Firearms on a boat

[Marcus99]

For the most part, you're ok carrying on a boat, except for waters that are under the control of the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE). On any waters that border certain communist states, be damn sure you don't cross over the line into that state's waters.

I think you are allowed to carry on Army Corp. property now, just not in buildings...but I could be wrong.

[streaker69]

I think you are allowed to carry on Army Corp. property now, just not in buildings...but I could be wrong.

I'd like to see a citation of that. I know a lawsuit was working it's way through the courts, but I haven't heard of any outcome.

[Marcus99]

Yeah I remember hearing something about a law suit, but like I said...I could be wrong. Given the amount of land and water they control I find it absurd that people were prohibited.

[streaker69]

Yeah I remember hearing something about a law suit, but like I said...I could be wrong. Given the amount of land and water they control I find it absurd that people were prohibited.

Not settled yet: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.6b0ce20067f0

[Gman106]

This is about the silliest thread I ever saw. But I’m a stay tuned in watching the comments.

If you think this is the silliest thread, you don't know poofa threads!

[Daycrawler]

As I understand it, on the Delaware River, for example, both PA and NJ can enforce state law water line to water line and across the bridge spans. If you know what's good for you, don't even dip you toe in the Delaware while armed.

I know of three guys that went down the Delaware all armed. Never saw anyone who would have helped them, let alone arrest them.

This is about the silliest thread I ever saw. But I’m a stay tuned in watching the comments.

Hvae ya been over to the why are so many of you shocked that socialism is making a strong comeback thread?

[SevenMilePete]

For the most part, you're ok carrying on a boat, except for waters that are under the control of the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE). On any waters that border certain communist states, be damn sure you don't cross over the line into that state's waters.

Or countries. Canada has some fairly strict rules on firearms. $1000 fine, mandatory one year prison. Per gun.

[esh21167]

This is about the silliest thread I ever saw. But I’m a stay tuned in watching the comments.

If you think this is the silliest thread, you don't know poofa threads!

Especially any started by Free...

[Remington788]

So just for my own knowledge a loaded shotgun or rifle is legal on a boat ? Except places that have been mentioned already .

No.
The rules are similar to vehicular carry. Handgun is OK if you have an LTCF. Shotgun/Rifle may not be loaded if the vessel is under power or moving.

TITLE 34 § 2503. Loaded firearms in vehicles.

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this title, it is unlawful for any person to have a firearm of any kind in or on or against any conveyance propelled by mechanical power or its attachments at any time whether or not the vehicle or its attachment is in motion unless the firearm is unloaded. The exceptions in this subsection do not apply when attempting to locate game or wildlife with an artificial light or when exercising any privileges granted by this title which may be exercised only when not in the possession of a firearm.

(b) Exceptions.--This section shall not be construed to apply to:

(1) A police officer engaged in the performance of his official duty.

(2) A commission officer engaged in the performance of his duty.

(3) A person carrying a loaded pistol or revolver when in possession of a valid firearms license issued by the chief or head of any police force or the sheriff of a county when the license is issued for protection under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 Subch. A (relating to Uniform Firearms Act).

(4) Any person as defined in section 2121(c) (relating to killing game or wildlife to protect property) while on lands they control and when not hunting or trapping for game or wildlife.

(5) Any motorboat or other craft having a motor attached or any sailboat if the motor has been completely shut off or the sail furled and its progress therefrom has ceased.

(6) Any political subdivision, its employees or agents, which has a valid deer control permit issued under section 2902(c) (relating to general categories of permits).

The exceptions in paragraphs (1) through (5) do not apply when attempting to locate game or wildlife with an artificial light or when exercising any privileges granted by this title which may be exercised only when not in the possession of a firearm.

(c) Penalty.--A violation of this section is a summary offense of the fourth degree if the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the violation is a summary offense of the fifth degree.

(Mar. 29, 1996, P.L.41, No.13, eff. imd.; Dec. 19, 1996, P.L.1442, No.184, eff. 60 days)

[JenniferG]

I guess the legislature has to do something so they make silly laws. I've hunted ducks and geese for 40 some years and those laws weren't anything that had to do with hunting. When I hear some nimrod say we need more gun laws all I can do is think "this person is a moron".