This is in Wayne County, New York.
I own 50 acres of land and when I'm back in my woods bumming I, of course, am carrying a revolver.
My question is this: When I'm on my own property am I legal to Open Carry?

If so, would that be the case even if I'm walking close enough to the road (still on my own property) where someone driving by could see me carrying?
Thanks.

My understanding is that you may OC on your own property, but that if you can be seen from a public space that you may run into trouble.  I remember a thread about this from a while ago.

I'm curious about this too.

Not that it's ever anything I've considered, to be honest.  But to know the exact letter of the law would be great.  I never know when I may wish to pace around my lawn with a .45 on my hip.

I'd carry concealed unless you want the potential of some unwanted drama in your life.



http://www.thegunzone.com/rkba/nys-ccw.html

Use the New York Penal Law Section 35.20 - Justification clause.
Use Of Physical Force In Defense Of Premises And In Defense Of A Person In The Course Of Burglary. Which gives you deadly force "rights" sub section 3.
One must be ready with a firearm at anytime if you have reason to believe a intruder is near and must be neutralized.

I've always wonderd this too. Especially if a landowner carried during the bow season.

DeltaEliteMan - I contacted a reliable person in the WCSD about your question and have asked him and just waiting for a answer back and will reply the answer then I will tell you who it was


Matt - im also from Wayne Co - Clyde

IF you mean carry during bow season while bow hunting deer in NYS, don't do it.  It is illegal.  This is a DEC law.  HEck, its illegal in NYS to bow hunt for deer and be with someone else who has a firearm.  I am not sure if you can carry if you are small game hunting with the bow though.  Need to look that one up.

I've always known that one. I'm referring to a landowner who don't bowhunt and carries on his land during the bow season. I'm guessing if a landowner does not hunt or possess a hunting license he/she is good to go. If he/she does possess a hunting lincense and is not hunting, they may be in trouble. I guess it depends on if the DEC just happens to walk on their land. One thing about DECALS (DEC Automatic Licensing System), is that it's tied to your ID. So if a landowner goes on his property without his/her license and DEC comes across them, odds they may ask for ID and run a check.

Why would this be an issue,as long as you are not actually bowhunting?

.25 acre suburban lot with complete visual access by the ninnies...no, 50 acres where NOBODY will see you you should be OK. Remember it is Wayne County and they do not urinate at the sight of firearms for the most part. Just use your head.

Question: My buddy is "law enforcement", would he be allowed to carry his back up piece in the woods while bow hunting on private property ?

No.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/2442.html

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wow. i carry everywhere...

Question: I hold a New York State Pistol Permit, can I carry my pistol while bow hunting or muzzleloader hunting?

Answer: No, even though you possess a valid pistol permit to carry the pistol, the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) states the following: No person engaged in hunting deer or bear pursuant to a bowhunting stamp or muzzleloader stamp and no person accompanying him or a member of his party, while he is so engaged in hunting during a special longbow or muzzleloader season, shall have in his possession a firearm of any kind. A pistol is defined as a firearm in the Environmental Conservation Law and possession is not allowed afield with or near a person while they are engaged in hunting pursuant to the special bow or muzzleloader season.

From this it seems to me if you were turkey hunting or small game hunting with the bow you could carry.  YMMV.

rkbar15, thnx for the answer....i'll let him know.