'Cop Killer Bullets' only legal load for waterfowl

[WhiteRiver]

This is one of the more ridiculous unintended consequences of this bill. By definition steel or tungsten shot are now considered 'Cop Killer Bullets' under the new bill. Federal law states that only non-lead shot can be used for hunting waterfowl.

Put the two things together and and we have the new slogan for waterfowl hunting tourism in Maryland: "Enjoy the Chesapeake Bay's storied waterfowling traditions. Only Cop Killer Bullets are allowed."

 

[hvymax]

I guess all those who only care about their hunting guns forgot to protect their hunting ammo. Fuddtards.

 

[henn5849]

You can use steel to hunt waterfowl. Just don't have it on you if you commit a crime....

 

[NB1214]

Relax, read the bill again. They are only classified as cop killer bullets if you use them in the commission of a crime. Meaning if you take you 870, filled with heavy shot and rob a bank, then you can be charged with an additional crime.

 

[hdatontodo]

I think Frosh's comment was that if you didn't commit one of the types of crimes specified with them that there would be no issue.

I agree not excluding them is not optimal.

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[fightinbluhen51]

Hey, if the other side can use rhetoric and propaganda, so shall we!

This point needs to be pounded until it hits home.

Travel by air w/ steel shot in the pocket of your favorite hunting coat as you are on your way to the Pacific Northwest to hunt? Is this a crime? (I don't know if it is, but I'd assume that trying to clear security at BWI w/ loaded ammo is). Boom, you've just upped the ante.

 

[buzzsaw]

Curious how far down the rabbit hole we can go as I'm a waterfowler in the winters. What crimes are considered "Crimes" for this particular aspect of the bill? Any misdemeanor and felony? Felony only? Moving violations?

 

[CrazySanMan]

Curious how far down the rabbit hole we can go as I'm a waterfowler in the winters. What crimes are considered "Crimes" for this particular aspect of the bill? Any misdemeanor and felony? Felony only? Moving violations?

What if you wear an orange cap with a logo on it, so it is not "A cap of solid fluorescent orange color"?

 

[teratos]

If you shoot a duck a minute after dusk or a minute before dawn you have committed a crime. Give them an inch.....

 

[tc617]

If you shoot a duck a minute after dusk or a minute before dawn you have committed a crime. Give them an inch.....

I agree 100%. What if you are duck hunting from a boat and you forget your type IV thowable PFD, your boater safety card, our you flares expired?...

 

[MDGolom]

My favorite is they mention "depleted uranium" bullets. I didn't even realize it was an option.

 

[teratos]

My favorite is they mention "depleted uranium" bullets. I didn't even realize it was an option.

Sure, it's all I use.....

 

[Mooseman]

My favorite is they mention "depleted uranium" bullets. I didn't even realize it was an option.

That is about all our Walmart gets in anymore.

 

[lx1x]

My favorite is they mention "depleted uranium" bullets. I didn't even realize it was an option.

Sure, it's all I use.....

so thats the reason you have them bio suits on at the range..

 

[fightinbluhen51]

My favorite is they mention "depleted uranium" bullets. I didn't even realize it was an option.

You haven't heard of drone loads?

http://www.luckygunner.com/12ga-3-uranium-drone-load-tacnition-5-rounds

 

[dblas]

Here is the section on the Ammo:

4–110.
(A) IN THIS SECTION, “RESTRICTED FIREARM AMMUNITION” MEANS A CARTRIDGE, A SHELL, OR ANY OTHER DEVICE THAT:
(1) CONTAINS EXPLOSIVE OR INCENDIARY MATERIAL DESIGNED AND INTENDED FOR USE IN A FIREARM; AND
(2) HAS A CORE CONSTRUCTED, EXCLUDING TRACES OF OTHER SUBSTANCES, ENTIRELY FROM ONE OR A COMBINATION OF:
(I) TUNGSTEN ALLOYS;
(II) STEEL;
(III) IRON;
(IV) BRASS;
(V) BERYLLIUM COPPER;
(VI) DEPLETED URANIUM; OR
(VII) AN EQUIVALENT MATERIAL OF SIMILAR DENSITY OR
HARDNESS.
A PERSON MAY NOT, DURING AND IN RELATION TO THE COMMISSION
(B)
OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE AS DEFINED IN § 14–101 OF THIS ARTICLE, POSSESS OR USE RESTRICTED FIREARM AMMUNITION.
(C) A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 5 YEARS OR A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $5,000 OR BOTH.

Emphasis is mine.

if yo would like to read the whole bill, here you go: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/bills/sb/sb0281e.pdf

 

[dblas]

So shooting out of season, having the ammunition while speeding and anything else silly you can think of, you would be safe with the ammunition in question.

 

[NY Transplant]

My favorite is they mention "depleted uranium" bullets. I didn't even realize it was an option.

Sure, it's all I use.....

That is about all our Walmart gets in anymore.

so thats the reason you have them bio suits on at the range..

Does it come with the lead lined jock strap?

 

[lx1x]

Does it come with the lead lined jock strap?

does it really matter? well i guess it does.. he does have to keep his hair looking good.

 

[NY Transplant]

does it really matter? well i guess it does.. he does have to keep his hair looking good.

Yea, he seems to have that glow about him.