do, my wife likes asking me if thats a Glock in my shorts or am I happy to see her!