bang sticks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 08-21-2013, 04:38 PM

While I dont agree with this states gun laws at all the Copper ammo is to protect the Condor although now they do want to move that outward to protect other birds as well. A little extreme? Possibly but hey thats what DFG does is protect wildlife...

As for bang sticks I see no issue with them and do consider myself a true sportsmen and believe in fair chase.

For the safety reason Jeff hit the nail on the head. Be responsibile! I personally dont believe that my second amendment rights should vary just because people choose to overpopulate an area. Freedom should mean freedom no matter where in this country I live as long as I am a law abiding citizen. I am 3rd generation native San Diegan and can not wait to leave this state because of stupid people who cant either be responsible with firearms (be it "assault weapons" or bang sticks), or think that anything that goes Bang is bad for society.

JeffB · 08-21-2013, 07:22 PM

I purchased a .44mag bang stick after a run in with a toothy critter. It was bigger than my yak and by myself, it bumped into my kayak during its second take at me.... I got a hold of the DFG through email asking for an warden to get in contact with me. Bang sticks are 100% legal. The shaft just has to be over a certain length to not be considered a firearm. I posted up on it quit a while back. Once again they are 100% legal in the state of CA. Only rule is whatever it is that is endangering your, you can not bring it back with you once you kill it. I also ran into a DFG warden at Dana Landing and showed them the device and told them about my previous convo with the warden over the phone for a double check. He looked it over and told me it was totally legal. I asked him if it was ok for me to go out to ski beach with different objects to use for target practice to see how hard it kicked from my kayak. He told me absolutely when it's not so busy as long as I cleaned up my mess.

They are 100% legal in CA, they are not firearms, they are a defense tool... Remember the shaft has to be a minimum of a certain length. The one I have I think was 40", can't remember. I gave it to a close buddy of mine...

Old Man in the Sea · 08-21-2013, 10:05 PM

Thanks Jeff!

08-21-2013, 04:38 PM	#1
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	While I dont agree with this states gun laws at all the Copper ammo is to protect the Condor although now they do want to move that outward to protect other birds as well. A little extreme? Possibly but hey thats what DFG does is protect wildlife... As for bang sticks I see no issue with them and do consider myself a true sportsmen and believe in fair chase. For the safety reason Jeff hit the nail on the head. Be responsibile! I personally dont believe that my second amendment rights should vary just because people choose to overpopulate an area. Freedom should mean freedom no matter where in this country I live as long as I am a law abiding citizen. I am 3rd generation native San Diegan and can not wait to leave this state because of stupid people who cant either be responsible with firearms (be it "assault weapons" or bang sticks), or think that anything that goes Bang is bad for society. __________________ CJ Siebler

08-21-2013, 07:22 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I purchased a .44mag bang stick after a run in with a toothy critter. It was bigger than my yak and by myself, it bumped into my kayak during its second take at me.... I got a hold of the DFG through email asking for an warden to get in contact with me. Bang sticks are 100% legal. The shaft just has to be over a certain length to not be considered a firearm. I posted up on it quit a while back. Once again they are 100% legal in the state of CA. Only rule is whatever it is that is endangering your, you can not bring it back with you once you kill it. I also ran into a DFG warden at Dana Landing and showed them the device and told them about my previous convo with the warden over the phone for a double check. He looked it over and told me it was totally legal. I asked him if it was ok for me to go out to ski beach with different objects to use for target practice to see how hard it kicked from my kayak. He told me absolutely when it's not so busy as long as I cleaned up my mess. They are 100% legal in CA, they are not firearms, they are a defense tool... Remember the shaft has to be a minimum of a certain length. The one I have I think was 40", can't remember. I gave it to a close buddy of mine... __________________ If you're looking for me I'm Last edited by JeffB; 08-22-2013 at 11:05 AM.

08-21-2013, 10:05 PM	#3
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	Thanks Jeff!