Help Me Legalize Semiauto Rifle Big Game Hunting In Pennsylvania

[RealMuddyboots]

So now I am curious. With all the negative opinions, share documented increased firearm accidents deer hunting with a SA rifle.

If none, then it is a personal opinion. Do you really want personal opinions to dictate the hunting method? The bitchin on HT over Colorado ballot box hunting should be waking us all up to this slippery slope.

 

[88man]

So what is the difference between a SA shotgun with high performance sabots and a SA rifle? According to a study, the shotgun is riskier under normal hunting conditions.

A SA rifle is no different. Do you actually think SA rifle hunters somehow change into completely out of control, blathering idiots, blindly lost control of all faculties, peeing down their legs? Seriously? If you don't like SA firearms, that's your choice. There is ZERO evidence of increased risk. This is no different than straight bows (non gender of course) to compounds. Then it was releases. Then crossbows. Now is SA rifles. Technology used for longer shots now under attack. Range finders should not be allowed. OMG Blue tooth technologies is from the devil. Its a choice not a requirement.

Let's solve this, iron sights patched round ball flintlocks only.

We have met the enemy and its us.

BTW, 18 years ago, PA hired Mountain Top Technologies to conduct a ballistics study (April 17.2097) to determine:

"Do Shotguns and Muzzleloaders Pose Less Risk than Centerfire Rifles for Hunting Deer in Pennsylvania?"

Prepared by: MountainTop Technologies, Inc. April 17, 2007 - SlideServe

Spatial and Ballistic Analysis Conducted Pursuant to Pennsylvania House Resolution 61 Relative to the Question: “Do Shotguns and Muzzleloaders Pose Less Risk than Centerfire Rifles for Hunting Deer in Pennsylvania?”. Prepared by: MountainTop Technologies, Inc. April 17, 2007.

www.slideserve.com

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The current PA regulation that allows SA shotguns is based upon the last bullet point.

omg, seriously if you look where all the shooting incidents are it mirrors the the districts that vote Democrat. Very odd. Look page 3

 

[cur dog]

Anyone have a link to a petition to keep the law as it is? I’d be happy to sign that one.

If it ain’t broke,……..

 

[Lostinthewoods]

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Some of you should really work on #3.
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[88man]

omg, seriously if you look where all the shooting incidents are it mirrors the the districts that vote Democrat. Very odd. Look page 3

I am Joking but it really does

 

[2Die4]

As always, each of you have a super unique ability that you may not be aware of.

1) You have the ability to provide valuable input or educated persuasive input (for or against) and carry a civil conversation.

2) You have the ability to lurk.

3) You have the ability to say shut your flapper and leave if you don’t like it.

There is a big difference between actually contributing around here verse throwing out crap posts.


Some of you should really work on #3.
This user is working on something, whether you agree on it or not, and is being more professional than most even when he's getting grenades thrown at him.

Thanks for the kind words.

Twenty seven years in law enforcement gave me a thick skin.

 

[rjthehunter]

I'll sign it.

I don't have any plans to hunt PA. I don't see why someone wouldn't be able to use a semi auto rifle to hunt deer. There's no distinct advantage to using a semi auto rifle to hunt big game. With some of your responses, you'd think they're trying to legalize 50 cal machine guns. Limiting rifles to being bolt or single shot, but allowing semi auto shotguns to send 1oz slugs doesn't make sense.

If I had to be the unfortunate receiver of a stray bullet, I'd rather it was a .223 than a 1oz slug.

 

[2Die4]

I'll sign it.

I don't have any plans to hunt PA. I don't see why someone wouldn't be able to use a semi auto rifle to hunt deer. There's no distinct advantage to using a semi auto rifle to hunt big game. With some of your responses, you'd think they're trying to legalize 50 cal machine guns. Limiting rifles to being bolt or single shot, but allowing semi auto shotguns to send 1oz slugs doesn't make sense.

If I had to be the unfortunate receiver of a stray bullet, I'd rather it was a .223 than a 1oz slug.

Greatly appreciated.

 

[elks]

Now, I love skipping a bolt or lever when possible, but who needs a semi automatic for big game?

I love my bow, but who needs a rifle to hunt big game?

 

[Mudranger1]

while I'm on your side of them being legal/(legalized) to use and don't understand how a semiauto shotgun is ok but the rifle is not, your reasoning does not sit with me. I do appreciate your responses to the negativity you've received though! good luck!

 

[Pucky Freak]

The trend for Iowa is AR’s in gun deer season. It is like Call of Duty out there. For every responsible AR hunter there is another one who is spray and pray. Conservation officers deal with shot people, livestock, and buildings every December.

Zumbo was right. Be careful what you wish for.

 

[Forkyfinder]

The trend for Iowa is AR’s in gun deer season. It is like Call of Duty out there. For every responsible AR hunter there is another one who is spray and pray. Conservation officers deal with shot people, livestock, and buildings every December.

Zumbo was right. Be careful what you wish for.

Proof of an inscrease in incdidents, please

 

[2Die4]

while I'm on your side of them being legal/(legalized) to use and don't understand how a semiauto shotgun is ok but the rifle is not, your reasoning does not sit with me. I do appreciate your responses to the negativity you've received though! good luck!

I'm sure my reasoning is not perfect. Sorry to be off putting.

Thank you for the well wishes and good hunting.