Muzzleloader, what is consider loaded?
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It would be up to the individual CO or other LEO how they wanted to proceed if you were stopped.
The laws are crystal clear on this.
Yes true as per hunting regs. These guys are discussing federal FA transport regs. Whole other ball of wax. I never pull my bullet. Just the primer, breach plug and powder, but I know what I’m getting into should I be checked, and I live in a rural area where I can count on 1 finger how many times I’ve seen a Warden, and chances of police stop are slim. It’s no good to tell people it’s ok, when there are other laws that dictate it’s not. People need to make their own choice if they want to roll the dice!
He has a CVA similar to my Traditions Vortex. Pull out the primer, unscrew the breech plug ( finger pressure will do it) and the 2 pellets will drop out. Quite often only one will drop out and a small hand slap on the side of the breech and the other one will fall out if you normally load 2 pellets.
Not really a revelation ( not salty here), my pocketknife also isn't a weapon until I state it is or it gets used as such.
Seems like a regular thing in Canada.
And I agree with the caution thing. I'm lucky in that this discussion really doesn't affect me... my hunting involves loading as I walk out the door. Unloading ( removing a cap or tipping out the primer charge) as I come in the door. Then it gets put away. So it's merely interesting to me for the most part.
Regards
Tokguy
Anyone with a PAL gets a criminal background check daily.
True .... but that criminal background check only gets your PAL suspended ..... it does not get you fired at work ....
Anyone with a PAL gets a criminal background check daily.
Right and if you believe that I have some prime realestate just west of the dyke in Richmond BC.
Unobstructed view of the Gulf Islands from Orcas Island to beyond to Texada .....
Rob
True .... but that criminal background check only gets your PAL suspended ..... it does not get you fired at work ....
Oh, a criminal charge would have got me fired as well as a positive on the regular mandatory drug screening...
I have a CVA wolf. I break the action, remove my primer, unscrew my breach plug, tip out the pellets into my hand and leave the bullet in the barrel. I use the old pellets for my next trip to the range, and load fresh pellets in behind the bullet in the morning, screw my breach plug back in and load a fresh primer. This would only work with a break action muzzleloader with a removable breach plug. It works great, I have fresh powder every hunt and I feel my gun is safer for transport. Still doesn’t meet the letter of the law but I believe it is in the spirit of it. I’m also willing to take my chances. Your mileage may vary!
Coming out of the bush a few minutes after legal shooting time with the primer removed and the muzzleloader in a floppy lose sock is what I do and although not quite legal as pointed out here, but the local CO’s are totally fine with it as it’s been the norm for years.
I’m not the type to push things and couldn’t possibly afford a court case but I’m not worried in the least about this issue.
Well, you weren't totally correct.
