Having a firearm on board

ramon · 15-02-2008, 08:41

This is something I should know, and I hate admitting I don't; but I'm not exactly sure of any laws or regulations in reference to firearms on board, anyone have any information they could pass on. Thanks.

**S/V Elusive** · 15-02-2008, 09:12

Ramon - may I suggest that you use the search function - there are about 500 posts on that subject here. Post being moved to: http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f51/

hellosailor · 15-02-2008, 09:24

" laws ...in reference to firearms on board,"
There generally are none. "On board" is just another place, the same as any other place, as far as almost all firearms regulations are concerned. Same as your car, your office, or your school bus, covered by the same regulations.

Until you get into the realm of specifics between nations and navies, i.e. "I can neither confirm nor deny the presence of nuclear weapons aboard this ship."

**David M** · 15-02-2008, 09:32

No problem in domestic waters if it is registered. If you get boarded by the Coasties you will want to declare it when they come aboard. It's potentially very problematic in foreign waters depending on the country.

Most cruisers seem to be against the idea because of the potential legal problems and hassles of bringing a firearm into a foreign country. The chances are very slim in the cruising world that you will ever need one. Even with that said, some people choose to cruise with a firearm.

Chuck Baier · 15-02-2008, 11:16

Oh no not again!

Alan Wheeler · 15-02-2008, 11:33

Nope, not again. I am closing this thread. We have gigabytes of info on Guns/boats and you name it. We don't need any more.

15-02-2008, 08:41	#1
ramon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5	Having a firearm on board This is something I should know, and I hate admitting I don't; but I'm not exactly sure of any laws or regulations in reference to firearms on board, anyone have any information they could pass on. Thanks.

15-02-2008, 09:12	#2
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,278	Ramon - may I suggest that you use the search function - there are about 500 posts on that subject here. Post being moved to: http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f51/ __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

15-02-2008, 09:32	#4
David M Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 2,902	No problem in domestic waters if it is registered. If you get boarded by the Coasties you will want to declare it when they come aboard. It's potentially very problematic in foreign waters depending on the country. Most cruisers seem to be against the idea because of the potential legal problems and hassles of bringing a firearm into a foreign country. The chances are very slim in the cruising world that you will ever need one. Even with that said, some people choose to cruise with a firearm. __________________ David "Marge! Look at all the great stuff I found at the Marina. It was just sitting in some guys boat!" -Homer Simpson Last edited by David M; 15-02-2008 at 09:41..

15-02-2008, 11:16	#5
Chuck Baier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where ever the boat is. Boat: Marine Trader 34 "Beach House" Posts: 2,140 Images: 57	Oh no not again! __________________ To boldly go!! Read about our past and current cruises, the boat, some projects and a whole lot more at Voyages of Sea Trek And Now Visit The New Boats Site At The Beach House Where you can find me now http://cruising.stuffiminto.com/

15-02-2008, 11:33	#6
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,047 Images: 102	Nope, not again. I am closing this thread. We have gigabytes of info on Guns/boats and you name it. We don't need any more. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

15-02-2008, 09:24	#3
hellosailor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,327	" laws ...in reference to firearms on board," There generally are none. "On board" is just another place, the same as any other place, as far as almost all firearms regulations are concerned. Same as your car, your office, or your school bus, covered by the same regulations. Until you get into the realm of specifics between nations and navies, i.e. "I can neither confirm nor deny the presence of nuclear weapons aboard this ship."

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