What is the limit of magazine size for hunting?

[Big Browns]

Is the maximum magazine size still 5 or has that been changed? For some reason I thought I heard that the G&F changed that rule to allow larger magazine sizes. Do you know where that rule is posted.

 

Adam

[bonecollector]

It was recently changed to no limit I believe. With the exception of migratory bird hunting.

[Scooter]

It was passed and signed into law (I forget the exact implementation dates) but the actual law you are looking for is HB 2640.

[Big Browns]

Thanks guys!

[JLW]

It was recently changed to no limit I believe. With the exception of migratory bird hunting.

I thought the same thing and this came up in the regs. book.

Under R 12-4-303

Unlawful devices methods ammunition

 

4. Semiautomatic centerfire rifles with a magazine

capacity of more than five cartridges, unless the

magazine is modified with a filler or stop that cannot

be removed without disassembling the magazine;

5. Contrivances designed to silence, muffle, or minimize the report of a firearm;

 

James

[AZHUNTER05]

There is no limit i called game and fish and they verified that for me. Only exception is migratory bird like bone collector stated.

[bonecollector]

It was signed into law on Mar 23rd. You can see it on the nraila.org website. I would post link but cant from my phone.

[Coach]

Not liking a bunch of AK wannabe's shooting off 30 rounds. Hunting is a dicipline and a sport. I'd put my support behind OSOK mentality ahead of this.

[AZHUNTER05]

It really doesn't matter whether you can have 5 rounds or 30 it only takes one round in most hunting situation.

[prowlerMan]

I do not understand. The way I am interpreting the regs is that you cannot have more than 5 rounds. If it was signed into law in march wouldn't it be in the fall 2012-2013 hunting regs?

[Outdoor Writer]

HB 2640

- 1 -

1 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

2 Section 1. Section 17-231, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to

3 read:

4 17-231. General powers and duties of the commission

5 A. The commission shall:

6 1. Adopt rules and establish services it deems necessary to carry out

7 the provisions and purposes of this title.

8 2. Establish broad policies and long-range programs for the

9 management, preservation and harvest of wildlife.

10 3. Establish hunting, trapping and fishing rules and prescribe the

11 manner and methods which THAT may be used in taking wildlife, BUT THE

12 COMMISSION SHALL NOT LIMIT OR RESTRICT THE MAGAZINE CAPACITY OF ANY

13 AUTHORIZED FIREARM.

14 4. Be responsible for the enforcement of laws for the protection of

15 wildlife.

16 5. Prescribe grades, qualifications and salary schedules for

17 department employees.

18 6. Provide for the assembling and distribution of information to the

19 public relating to wildlife and activities of the department.

20 7. Prescribe rules for the expenditure, by or under the control of the

21 director, of all funds arising from appropriation, licenses, gifts or other

22 sources.

23 8. Exercise such powers and duties necessary to carry out fully the

24 provisions of this title and in general exercise powers and duties which THAT

25 relate to adopting and carrying out policies of the department and control of

26 its financial affairs.

27 9. Prescribe procedures for use of department personnel, facilities,

28 equipment, supplies and other resources in assisting search or rescue

29 operations on request of the director of the division of emergency

30 management.

31 10. Cooperate with the Arizona-Mexico commission in the governor's

32 office and with researchers at universities in this state to collect data and

33 conduct projects in the United States and Mexico on issues that are within

34 the scope of the department's duties and that relate to quality of life,

35 trade and economic development in this state in a manner that will help the

36 Arizona-Mexico commission to assess and enhance the economic competitiveness

37 of this state and of the Arizona-Mexico region.

38 B. The commission may:

39 1. Conduct investigations, inquiries or hearings in the performance of

40 its powers and duties.

41 2. Establish game management units or refuges for the preservation and

42 management of wildlife.

43 3. Construct and operate game farms, fish hatcheries, fishing lakes or

44 other facilities for or relating to the preservation or propagation of

45 wildlife.

[Couzer]

It really doesn't matter whether you can have 5 rounds or 30 it only takes one round in most hunting situation.

 

I like to give the game a few warning shots!

[JLW]

It was recently changed to no limit I believe. With the exception of migratory bird hunting.

I thought the same thing and this came up in the regs. book.

Under R 12-4-303

Unlawful devices methods ammunition

 

4. Semiautomatic centerfire rifles with a magazine

capacity of more than five cartridges, unless the

magazine is modified with a filler or stop that cannot

be removed without disassembling the magazine;

5. Contrivances designed to silence, muffle, or minimize the report of a firearm;

 

James

why is this still listed in the amended book on line??????????????

 

James

[AZHUNTER05]

It was recently changed to no limit I believe. With the exception of migratory bird hunting.

I thought the same thing and this came up in the regs. book.

Under R 12-4-303

Unlawful devices methods ammunition

 

4. Semiautomatic centerfire rifles with a magazine

capacity of more than five cartridges, unless the

magazine is modified with a filler or stop that cannot

be removed without disassembling the magazine;

5. Contrivances designed to silence, muffle, or minimize the report of a firearm;

 

James

why is this still listed in the amended book on line??????????????

 

James

 

Because it's government operations and they most likely haven't updated it yet. If you are so positive that there is a limit, why don't you just call game and fish so they can tell you there is no limit?

[JLW]

It was recently changed to no limit I believe. With the exception of migratory bird hunting.

I thought the same thing and this came up in the regs. book.

Under R 12-4-303

Unlawful devices methods ammunition

 

4. Semiautomatic centerfire rifles with a magazine

capacity of more than five cartridges, unless the

magazine is modified with a filler or stop that cannot

be removed without disassembling the magazine;

5. Contrivances designed to silence, muffle, or minimize the report of a firearm;

 

James

why is this still listed in the amended book on line??????????????

 

James

 

Because it's government operations and they most likely haven't updated it yet. If you are so positive that there is a limit, why don't you just call game and fish so they can tell you there is no limit?

I'm not positive never said I was! I just stated it was and the amended book and questioned why they wouldn't fix it when they amended it for small game!

That's why I questioned it! There is and amended reg. book on line and it is still in there!

A simple " they haven't updated the book for this" would have been ok not a pissing match!

 

James