On Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:07:47 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

JohnH wrote:
On Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:56:00 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

DownTime wrote:
Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
sink a few of these boats and leave the survivors for the hammerhead
sharks - that should solve the problem quickly.
has anyone ever been involved in anything closely resembling piracy in
or near U.S. waters? I have heard stories, altho unconfirmed of problems
in the area between the Bahamas and Cuba, territorial disputes, rogue
miltary actions, etc. but i have never really witnessed anything like this.

i've met a few charter captains(primary extended dive and or fish
charters in SW Florida or Bahamas) who said they 'have something'
aboard, and they have also indicated many others do as well, but it is
not something they really advertise.
I used to carry a firearm on board when I went offshore fishing in
Florida, because there were tales of piracy. But I never had any
problems with suchlike.

Do you know what the rule is for having a firearm on a boat in the bay?
When boarded by the CG a few years ago, that was there first question. They
asked if I had any weapons on board, I looked at my fishing box and asked
if knives counted. They didn't laugh.

Suppose I'd had a pistol in the cabin. Would that have been a violation of
some law?



My guess is that the rules for "carrying" a loaded handgun on a boat in
Maryland waters is the same as "carrying" anywhere else in the state:
you need a carry permit. On land, without a permit, you can transport an
unloaded handgun to a dealer's, from a dealer's, to a range, et cetera.

OK, that makes sense. Thanks.

--
John H.

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