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KNOT-RIGHT 01-16-2011 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by Audiofn (Post 3298793)
MA is easy actually. The only thing I hate is that they have the ban on certain guns made after a certain date. I can't remember what that date was but that has been my only gripe. If I want to cary out of Mass into most states you have to apply for a permit. If you have a license in MA you will get that permit in almost any state no problem because of the requirements that we have being strickter then most states. If you can not get a gun in MA (as a resident) then there is a reason and frankly I am gladd you don't have one :drink:


Agreed Jon.

I like to cruise around with this on the bow of the skater.
Coasties dont even have to ask if there are weapons onboard.

Barret m107

http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/43...600x600Q85.jpg

Comanche3Six 01-16-2011 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by Centsless (Post 3298830)
why would anyone even need a handgun or hp riffle in a boat full time?

That does it, I'm moving to Disneyland too.

ICDEDPPL 01-16-2011 08:14 PM


Originally Posted by KNOT-RIGHT (Post 3298878)

That is awesome!

I bet it keeps all the pirates away:drink:

lightning jet 01-17-2011 10:05 AM

Must have some big azz ground hogs out there to need all that power

Audiofn 01-17-2011 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by KNOT-RIGHT (Post 3298878)
Agreed Jon.

I like to cruise around with this on the bow of the skater.
Coasties dont even have to ask if there are weapons onboard.

Barret m107

http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/43...600x600Q85.jpg

To think some say cats are not safe!!!!:drink::drink:

jafo 01-18-2011 01:13 PM

Illinois waters in Lake Michigan are a little hard to define without looking at a map, however the one found at this site gives a pretty good idea.

http://www.yellowmaps.com/map/illinois-base-map-13.htm

As far as carrying a gun with you within those borders, especially a handgun (and using it) expect some court time if you're caught. There is no CCW in IL, and to have one with you, it must be in a latched case with the ammo stored in another location inaccessible to the driver. It can be out of its case on your own property (only inside your home in Chicago) or at an approved range. Outside those borders on that map, and you will now be under the jurisdiction of IN, MI, or WI law, depending on your location. Since IL has no CCW, there is no reciprocity.
I highly recommend against firing any gun other than shotguns while out on the water, and you're only legal with steel or tungsten shot now if using those. Bullets will ricochet easily off the water's surface, and you can't determine proper backstop like you can while at a range or hunting.
It's your life (and guns) but IL, Chicago, (and sometimes the USCG) loves to turn some of this stuff into trumped-up felonies of one sort or another, (especially handgun violations) and if you're convicted, they'll make sure you won't own a gun the rest of your days.
Gun laws are just one of the reasons we're leaving Illinausea
Jim

Chris288 01-18-2011 01:45 PM

I always wondered about shooting skeet off the boat and what the laws in NY were about doing such.

vtec 01-18-2011 03:17 PM

I see people shooting shoguns on lake st. clair during duck hunting season. Near boaters too!

thunderusone 01-18-2011 10:41 PM

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They will never hear me shooting to come over.... :D

thunderusone 01-18-2011 10:45 PM

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My wife loves the M107 50bmg. I really enjoy the suppressed M468 Barrett in 6.8SPC suppressed.


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