Trappers are they allowed to carry a pistol.
- Thread starter Amelio
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Not sure about the regulations in BC, but in Nfld (and I believe other provinces) the Wilderness Permits would only cover long guns. Here these permits are issued by the DNR only. In order to carry a handgun, you would need permits from DNR and the RCMP.
I doubt if any permits have ever been issued for handguns here.
Here (BC) you can carry what you want (non-restricted) in the bush for protection - handguns need a reason, and a permit. I should note that if you're carrying a scoped 308, outside of hunting season, and wearing camo, and carrying scents, you will have to explain yourself, in court. If you've got a 12 1/2 inch 12 gauge with buck, slug, flares, and rubber buck, probably not.
Then forget about using it for dispatching a fur bearing animal. .45 or larger would render them bald.
So you are saying 44Mag is out? I doubt it. I have had the Wilderness Permit here when I was out panning for gold. Income is not the test or wasn't when I had mine. It may have changed but I doubt it. Much depends on where you live. A lot of folks carry up here during mushroom picking season (for Pine Mushrooms). I doubt many bother with the permit. I understand the CFO now lists the gun you are allowed to use now. Too, autos seem to be out of favour as well.
I think much depends on individual cases. I suspect a court challenge might change the behavior of some CFO's. The BC guy seems to be more progressive then some.
Take Care
Bob
Then forget about using it for dispatching a fur bearing animal. .45 or larger would render them bald.
Correct. The ATC is NOT for dispatching animals. It is for PROTECTION OF LIFE (ie grizzly bears)
Huh? The 44 is .429 in diameter which is less than .45. For that matter so is .44.
As far as the other I am just relating what I ran into and I do appreciate things change, particularly when it comes to the administration of the Firearms Act. Seems to vary significantly from one province to another and in some instances where you live within a province.
Take Care
Bob
Ah I see what you mean. I suppose.44 then is the "minimum" although it is a much more powerful cartridge.
When I did the shooting proficiency with the CO, they recommended .44 magnum, but said that .45 was the minimum.
They had me shoot from standing, kneeling, and prone on an 8" circle target @ 25 and 50 yards
Indeed I am sure different provinces and different instructors have different ideas
If you're not prosecuting a hunting license in the appropriate season and area, then you cannot 'carry' a long gun at all in the bush, except under the conditions of a permit issued by the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division of the provincial Dept of Justice which would allow you to 'sight in' a firearm at a specified location.
Wow I've heard that about Newfoundland before! I didn't think that it was really true. I've heard of people being charged for shooting in a gravel pit, wow that's kind of a pain hey?
At 50 yards! Geez. I doubt I could hit an 8" circle at 50 yards. I doubt that is not in the legislation but merely made up by whomever was testing you. I should apply for another permit. The last time I examined a guy for his permit I don't recall having to report on how how he shot at 50 yards. It has been awhile but IIRC 25 yards was the maximum and I could be wrong at that it has been a couple of years. I know I had the applicant shoot a lot at 15 yards for certain. I was more interested in his ability to shoot the gun accurately and quickly which he was able to do.
Take Care
Bob
