Just wondering if anyone knows if in Alberta you can hunt with a short barrel shotgun for example a norinco with 12" barrel for let's say grouse or have slugs loaded for deer, and would it matter if it's a pistol grip shotgun.. Don't plan on hunting this way just curious..
Hunting in Alberta with a short shotgun
- Thread starter Riley1981
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You can hunt with any non restricted firearm presuming you are following your provincial laws.
Example..In Ontario you can't have slugs in your gun during an open big game season without the appropriate tag. Not sure how it works for ya out West. A quick read of the regs or a member from Alberta should be able to clear that up.
Example..In Ontario you can't have slugs in your gun during an open big game season without the appropriate tag. Not sure how it works for ya out West. A quick read of the regs or a member from Alberta should be able to clear that up.
Cameron SS
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I have never seen any provincial regulations that specify what furniture or barrel length is require/prohibited for hunting.
Ammo yes. Calibre/gauge yes. Class yes. Muzzle Energy yes. But not barrel length.
Just be aware that a short barrel shotgun with a pistol grip would likely be under 660mm. Manufactured that way, its NR. Configured by you and its probably restricted/prohibited. You would have to be prepared to substantiate the class of firearm to any Conservation Officer of LE you encounter.
Ammo yes. Calibre/gauge yes. Class yes. Muzzle Energy yes. But not barrel length.
Just be aware that a short barrel shotgun with a pistol grip would likely be under 660mm. Manufactured that way, its NR. Configured by you and its probably restricted/prohibited. You would have to be prepared to substantiate the class of firearm to any Conservation Officer of LE you encounter.
canadian hunter312
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True, in northern Ontario. Southern Ontario you may carry a shotgun loaded with slugs whenever.
You can likely use that shorty for hunting, but why would you? Have you shot much with that short barrel? Most people tend to hit more moving targets when using a longer barrel....
in BC you can't hunt with a pistol
Handgun – is a firearm that is designed,
altered or intended to be aimed and fired by
the action of one hand or that has a barrel less
than 305 mm (12 in.) in length.
Cameron SS
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That's from the BC hunting regulations? So as far as they are concerned anything with a barrel less than 12" is a no-no for hunting?
Good to know. Thanks.
Not true. You may not have slugs in your gun well the controlled hunt is underway unless you were part of the hunt . Got draw for the hunt.
canadian hunter312
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Yeah, you're right. You can carry your shotgun loaded with slugs the remaining 50 weeks of the year.
Correct, in BC you can't hunt with a shotgun that has a barrel length less than 12". I have a few Fabarm 11" Pistola models and I can't use them. Not even with the 3+" screw-on choke (unless it's permanently attached). I've been over this extensively with my local CO, who took it to his supervisor to confirm. He told me to keep my 11" for "defensive" use only while out there.
I have had my 12" sxs out lots and it also was carried as a camp gun on a sheep hunt. Just pattern the gun with a few different loads and practice. (Skeet is fun but very loud- the others move back) Good luck.
Cameron SS
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So you need one of these then...https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...-Brl-Leather-Scabbard?p=13958702#post13958702
DiabeticKripple
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For popping chickens on a gravel road that shotgun would be perfect. Other than that not much else.
