hey guys im just wondering if my son can carry a .357 revolver when he hunts he is 16
2006-12-13 13:31:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Unfortunately, no.
You must be 21 to have a handgun concealed on yourself. He has to rely on his hunting arm for defense. But, that is the contradiction of the looney rules put in by our politicians.. You have to be 18 to buy ammo, but you can go into the woods alone with a rifle and ammo to hunt at 16 with a license - and, you can have a large caliber hi-power rifle, but not a small handgun... Go figure.
2006-12-13 13:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by DT89ACE 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depends on state and such.
First, see if it's legal for him to "posses" the pistol.
Then, check the hunting laws.
The general hunting rule is - you can't carry anything that you're not "hunting" with. If it's muzzle-loader season, bow season, shotgun season, etc - you can't have anything other than that with you.
That's for everyone - all ages. They'll assume the worst and charge you with a hunting violation. This also include the wrong ammo. FMJ cartridges, buck-shot when only slugs are legal, etc.
If it's deer season, and it's legal to hunt with buckshot, rifle, or pistol, you can carry a rifle, a pistol, and a shotgun.
You may want to use the pest exemption if you want to try it.
For instance, European Starlings can be hunted year-round with anything you want to. You can claim to be doing that.
Also government or private land owners can set their own rules, so check those too.
2006-12-13 14:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jon W 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It varies by state, you have to check with local wildlife/conservation agencies, or it should be in the hunting guidebook you usually get with your license? The revolver is no more dangerous than a rifle or shotgun, in fact I'd say less so when you are travelling through woods and rough terrain.
2006-12-13 13:40:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If he has a valid pistol permit he is fine. If he doesn't then that is a serious no no. Personally, I don't know any 16 year old that I would give a handgun to carry around
2006-12-15 12:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by Heythere 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to be 18 or 21 to be able to carry a handgun and you have to have a hunting permit
2006-12-14 15:15:13 · answer #5 · answered by timsbabe 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope 21 years old Batman. And quit using his Yahoo name =)
2006-12-15 20:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check local listings
2006-12-14 19:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by david t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on thr state you are in. Here in Montana it is.
2006-12-14 03:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by Todd V 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
which state. Mostly yes, it's illigal. Check with yourl ocal police station. They'll tell you for sure
2006-12-13 13:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
As long as they have the proper training, certifications and license
2006-12-13 13:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by Eagles 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋