Steelheads Report post Posted August 8, 2009 During archery season in AZ, is it legal to carry a sidearm? I've read that you can technically carry since varmit season goes year round, but wanted to make sure. -Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 8, 2009 You may carry a non-hunting style sidearm for protection. Barrel length of less than 6", non-scoped and any type of electronic device. I carry a copy of that rule in my wallet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steelheads Report post Posted August 8, 2009 You may carry a non-hunting style sidearm for protection. Barrel length of less than 6", non-scoped and any type of electronic device. I carry a copy of that rule in my wallet. Thanks. I'll be carrying a S&W .357, with 5" barrell, so I should be good (from a legal standpoint) right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Fuego Report post Posted August 8, 2009 You may carry a non-hunting style sidearm for protection. Barrel length of less than 6", non-scoped and any type of electronic device. I carry a copy of that rule in my wallet. Thanks. I'll be carrying a S&W .357, with 5" barrell, so I should be good (from a legal standpoint) right? Yes, until you are put in a position where you must use it to protect yourself. At that point, the illegal immigrant, drug trafficker or other criminal will possibly have more rights than you. With that being said, I hope you are never put in a situation where you need to use your weapon. Best to you, be safe and remember that Janet Napolitano is head of Homeland Security, so you have no need to worry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Yes you are able to carry a firearm during any season as long as it has a barrel no longer than 6 inches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IHunt2live Report post Posted August 9, 2009 http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/highlights/highlights_0602.html check out that link, article just right of the shed pic. Yes you can carry a hand gun BUT you may not take ANY wildlife with that hungun while you are bowhunting, thats how I read it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcheryHunter Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks, I was going to ask the same question. I will be carrying my Kimber and an extra mag. nayone have any bump ins with drug trafficers/illegals in 34a? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks, I was going to ask the same question. I will be carrying my Kimber and an extra mag. nayone have any bump ins with drug trafficers/illegals in 34a? I have not had any problem in 34 in the past. Make the first couple shots count. If you need the extra mag that could be taken as excessive force not that you can not hit the broad side of a barn with a hand gun like me!!! :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted August 9, 2009 This is what I carry when I bow hunt....... Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted August 9, 2009 LOL! That looks legal to me! Were can I get one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASS Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I'm with Bowsniper on this one! That looks like the side arm of choice for the border units. If anything else fails, you are in camo, and have a bow. I say you pop the sucker with a blunt tipped arrow first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Its also your 2nd amendment right to carry a firearm I always have when bowhunting I dont care what the G&F say its my right to carry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted August 11, 2009 This is what I carry when I bow hunt....... Mark that is perfect amigo . . . . especially when a lion or bear starts chomping on your leg! I was scouting my deer herd last weekend and chased three bears up a tree, scared me to living death! I HATE bears! I am packin an xd in 45 with three mags just to be safe! Good luck boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted August 11, 2009 This is what I carry when I bow hunt....... Mark that is perfect amigo . . . . especially when a lion or bear starts chomping on your leg! I was scouting my deer herd last weekend and chased three bears up a tree, scared me to living death! I HATE bears! I am packin an xd in 45 with three mags just to be safe! Good luck boys. 3 Mags? Planning a serious firefight? JK Nice gun... I have the same in the compact handle version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Although I'm not sure it ever got it's official treatment in the Rules or ever got changed in the regs, you are allowed to carry a defensive handgun while archery hunting in AZ. The Department issued an Enforcement Directive at the Casa Grande Commission meeting about 3 years ago, stating such. Again, if you are so inclined, you can go back to Commission Meeting minutes and get the word for word, but the bottom line is I personally guarantee that no Game and Fish Officer in this state is going to cite you for carrying a defensive piece while you're archery hunting. Good Luck, Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
