[C38] flare guns?

[Don Strong]

Flare guns firing flares would seem to be potent short range weapons 
with potential for lots of collateral damage, no?  A quick Google search 
suggests that it would not be wise to fire shot gun shells from them.  I 
feel fortunate to live a life in which I do not feel the need to "pack" 
or "carry." My pal in Reno is so afraid of the current administration 
that he and his wife have spent many thousands of dollars to stockpile 
ammunition. I call it their contribution to the stimulus package (unless 
the ammo is manufactured abroad).

On 12/10/10 12:16 PM, Jay Sorensen wrote:
>
> A very good question!  My father is actually a felon in Canada for not 
> reporting a firearm (pistol) and then having one found when they 
> searched his RV.  He was a 60 year old ex Marine who always "carried" 
> on trips but didn't really think about it because he was not a hunter, 
> etc.  Talk about embarrassing, and expensive!
>
> My understanding is the bows, crossbows, flareguns, and spearguns, are 
> not controlled like firearms and can be kept on board without 
> problems.  Just don't use them for fishing without a license!
>
> I thought about using a flare gun as the basis for protection but am 
> not sure how to go about it.  Maybe someone out there has some 
> experience??  I think a flaregun that fires 00-buckshot would be cool, 
> but what about that recoil!
>
> Jay Sorensen
>
> C-38 #311 Broad Reach
>
> San Diego, CA
>
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> *From:*listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Craig Steinkraus
> *Sent:* Friday, December 10, 2010 12:01 PM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* [C38] On Board weapons
>
> There has been conversation before about the pros and cons of carring 
> weapons on board while crusing. My personal opinion is on the fence. I 
> would like to carry one, but , do I really need one, and am I willing 
> to put up with the hassle of declaring it at every potential port of 
> enrty? It has been suggested that I hide one on the boat, but in 
> reality, custom officials probably know of more hiding spots on the 
> boat than I do, so that is not a viable option.
>
>  My question is if a crossbow is considered a weapon, and if so, would 
> it be treated the same as a handgun? If someone on this site has any 
> insight, please share it, even if it's to where I might look to find 
> an answer.
>
> Craig Steinkraus
>
> "Wingss" C-38 #280
>
>
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-- 
Donald R. Strong
Professor
Dept. of Evolution and Ecology
University of California, Davis 95616

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