Hello. I had a quick question about if it is OK to transport an air rifle on a bicycle in MA while going to a shooting range or rabbit hunting area. Also, if one of the routes goes through a school zone, are there any issues with that? Does the air rifle have to be in a locked case, or is a slip case alright? Thanks.
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Carrying an air rifle on a bike
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Rick O'Shea
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Great First Post!
Hope you get your license back!
Hope you get your license back!
M1911
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What do you think the average suburban housewife will do if she drives by and sees you carrying a rifle on your bicycle?
Nothing good will come from this. Don't do it.
Just because something is legal to do doesn't mean it is wise to do so.
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Marty McFly
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The flip side to that is don't pander. I'm on both sides
M1911
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Good point. Riding a bicycle may just be worse than open carry
71montess
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Are you old enough to hunt on your own ?
Wickedcoolname
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Good lord, you can tell it's a North East forum when there's caution and hand wringing over a guy riding a bike with a frigging air gun!
Just do it and don't listen to the old ladies.
Just do it and don't listen to the old ladies.
Back in the late 70' and all thru the 80's , I used to ride my bicycle, with either a double barrel 12, going for ducks, or a blackpowder for some tin can plinkin.
Not just a little, pretty much the entire season, No one had any problem with it. Maybe once a cop rolled by, same direction, rolled his window down and asked , "got a license?", answered , Yup, and pointed to my chest with a pinned on hunting license. Typical SOP. Reasoning for a bicycle for me was, beats walking, and has a level of discreet. Also many, mostly had hip boots or waders on too. Wood ducks are fast and tasty!
Not just a little, pretty much the entire season, No one had any problem with it. Maybe once a cop rolled by, same direction, rolled his window down and asked , "got a license?", answered , Yup, and pointed to my chest with a pinned on hunting license. Typical SOP. Reasoning for a bicycle for me was, beats walking, and has a level of discreet. Also many, mostly had hip boots or waders on too. Wood ducks are fast and tasty!
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Mtn_Guy
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I thought if you carry an air rifle on a bicycle in MA it has to be unloaded and in the trunk, no? Don’t forget your helmet…
