"Calif Bill" wrote in message
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"JohnH" wrote in message
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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?

--
John H.

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary
to
resolve it."
Rene Descartes

I think they just do not want to be surprised.



At Neah Bay Wa, fishermen often carry a handgun or .410 shotgun to kill
large halibut before bringing them in the boat. Doesn't seem to be a concern
of the Coasties. Just don't take em into Canadian waters! They get real
touchie!
Gordon