RAW allowed in/on San Diego County area BLM???

[sjg1966]

As the title says....can I legally shoot my RAW on BLM land in the San Diego County area?

[chillincody]

as long as its legal to shoot its legal to shoot your RAW

[sjg1966]

Just want to be sure. I got the feeling the DFG officer I saw a couple weekends ago was out looking for something other than "wildlife" like he'd said.

[biorunner]

From what I understand any BLM land is fine as long as your safe and its not posted that you cant shoot there. Oh yeah and obviously nothing illegal like explosive targets.

[chillincody]

From what I understand any BLM land is fine as long as your safe and its not posted that you cant shoot there. Oh yeah and obviously nothing illegal like explosive targets.

not all BLM land is fin to shoot on if you get the BLM maps it shows you which areas rec shooting is permitted . if you plan on shooting out there be sure your in a legal area

[bob_e95482]

Assault weapons are not legally allowed to be used on public lands. This is what I learned when I had to register my RAW's.

[sd_shooter]

Assault weapons are not legally allowed to be used on public lands. This is what I learned when I had to register my RAW's.

Really? So all the upcoming gun bans effectively end all BLM shooting? (Only Mosins allowed, no more 22s even.)

[Supertac916]

Assault weapons are not legally allowed to be used on public lands. This is what I learned when I had to register my RAW's.

I never heard that and I've taken out my RAW's several times to BLM. Never had a problem, but I've never run into any LEO's who checked either. Could you post some PC's and laws?

[Baxter]

Watch out for officer funk from blm. He can be overzelous

[Mr. E]

Watch out for officer funk from blm. He can be overzelous

Is that the ranger in the ram power wagon?
I had a run in with him before.

[Sniper3142]

Assault weapons are not legally allowed to be used on public lands. This is what I learned when I had to register my RAW's.

Well you learned Wrong.

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/recreation/hunting.html

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=673637&highlight=RAW+BLM

[The Paper Pimp]

why not join South Bay Rod and Gun club and shoot your RAW? fees are $20/day or $70/year

[hermosabeach]

United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
California State Office
2800 Cottage Way, Suite W1834
Sacramento, CA 95825

https://www.ca.blm.gov

July 15, 2003
In Reply Refer To:
9260 (CA-913) P
EMS TRANSMISSION: 07/15/03
Instruction Memorandum No. CA-2003-049
To: All Field Offices
From: State Director
Subject: State Policy on Use and Possession of Assault Weapons
The State of California has in recent years issued amendments to the 1989 California Assault
Weapons law, and in 2000 changed the definition of “Assault Weapons” to include specific
items instead of make and model. As a result of these changes, this office has received requests
to address the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) current policy regarding the use and
possession of these weapons on BLM-administered public lands.
In 1989, the State of California enacted legislation restricting the possession and use of firearms
defined as assault weapons. The Governor approved this legislation, titled the Roberti-Roos
Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989, on May 24, 1989. It was coded into the California Penal
Code and became effective January 1, 1990. This law places restrictions on the use and
possession of assault weapons in the State of California. Among other things, the law requires
that persons owning a firearm defined as an assault weapon, must register it with the California
Department of Justice before January 1, 1991. The law also places conditions on uses of legally
registered assault weapons, including the following:
Chapter 2.3, 12285, (c) (6) “While on publicly owned land if the possession and use of a firearm
described in Section 12276 or 12276.1 is specifically permitted by the managing agency of the
land.”
In accordance with this provision, BLM-California’s policy for the use of assault weapons is:
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.
This policy is consistent with the U.S. Forest Service’s policy for Region 5.
Our responsibility for public safety, property, and resource protection can be met using Federal
laws and regulations. BLM Law Enforcement Officers should continue to enforce appropriate
Federal laws and regulations related to the use and possession of firearms as needed.
Questions related to this subject should be directed to the Acting Special Agent-in-Charge, Ross
Butler, at (916) 978-4450.
Signed Authenticated
Mike Pool Louise Tichy
State Director Records Management

[sjg1966]

why not join South Bay Rod and Gun club and shoot your RAW? fees are $20/day or $70/year

I'm a member there. Sometimes I want to do more than shoot paper or shooting from a bench, thus the reason I was asking about the blm area.

[sjg1966]

Well you learned Wrong.

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/recreation/hunting.html

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...hlight=RAW+BLM

Sniper....thanks. That's what I wanted to see. I'll bookmark those links now.

Thanks!

Steve