Guns on the Water

[Which Way Out]

Just a quick question.

In a boat on the Ocean out of the the Harbor of course. What's the low down on firing your weapon?
Need to be ?-miles off shore?
Of course you don't shoot the wildlife and what not. But it could be good trainng to set targets on a floating long line and attempt to hit em while cruising along in the boat. Just trying to change it up some.

I guess the transporting of a firearm in the boat would have to be the same as in a car or truck till your on water that is legal.
Any non FUD info would be greatly appreciated.

[bob7122]

i have asked that in a thread and others as well. suggestions from some members here is to notify coast guard before shooting as it would be a possible SOS, next go to international waters, 3rd is .... i forget.

good luck and tagged if something new comes into play

[dominic]

Old threads on the subject:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=429380

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=155533

[Which Way Out]

Thank guys for your help.

We have a local CG crew here and I will run it by them next time I see em.

[CWUSCG]

Thank guys for your help.

We have a local CG crew here and I will run it by them next time I see em.

Shooting a gun is one of the international signs of distress. I'm a maritime enforcement specialist with the CG, so if you want to shoot, just make sure there is zero vessel traffic within a several nautical mile radius. Your safest bet would be to sail into international waters(Normally at 24 nautical miles). But for a recreational vessel, that's quite a voyage. Just be careful. Someone may recognize it as a sign of distress. Call Sector San Diego or LA/LB(or the nearest CG station) to find out specifics. Red flags go up when the CG boards a vessel with known firearms onboard.

[Which Way Out]

Shooting a gun is one of the international signs of distress. I'm a maritime enforcement specialist with the CG, so if you want to shoot, just make sure there is zero vessel traffic within a several nautical mile radius. Your safest bet would be to sail into international waters(Normally at 24 nautical miles). But for a recreational vessel, that's quite a voyage. Just be careful. Someone may recognize it as a sign of distress. Call Sector San Diego or LA/LB(or the nearest CG station) to find out specifics. Red flags go up when the CG boards a vessel with known firearms onboard.

Just can't have any real fun anymore can we. Sure I would never shoot if any other boats were in site. With RADAR it would help to be certain of course.
I would ask permission but we all know the golden rule on that....
I've been out a 100 miles a few times but on nothing less than a 46 footer.

Given that if the ocean is clear, as in no boats nearby. Would shooting at a floating target connected to a line so it can be retrieved be an illegal activity even inside the 24 mile range ? I know someone might say that I am putting bullets in the water and that could be considered polluting. Just how much heat would I run into ?

By the way, whats the deal on having guns on your boat? Same as in you car when transporting ? ????

And thanks for helping me to understand. That's one of the Biggest reasons I like Calguns so much. Good people for the most part

[CWUSCG]

Just can't have any real fun anymore can we.
Given that if the ocean is clear, as in no boats nearby. Would shooting at a floating target connected to a line so it can be retrieved be an illegal activity even inside the 24 mile range ? I know someone might say that I am putting bullets in the water and that could be considered polluting. Just how much heat would I run into ?

By the way, whats the deal on having guns on your boat? Same as in you car when transporting ? ????

And thanks for helping me to understand. That's one of the Biggest reasons I like Calguns so much. Good people for the most part

I have not read or heard of anything that say's it is illegal to go shooting out at sea. At least not in my realm of work. Just use your best judgement and have fun. If you're shooting shotguns, make sure no shells fall overboard, since they are plastic.

As far as having guns onboard your vessel, transport them the same way you would while driving and you'll be fine. Double check you have the proper carriage requirements also.
Smooth sailing! What kind of boat do you have?

[Which Way Out]

I have not read or heard of anything that say's it is illegal to go shooting out at sea. At least not in my realm of work. Just use your best judgement and have fun. If you're shooting shotguns, make sure no shells fall overboard, since they are plastic.

As far as having guns onboard your vessel, transport them the same way you would while driving and you'll be fine. Double check you have the proper carriage requirements also.
Smooth sailing! What kind of boat do you have?

Hey thanks for the feedback.

No on the shot gun. Just the AR and what not.
The boat is not mine but the company I work for has a very fast 28' Howard. Its a lot of fun to run along the coast faster than the cars on the highway....... The only thing this boat doesn't have is the supercharger. If it did, it would be capable of 120+mph. But 70 is fast enough

What do you mean by "carriage requirements" ?
Tnx

[CWUSCG]

The only thing this boat doesn't have is the supercharger. If it did, it would be capable of 120+mph. But 70 is fast enough

What do you mean by "carriage requirements" ?
Tnx

There's nothing like the wind and sea in your face is there?

Carriage requirements are the standard safety items & documentation papers required to be onboard. Such as PFD's for the number of people onboard, fire extinguisher, sound signaling devices...etc. If you're not sure what is required to be on your vessel for its length, send me a PM and I'll let you know.

[Which Way Out]

There's nothing like the wind and sea in your face is there?

Carriage requirements are the standard safety items & documentation papers required to be onboard. Such as PFD's for the number of people onboard, fire extinguisher, sound signaling devices...etc. If you're not sure what is required to be on your vessel for its length, send me a PM and I'll let you know.

Carriage requirements covered and then some.