tna0066 13 Report post Posted May 16, 2013 Am I ok to take my shotgun out to my favourite pit and shoot it without the tube plug in it? I would obviously not be hinting with it like this....just want to shoot some clays and would like to be able to hold more than 3 shells Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 It's your choice. Pick your time and place carefully. Quote Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pro fisherman-Stud Muffin 420 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 i dont think there is a fine for shooting unplugged. just hunting you must be limited according to hunting regs. maybe a semi auto may be . but as for firearm legislation nothing prohibits magazine capacity on bolt, pump action or rimfire firearms.i go for clays all the time with 5 in the mag and 1 in the pipe. Quote 2016 Dog Lake Open Champion. Thunder Bay BASSmasters Vice-President Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted May 18, 2013 I was sure it was only three during hunting season.If your shooting clay during duck or geese season and your pit is located near ponds, lakes, rivers or water where waterfowl may be present you could run into an unfriendly officer and fall under Migratory Waterfowl Regulations.I believe it's section 15(d) with a shotgun of any description capable of holding more than three shells unless the capacity of the gun has been reduced to three shells in the magazine and chamber combined, by means of the cutting off or the altering or plugging of the magazine with a one-piece metal, plastic or wood filler that cannot be removed unless the gun is disassembled.So if I read this part of the act correctly you must have your shotgun plugged during this hunting period. I didn't find the reg concerning grouse, rabbits etc. They have been known to frequent gravel pits. Quote Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckmedic 3 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 During my hunting course this question was asked. If you have your clays out and you're obviously shooting them in a an area that one could reasonably consider a shooting pit, the COs are going to cut you some slack. I think you're probably safe this time of year as only rabbit is in season and it's not very popular, but I certainly wouldn't risk it after Sept 15th when grouse opens. In reality, I would agree with still-learning as it's up to the CO's discretion and if he doesn't like the cut of your jib he could probably put a damper on your day if there are reasonable grounds for him to assume you're hunting 'unplugged'. If you want to stay fairly safe, maybe save your clay shooting for June 15th to Sept 1st, where most species' seasons are closed.Lucky Quote If you wanna blow smoke, go have a dart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites