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[CD3]

http://www.elusivewi...ct&iProduct=261

[DirtyDave]

Only in Zone 1 and Zone 2

[CD3]

private property east sacramento county in the open shooting area ( as defined by SCC 9.40.060).

[ShooterJohn]

Not many places you can even shoot in Sacramento County anymore. Don't forget the 150 yards from a dwelling. Most of the places would require a shotgun to keep from going to far.

[CD3]

3000ac borders el dorado county.

[KNOCKED UP]

I do believe that comes with a spotlighting fine of $1,420.00
Not worth the risk.
Tom

[DirtyDave]

I do believe that comes with a spotlighting fine of $1,420.00
Not worth the risk.
Tom

Perfectly legal to spotlight for Non-game critters in the right areas as long as it is not during general deer season. ( Or aparently the night before deer season if you get a douche of a Warden )

[OrneryOlMofo357]

Dont let the rabbits lay if you shoot them.. yet another violation. Good luck.

[DirtyDave]

Dont let the rabbits lay if you shoot them.. yet another violation. Good luck.

Rabbits are Small-Game, cant shoot them at night anyways

[OrneryOlMofo357]

I went to an Oriental place for dinner... I didnt eat all of what was on My plate. . I got sighted for Won Ton waste...

[Broncowilly]

I know when I lived in Walker Basin we could spot light as long as it was east of Caliente-Bodfish Road.

[DirtyDave]

I know when I lived in Walker Basin we could spot light as long as it was east of Caliente-Bodfish Road.

Yes, that is one of the borders of Zone-2

[nitis]

My question on this is can you legally hunt with the light attached to your firearm. Providing it is legal to use a light in general

We had a meeting with our warden a year ago and he actuall recommended these types if lights for coyote hunting because there is no voltage discrepancy and they work quite well.

Again I know where and when I can use lights just not sure about being attached didn't think to ask that at the time

[ShooterJohn]

The real problem with these lights attached to your gun is that you are pointing a loaded firearm when you swing the light. It just adds to the possibility of shooting the wrong thing. I sure everyone has perfect gun handling techniques but people and pets are shot accidentally every year. It's the heat of the moment thing when you forget to put your safety back on and accidentally pull the trigger when something pops up in front of you.

[DirtyDave]

The real problem with these lights attached to your gun is that you are pointing a loaded firearm when you swing the light. It just adds to the possibility of shooting the wrong thing. I sure everyone has perfect gun handling techniques but people and pets are shot accidentally every year. It's the heat of the moment thing when you forget to put your safety back on and accidentally pull the trigger when something pops up in front of you.

I wouldnt use (or suggest) a rifle mounted light as your primary light. I would only use it as a Kill Light. Use a handheld spotlight and only turn on the weapon light for making the shot. Works best with 2 people though.

[ShooterJohn]

In a perfect world Dave, but I'm under the impression he will be using the light by himself.

[DirtyDave]

In a perfect world Dave, but I'm under the impression he will be using the light by himself.

Solo Night Hunting is a Pain in the Azz. Better to have a Shiner/Caller and a Shooter. If he goes out solo, he will figure this out.

[nitis]

No I wouldn't be using it alone John I am a much more responsible hunter than that

My thought was as Dave suggested would be to use as a kill light. And I it is legal for the light to be attached to the firearm or not

And to be honest I don't ever call alone I would be afraid to do so in the daytime let alone at night there are some big critters out there

[ShooterJohn]

Nitis, I was referring to the topic starter CD3 not you.

[Shoot-it]

Good info on this thread so many laws it's hard to know them all. I do have a local warden that I call for questions about regulations.

[Broncowilly]

Yes, that is one of the borders of Zone-2

Yeah, we had researched this for where we lived and came up with we were okay. A neighbor called the law on us for "spot lighting" and as we both were law enforcement (not on duty at the time) we got a call from dispatch and as we were on the phone, dispatch cleared us as they were talking with DF&G. The dispatch called the RP back and let them know we were legal. It was all good. We got a couple and had a great time doing it

[nitis]

Can anyone confirm one way or another if or when it's legal to hunt with the light attached to the firearm?

[DirtyDave]

Can anyone confirm one way or another if or when it's legal to hunt with the light attached to the firearm?

In Zones 1&2 you can use ANY LIGHT.

Here is a previous thread on this
http://www.californi...=+weapon +light

[ShooterJohn]

In Zones 1&2 you can use ANY LIGHT.

Here is a previous thread on this
http://www.californi...=+weapon +light

Portions of Zones 1 and 2 you can use any light. But it's 6 volts and not connected to a vehicle in some of those same zones you really have to read the regulations and draw the boundaries on a map. For instance in zone one it gives a boundary of Iinterstate 880 which was moved by CalTras twenty-seven years ago and it still lists the roadway designation. DFG refuses to change it for some reason and I gave up telling them the regulation is out of date. They told me it would take a court case to change the wording of the law.

There is 3/4's of Sacramento County that isn't in the any voltage light regulation. People really need to trace the area given in the regulation or face being cited.

[DirtyDave]

Portions of Zones 1 and 2 you can use any light. But it's 6 volts and not connected to a vehicle in some of those same zones you really have to read the regulations and draw the boundaries on a map. For instance in zone one it gives a boundary of Iinterstate 880 which was moved by CalTras twenty-seven years ago and it still lists the roadway designation. DFG refuses to change it for some reason and I gave up telling them the regulation is out of date. They told me it would take a court case to change the wording of the law.

There is 3/4's of Sacramento County that isn't in the any voltage light regulation. People really need to trace the area given in the regulation or face being cited.

I have Zone 2 traced out on a map. I never get up to zone 1 so I have never really looked at the boundary for it.

[ShooterJohn]

I live here so believe me most of Sacramento county and South are 6volt self contained battery. That gun light should be good to go as it's only 3volts.