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Posted: 3/13/2018 10:05:24 PM EDT
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Didn't want to highjack the other thread? Simple question. Can I take my Carolina Skiff say 1/2 mike off the coast and randomly fire it into the ocean? Mabey make floating target stands to bounce around in the waves. Seen it done enough times in Miami. Folks go off three miles, throw weighted milk jugs into the water, and go a blazing. |
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Posted: 3/13/2018 10:30:09 PM EDT
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Ok, one step farther. My vacation house it in nc. So how far out would I have to go legally? I have a 21 foot flat bottom so not looking to go 3 miles out.
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Posted: 3/13/2018 10:52:44 PM EDT
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Just remember your backstop -- crazy as that sounds. I read an article where a guy on the water was blazing away and a ricochet killed a young lady.
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Posted: 3/13/2018 11:06:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/13/2018 11:25:15 PM EDT
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No one will know if you are IN the ocean. Shoot it all you want.
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Posted: 3/13/2018 11:46:20 PM EDT
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on the ocean someone might shoot back
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Posted: 3/14/2018 7:45:31 AM EDT
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There's what is legal, and then what is responsible. Miami_JBT already covered the legal part. The only thing I'll add is that we're assuming US territorial waters or international waters here. If you enter another Countries' waters (including their economic exclusion zones) it gets more interesting.
As far as what's responsible, ricochets do happen off water - and can go a LONG way. I only shoot rifles or handguns where I can't see anyone through binoculars to the horizon (roughly 23 to 28 miles), and even then I generally try to shoot from the highest point on the boat (the third story) downward. This dramatically reduces chances of a ricochet. Shooting from a few feet above the water would be a lot more risky IMHO. Shooting on inland waters or near shore towards land seems negligent to me unless you're using a shotgun. |
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Posted: 3/14/2018 8:07:59 AM EDT
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There's what is legal, and then what is responsible. Miami_JBT already covered the legal part. The only thing I'll add is that we're assuming US territorial waters or international waters here. If you enter another Countries' waters (including their economic exclusion zones) it gets more interesting. As far as what's responsible, ricochets do happen off water - and can go a LONG way. I only shoot rifles or handguns where I can't see anyone through binoculars to the horizon (roughly 23 to 28 miles), and even then I generally try to shoot from the highest point on the boat (the third story) downward. This dramatically reduces chances of a ricochet. Shooting from a few feet above the water would be a lot more risky IMHO. Shooting on inland waters or near shore towards land seems negligent to me unless you're using a shotgun. |
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Posted: 3/14/2018 8:36:48 AM EDT
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Can you expand on the laws of sailing into a foreign port with weapons that would be illegal to own in that country? |
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Posted: 3/14/2018 8:43:02 AM EDT
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Yes you can.
If 3 nautical miles out, you are past any state jurisdiction except in the gulf of mexico. Less than 12, is federal, more is international. Keep in mind the sound of a gun travels pretty far on a calm day and farther if the wind carries the sound. Coast guard can and will stop and board you at any distance from shore for a 'safety check' if they hear gun shots. They will spend hours combing through every locker on your boat and ask you about your sex life. Been there done that. |
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Posted: 3/14/2018 10:31:03 AM EDT
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Yes you can. If 3 nautical miles out, you are past any state jurisdiction except in the gulf of mexico. Less than 12, is federal, more is international. Keep in mind the sound of a gun travels pretty far on a calm day and farther if the wind carries the sound. Coast guard can and will stop and board you at any distance from shore for a 'safety check' if they hear gun shots. They will spend hours combing through every locker on your boat and ask you about your sex life. Been there done that. |
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Posted: 3/14/2018 10:32:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: As far as what's responsible, ricochets do happen off water - and can go a LONG way. I only shoot rifles or handguns where I can't see anyone through binoculars to the horizon (roughly 23 to 28 miles), and even then I generally try to shoot from the highest point on the boat (the third story) downward. This dramatically reduces chances of a ricochet. Shooting from a few feet above the water would be a lot more risky IMHO. Shooting on inland waters or near shore towards land seems negligent to me unless you're using a shotgun. |
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Posted: 3/14/2018 11:08:06 AM EDT
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I've done it for over 30 years - machine guns too.
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Posted: 3/14/2018 1:00:09 PM EDT
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Ok I would shoot to the horizon with nobody in sight. But what about 1 mile off the coast. I know they say my boat is ocean going but it I don’t want to go out to far.
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Posted: 3/14/2018 2:03:54 PM EDT
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Ok I would shoot to the horizon with nobody in sight. But what about 1 mile off the coast. I know they say my boat is ocean going but it I don't want to go out to far. |
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Posted: 3/14/2018 6:21:24 PM EDT
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I would want to shoot seagulls with a shotgun. That would be awesome
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Posted: 3/14/2018 7:26:04 PM EDT
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What does NC law state? 1 mile off shore is NC territorial waters and their laws apply. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ok I would shoot to the horizon with nobody in sight. But what about 1 mile off the coast. I know they say my boat is ocean going but it I don't want to go out to far. |
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Posted: 3/14/2018 7:52:03 PM EDT
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I would want to shoot seagulls with a shotgun. That would be awesome |
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Posted: 3/20/2018 3:01:37 AM EDT
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Be aware gun shots done in controlled 3 shot increments are a recognized sign of distress. Meaning search and rescue could be called out and once on scene will most likely do a safety check and run your guns.
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Posted: 3/20/2018 5:23:21 AM EDT
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I would want to shoot seagulls with a shotgun. That would be awesome 
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