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5whiskey · June 18, 2019, 09:35 PM

There are pcp air rifles (pre charged pneumatic) that can easily take down coyote. There are 357, 44, and even a 50 caliber models that put up some impressive energy levels. Plenty enough for coyote within 50 yards.

As others have said, don’t assume your town ordinance is ok with air guns. I’m a cop in a town that has an ordinance regarding dangerous missiles. It covers everything from firearms to a kid with a slingshot, absurd as it sounds. It’s typically relegated to firearms only as a matter of discretion, unless someone is attacked with a bow (yes that happened). Then, well... play stupid games you win stupid prizes. Oh, and don’t count on any kind of discretion. It may be there, but you can’t count on it.

June 18, 2019, 09:35 PM	#6
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	There are pcp air rifles (pre charged pneumatic) that can easily take down coyote. There are 357, 44, and even a 50 caliber models that put up some impressive energy levels. Plenty enough for coyote within 50 yards. As others have said, don’t assume your town ordinance is ok with air guns. I’m a cop in a town that has an ordinance regarding dangerous missiles. It covers everything from firearms to a kid with a slingshot, absurd as it sounds. It’s typically relegated to firearms only as a matter of discretion, unless someone is attacked with a bow (yes that happened). Then, well... play stupid games you win stupid prizes. Oh, and don’t count on any kind of discretion. It may be there, but you can’t count on it. __________________ Support the NRA-ILA Auction, ends 03/09/2018 https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=593946 Last edited by 5whiskey; June 18, 2019 at 10:47 PM.