BLM Shooting

[AdamM]

Planning on going to some BLM land near the hollister area on saturday to go shooting with my friend. Should I be worried about my OLL? Definitely dont want to have it confiscated or anything of the sort

[AaronHorrocks]

I hear you can't shoot any sort of "assualt weapon" - even if it's registered.

Which is probably why there have been several ARs consifcated while shooting on BLM areas.

[AdamM]

So I should probably just leave it at home?

[ohsmily]

I hear you can't shoot any sort of "assualt weapon" - even if it's registered.

Which is probably why there have been several ARs consifcated while shooting on BLM areas.

That is not their current policy. You can shoot OLLs. There is always a risk than any gun can be confiscated.

[AdamM]

That is not their current policy. You can shoot OLLs. There is always a risk than any gun can be confiscated.

Whatre the chances of an OLL being confiscated though? If it were you, would you still take it and shoot it or just leave it at home?

[sorensen440]

Whatre the chances of an OLL being confiscated though? If it were you, would you still take it and shoot it or just leave it at home?

I would and have taken mine

[Ironchef]

Adam, dont' worry about it. THere's plenty of ppl who have shot OLLs up there without incident (we'd have heard by now). ALso, the odds of being accosted by DFG or a sheriff are slim. I just went there to Panoche and we spent a good 7 hours there with only two contacts..ppl looking for a good turn out to shoot on.

Also, their official word is just no illegal weapons. Bring the Sac PD memo and other pertinent documentation and shoot in peace. I'm headed to some state park at Konocti Harbor on 1/1 with some OLLs and many others as their firearms rules are no different..less spoken of actually.

[AdamM]

Thanks, Ironchef-

WHere can I get a copy of that Sac PD memo? I saw it on here somewhere I think but I dont remember where.

I also plan on taking copy of the flowchart and a print out of the penal code

[Ironchef]

See here.

That and the AW flowchart should do it. If it doesn't work, nothing will.

[AaronHorrocks]

That is not their current policy. You can shoot OLLs. There is always a risk than any gun can be confiscated.

I didn't say anything about OLLs. And BTW, OLLs have been confiscated by BLM agents.

Federal lands managed by the BLM in California are generally closed to the possession of assault weapons, as defined by state law

http://www.blm.gov/ca/dir/pdfs/2003/im/CAIM2003-001.pdf

[AdamM]

See here.

That and the AW flowchart should do it. If it doesn't work, nothing will.

Thanks Ironchef

Its printing right now

[M1A Rifleman]

Call that regional office, speak with an LEO and ask if there are any concerns. Last I checked, that area allows all legal firearms, however no tracer, incidiary, or steel core ammo.

[ohsmily]

I didn't say anything about OLLs.I did. I also addressed your comment about assault weapons stating that that isn't their policy anymore. And BTW, OLLs have been confiscated by BLM agents. I know. Ignorant BLM agents confiscating legal firearms. No convictions have resulted solely for a legally configured OLL.

Federal lands managed by the BLM in California are generally closed to the possession of assault weapons, as defined by state law?????? WTH???
http://www.blm.gov/ca/dir/pdfs/2003/im/CAIM2003-001.pdf

Did you even bother reading the more recent letter? It states the EXACT OPPOSITE of what you stated about using AWs on BLM land. Unless I am missing something, you get a big FAIL for today for spreading FUD.

Persons have the permission of the BLM to possess and use firearms, including lawfully
registered assault weapons, on BLM-administered public lands except when prohibited
by other applicable laws and regulations.

P.C. 12285
(c) A person who has registered an assault weapon or registered a .50 BMG rifle under this section may possess it only under any of the following conditions unless a permit allowing additional uses is first obtained under Section 12286: (6) While on publicly owned land if the possession and use of a firearm described in Section 12276,12276.1, or 12278, is specifically permitted by the managing agency of the land.

[Ironchef]

Call that regional office, speak with an LEO and ask if there are any concerns. Last I checked, that area allows all legal firearms, however no tracer, incidiary, or steel core ammo.

Yep, and when you call the regional office, like I did, they refer you to their sight after attempting to recite what they think it says.

[M1A Rifleman]

Yep, and when you call the regional office, like I did, they refer you to their sight after attempting to recite what they think it says.

I believe the 2002 BLM memo above has been superceeded by the CA-2003-49 Memo that states AW's are allowed and without the need to provide a certificate of insurance.