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swampdog · October 20, 2006, 06:34 PM

You need to check your 6" rule for NC. That was changed this year. The is no barrel length restriction for centerfire handgun hunting. The 5.5" rule still applies to .22 rimfire used for small game. I'll admit the wording is kind of misleading. I called to verify this before I bought a 4" 629.

"Deer, bear, and wild boar may be taken with a handgun during established gun hunting season provided that the handgun is not less than .24 caliber."

You could hunt with a snubnosed .38 special here if you wanted to.

Have Fun

October 20, 2006, 06:34 PM	#2
swampdog Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2006 Location: Dismal Swamp, NC Posts: 338	You need to check your 6" rule for NC. That was changed this year. The is no barrel length restriction for centerfire handgun hunting. The 5.5" rule still applies to .22 rimfire used for small game. I'll admit the wording is kind of misleading. I called to verify this before I bought a 4" 629. "Deer, bear, and wild boar may be taken with a handgun during established gun hunting season provided that the handgun is not less than .24 caliber." You could hunt with a snubnosed .38 special here if you wanted to. Have Fun