Semiautomatic capacity restrictions for big game

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Originally Posted by merl

The restriction is BS but it does appear to be the law. Just because one is hunting one must not be concerned about self defense? (not that I'd feel undefended with a semi 308 & 6 rounds)

Much like other nanny laws, this punishes everyone because of one or two assholes. WY has no such restrictions and does not seem to have issues with idiots or poachers taking down entire herds.

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That's why you carry a hand gun when out in the field.

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Originally Posted by johngraves2

I had asked a DOW officer and he said as long as there are no more than 6 rounds total you are fine. In my case I said I have a 10 round magazine, and he said it is legal to use as long as i only had 5 rounds in it and one in the chamber.

But always better to call and double check.

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That's not correct. You can't meet the restriction by simply downloading bigger magazines.

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Originally Posted by jim

That's why you carry a hand gun when out in the field.

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This. I also believe concealed is permitted in the field when you're carrying a long gun. I didn't pay much attention to the specifics because I open carry when hunting and have a CHP regardless. I don't know whay anyone would conceal carry while hunting. With all the gear you're likely to have on, you're fucked if you need ready access.

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Originally Posted by spqrzilla

That's not correct. You can't meet the restriction by simply downloading bigger magazines.

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Also this. You must have a limited capacity or magazine block. Like I said in my earlier post, it's also wise and quite possibly required, to have it affixed so that it's not readily removable in the field.

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Originally Posted by johngraves2

I had asked a DOW officer and he said as long as there are no more than 6 rounds total you are fine. In my case I said I have a 10 round magazine, and he said it is legal to use as long as i only had 5 rounds in it and one in the chamber.

But always better to call and double check.

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Yeah this is so wrong it's pitiful. I'm sorry the DOW official mislead you. It's kinda like not having your plug in your shotgun and going by the honor system.

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Originally Posted by brutal

This. I also believe concealed is permitted in the field when you're carrying a long gun. I didn't pay much attention to the specifics because I open carry when hunting and have a CHP regardless. I don't know whay anyone would conceal carry while hunting. With all the gear you're likely to have on, you're fucked if you need ready access.



Also this. You must have a limited capacity or magazine block. Like I said in my earlier post, it's also wise and quite possibly required, to have it affixed so that it's not readily removable in the field.

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Concealed carry is allowed with or without a permit while engaged in the act of hunting....

Not stopping at the gas station on your way up..... While hunting.

The reason they have the law that way is because they don't want someone's coat to cover their sidearm on accident and then get hemmed up on charges. Like you said.... Lots of gear.

Sent from my teepee using smoke signals.

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Originally Posted by merl

The restriction is BS but it does appear to be the law. Just because one is hunting one must not be concerned about self defense? (not that I'd feel undefended with a semi 308 & 6 rounds)

Much like other nanny laws, this punishes everyone because of one or two assholes. WY has no such restrictions and does not seem to have issues with idiots or poachers taking down entire herds.

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The restriction says nothing about carrying a handgun for self defense. Same with archery hunting. I carry a handgun then as well.

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Originally Posted by brutal

This. I also believe concealed is permitted in the field when you're carrying a long gun. I didn't pay much attention to the specifics because I open carry when hunting and have a CHP regardless. I don't know whay anyone would conceal carry while hunting. With all the gear you're likely to have on, you're fucked if you need ready access.



Also this. You must have a limited capacity or magazine block. Like I said in my earlier post, it's also wise and quite possibly required, to have it affixed so that it's not readily removable in the field.

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Removable is fine. Shotguns work the same way. a plastic plug or stick works fine. I've been checked multiple times and have had both. He verified it held 2+1 and was on my way.

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Originally Posted by sniper7

Removable is fine. Shotguns work the same way. a plastic plug or stick works fine. I've been checked multiple times and have had both. He verified it held 2+1 and was on my way.

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Shoulda seen this Kansas Dow officer trying to destroy my saiga 12 2 round mag trying to force another round in the mag. I finally told him of he broke my shit he's gonna have to whip out $30 and replace it. He was a dick fo sho.

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Originally Posted by merl

The restriction is BS but it does appear to be the law. Just because one is hunting one must not be concerned about self defense? (not that I'd feel undefended with a semi 308 & 6 rounds)

Much like other nanny laws, this punishes everyone because of one or two assholes. WY has no such restrictions and does not seem to have issues with idiots or poachers taking down entire herds.

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You just can't be bothered with "laws" and "rules" can you.....

Sent from my teepee using smoke signals.

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Originally Posted by JM Ver. 2.0

You just can't be bothered with "laws" and "rules" can you.....

Sent from my teepee using smoke signals.

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Tell me how this rule promotes public safety? Tell me how it does anything productive and I might not consider it BS. :)

Never said I don't honor it, got a mag in the box painted blaze orange with a block in it.