concealed carry durring archery?

[hotrodcummins12v]

Ok so I've read that you can't carry a semi while hunting with a LTC, but you can carry a revolver. Does this include archery season? I know centerfire revolvers are permitted for hunting but I'm sure the PAGC might hastle an archer with a revolver. Is it legal? Thanks for the replies in advance.

Jeremy

[ReconLdr]

Ok so I've read that you can't carry a semi while hunting with a LTC, but you can carry a revolver. Does this include archery season? I know centerfire revolvers are permitted for hunting but I'm sure the PAGC might hastle an archer with a revolver. Is it legal? Thanks for the replies in advance.

Jeremy

IANAL nor a WCO, I carry a semi auto pistol when I hunt. AFAIK, there are no laws that specifically state you can not carry a semi auto pistol. It is only illegal to dispatch game with a semi auto pistol not to carry it.

The LTCF allows you to carry your pistol anywhere that is not prohibited by law. I don't recall reading anywhere in the statutes that states you MUST carry a revolver when archery hunting.

[R.W.J]

Ok so I've read that you can't carry a semi while hunting with a LTC, but you can carry a revolver. Does this include archery season? I know centerfire revolvers are permitted for hunting but I'm sure the PAGC might hastle an archer with a revolver. Is it legal? Thanks for the replies in advance.

Jeremy

Where did you read that? There was a restriction about 5 to 8 years ago. As long as you have a LTCF you can carry while hunting, spotting,,,ect... The only restriction is that if your going to use it to hunt it has to be a revolver or singleshot. So there wouldnt be a hassle because there is no law broken.

[hotrodcummins12v]

http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-car...cf-page-3.html . I read it in this post. I originally thought the same thing. Wouldn't a semi be less likely to be used for illegal shooting? It would make more sense... semi for protection... revolver for poaching

[JEFF B]

I carry everytime i step into the woods. I had a really bad experience during archery last year with a two legged critter. So now i do it without even giving it a second thought. I'm pretty sure you got bad info.You can't hunt with semi auto,but as far as i know you can carry whatever you want if you have a carry permit.

[wis bang]

It used to be that you couldn't carry a semi auto while hunting. It was changed a few years ago that a LTCF holder could carry their personal protection while hunting. You can't use it for anything hunting related unless it is a revolver or single shot center fire.

[hotrodcummins12v]

I carry everytime i step into the woods. I had a really bad experience during archery last year with a two legged critter. So now i do it without even giving it a second thought. I'm pretty sure you got bad info.You can't hunt with semi auto,but as far as i know you can carry whatever you want if you have a carry permit.

2 legged? Is that an other hunter, turkey, or monkey?

[Pa. Patriot]

Since 2007 you are permitted to carry a handgun (semi or revolver) that would otherwise not belegal to take game with during that season provided:
a) you have an LTCF
~and~
b) the sidearm is only carried and used for self defense.

From 2007 PGC Digest:
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/lib/p...07/updates.pdf


A LTCF authorizes only "firearms" as defined by SS6102 of the UFA.

I quote the definition below. Essentially it includes handguns, short barreled rifles short barreled shotguns and some AOW's


REF: http://paopencarry.org/law/ufa.html#6102

[hotrodcummins12v]

Ok so you are right. Any "firearm" as defined by §6102 on that paopencarry.org sight is allowed during hunting and spotlighting. Thanks guys

[JEFF B]

Two legged being another hunter that helped himself to my treestand,and then got an attitude about it. Proceeded to threaten me with a loaded crossbow in his hand.Not a good situation for either of us.I thought it was gonna get real ugly,but thank god it didn't. A perfect example of how you never know when or where bad shit might happen,so go prepared.