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Offline Jamieb

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laser grips on a pistol
« on: July 19, 2012, 10:44:28 AM »
I drew a second deer tag in Northriver this year. It's an area I know well and I dont think I'll have any trouble getting a close range shot at a doe. I'd sure like to bust a deer in the face with my Kimber crimson custom II 45ACP and this should be the perfect hunt to do it.
I know it's not legal to use laser sites but is it legal to use a pistol with a laser if the laser it turned off, I can even pull the battery?

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2012, 11:04:28 AM »
If you can't change out the grips I'd say pulling the battery should work if you are approached by someone with common sense. The issue is the wording of the reg. I believe it says the lazer can't be on your weapon, nothing about whether it is functional or not.
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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2012, 11:17:21 AM »
Regs say it is illegal to hunt with laser sights "capable" of projecting a beam on the animal. Persoanlly I think that without a battery the laser is not capable of projecting a beam... but I'm not a warden. That would be sweet to doubletap a slickhead with the. 45 tho!

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2012, 11:21:27 AM »
if memory serves me, if you use a handgun for hunting it has to be a revolver. (excluding TC )

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2012, 11:22:35 AM »
Nope...have to take it off. I say that because I have a pin illumintion thing on my bow. Legal in my hone state...not here. I asked the same question and was told removing the battery does not exempt me from a ticket.

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2012, 11:23:17 AM »
if memory serves me, if you use a handgun for hunting it has to be a revolver. (excluding TC )

It doesn't.
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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2012, 11:35:15 AM »
Definitely a good question you bring up, sounds like a fun hunt!

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2012, 12:00:18 PM »
The barrel can't be less than 4". There's no requirement for revolver that I can find.

I would absolutely talk to a warden to get the opinion on the laser sight grip, with or without the battery. Take his name and you're covered. Good luck on your hunt.
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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2012, 12:29:05 PM »
 The Kimber Customs have a 5" barrel so their legal. The laser on this pistol is part of the rosewood grips, not just a wrap around and I dont want to buy another pair of grips just so I can shoot a doe with this gun. The 1911 in my avatar is the one I'm talking about.

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2012, 12:31:52 PM »
Yeah, I would definitely ask the local gamie.
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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2012, 12:39:53 PM »
Regs say it is illegal to hunt with laser sights "capable" of projecting a beam on the animal. Persoanlly I think that without a battery the laser is not capable of projecting a beam... but I'm not a warden. That would be sweet to doubletap a slickhead with the. 45 tho!

I agree with this.  The warden's aren't going to take the time to figure out if you just quickly ditched the battery when you saw them, or truly had it out.  You may get lucky and get one that's understanding, but you may get the letter of the law guy just as well.

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2012, 12:41:42 PM »
Where has outdoirgaurdian been lately?

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2012, 12:43:55 PM »
Good idea - PM outdoorguardian
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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2012, 04:29:04 PM »
I called wdfw, Laser grips on the gun while hunting are a no no. I ran down to wholsale sports and bought some black grips just for hunting.
I like the laser grips  and I use them shooting bowling pins but they suck in bright light so I do practice some with the sights.

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Re: laser grips on a pistol
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2012, 04:31:59 PM »
Low odds shot, how about a double lung shot?
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