Possession limit for rifle cartidges
Nov 12, 2019 10:32:01 GMT -5
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Post by morrison on Nov 12, 2019 10:32:01 GMT -5
I was asked to post and explain the rifle statute as it pertains to the number of cartridges that may be possessed. I have posted the statute below which specifically states that "a hunter may not possess more than ten (10) cartridges for the rifle while hunting under this section." All the rifles previously allowed on state property before this statute was enacted fall within the rifles outlines in this statute. The only portion of the statute that has been impacted is the portion restricting the rifles to "privately owned land." The Indiana Code limits the number of cartridges that a person can possess while hunting with a rifle described under this statute. The authority of the DNR provided under the "any OTHER REQUIREMENTS established by the department" would not have an impact of the cartridge limit because it is not "other requirements" but a requirement already stated in the statute. Therefore, a hunter using a rifle must not possess more than ten (10) cartridges.
IC 14-22-2-8Deer hunting; permitted firearms; required report
Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a hunting season beginning after June 30, 2016, and ending before January 1, 2020.
(b) A hunter may use a rifle to hunt deer on privately owned land subject to the following:
(1) The use of a rifle is permitted during hunting seasons established by the department.
(2) The rifle must be chambered for a cartridge that fires a bullet that is two hundred forty-three thousandths (.243) of an inch in diameter or larger.
(3) The rifle must fire a cartridge that has a minimum case length of one and sixteen-hundredths (1.16) inches, but is no longer than three (3) inches.
(4) A hunter may not possess more than ten (10) cartridges for the rifle while hunting deer under this section.
(5) The rifle must meet any other requirements established by the department.
(c) The use of a full metal jacketed bullet to hunt deer is unlawful.
(d) The department shall report on the impact of the use of rifles to hunt deer under this section to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the general assembly before February 15, 2020.
(e) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to authorize the use of rifles on public property.
(f) This section expires June 30, 2020.
IC 14-22-2-8Deer hunting; permitted firearms; required report
Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a hunting season beginning after June 30, 2016, and ending before January 1, 2020.
(b) A hunter may use a rifle to hunt deer on privately owned land subject to the following:
(1) The use of a rifle is permitted during hunting seasons established by the department.
(2) The rifle must be chambered for a cartridge that fires a bullet that is two hundred forty-three thousandths (.243) of an inch in diameter or larger.
(3) The rifle must fire a cartridge that has a minimum case length of one and sixteen-hundredths (1.16) inches, but is no longer than three (3) inches.
(4) A hunter may not possess more than ten (10) cartridges for the rifle while hunting deer under this section.
(5) The rifle must meet any other requirements established by the department.
(c) The use of a full metal jacketed bullet to hunt deer is unlawful.
(d) The department shall report on the impact of the use of rifles to hunt deer under this section to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the general assembly before February 15, 2020.
(e) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to authorize the use of rifles on public property.
(f) This section expires June 30, 2020.