Barrel Length?

[Jailkeeper]

I reckon this has been addressed in the past but have no desire to spend hours searching...

Is there a minimum barrel length when hunting with a revolver?

Thanks!

[Pa. Patriot]

No

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[Jailkeeper]

Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot

No

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Thank you Sir!

[toadyoforangeville]

Yes there is in PA it has to be 6"

[ihunt49]

Originally Posted by toadyoforangeville

Yes there is in PA it has to be 6"

Can you post where you got that info please.

[41 Redhawk]

Originally Posted by toadyoforangeville

Yes there is in PA it has to be 6"

Where are getting that from?

Here is a copy from the Hunting Digest from the PGC

Lawful Arms & Ammunition:
Deer and Bear: Regular Seasons - 1) Manually operated centerfire
rifles, handguns and shotguns with all lead bullet or ball, or bullet
designed to expand on impact; 2) muzzleloading long guns of any
type, 44 caliber or larger, or a muzzleloading handgun 50 caliber or
larger; and 3) long, recurve, compound bows or crossbows with
broadheads of cutting edge design. The use of buckshot is not
legal, except in the Southeast Special Regulations Area.

[Pa. Patriot]

Originally Posted by toadyoforangeville

Yes there is in PA it has to be 6"

Citation of law please.....

[Buckmark.35]

Nowhere in the Annual Digest does it specify a minimum barrel length for a hunting handgun.

[str8shooter]

Originally Posted by Jailkeeper

I reckon this has been addressed in the past but have no desire to spend hours searching...

Is there a minimum barrel length when hunting with a revolver?

Thanks!

Are you talking about from a legal standpoint, or accuracy. I believe there's restrictions on the caliber, but not the barrel length. However, you wouldn't want to hunt with a .357 mag snubby unless you know some deer polite enough to stand and pose while you stand ten paces away and fire.

[Dredly]

I don't think so...

but I'm not sure

So I sent an email to the PGC. I'll have an official answer in the next few days most likely