legal?

[jmw1974]

Is it legal to use two firearms at once while deer hunting? I.e. a shotgun and rifle, of course where rifles are permitted.

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[jdonovan]

I know of no VA DGIF regulation that limits the number of firearms in your possession while hunting.

However, you need to have the correct ammunition for the seasons/game that are open at the time. i.e. having fine shot when small game is closed and only deer is open would be a problem.

[meak99]

What about two muzzleloaders for a quick followup shot? Like jdonovan, I've never seen a regulation against it, and both certainly must be legal for the season & county you are hunting in.

[jmw1974]

I was always taught/told you could only possess one firearm. Reason I wonder is bc there is nothing in the regs and I know of some folks who hunt in a shotgun county but take their muzzle loader for longer shots along with their shotgun. Emailed dgif to get their perspective. Thanks!

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[jdonovan]

I know of some folks who hunt in a shotgun county but take their muzzle loader for longer shots along with their shotgun.

why not get a combination gun like http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/brn ... leshotgun/

[jrswanson1]

Is it legal to use two firearms at once while deer hunting? I.e. a shotgun and rifle, of course where rifles are permitted.

Per my hunter education instructor and TWO game wardens, the answer to your particular question is NO. If you have a concealed carry permit, you are allowed to have a concealed pistol with you, but no to two long guns.

[Yarddawg]

Per my hunter education instructor and TWO game wardens, the answer to your particular question is NO. If you have a concealed carry permit, you are allowed to have a concealed pistol with you, but no to two long guns.

You didn't happen to get a cite for the reg that prohibits this did you? Just curious as I cannot find one.

[gunderwood]

Per my hunter education instructor and TWO game wardens, the answer to your particular question is NO. If you have a concealed carry permit, you are allowed to have a concealed pistol with you, but no to two long guns.

You didn't happen to get a cite for the reg that prohibits this did you? Just curious as I cannot find one.

+1

As far as I know, that's just their opinion and there is no regulation which prohibits what you are asking. It would be useful only under certain circumstances and in general I'd think it's more of a PITA than it's worth.

[jrswanson1]

Per my hunter education instructor and TWO game wardens, the answer to your particular question is NO. If you have a concealed carry permit, you are allowed to have a concealed pistol with you, but no to two long guns.

You didn't happen to get a cite for the reg that prohibits this did you? Just curious as I cannot find one.

This same question was asked last year. Read the book you get with the hunting license, it's spelled out!

[jdonovan]

This same question was asked last year. Read the book you get with the hunting license, it's spelled out!

if you buy the license online you don't get the book.

[AlanM]

Hunting & Trapping Regulations

What you are asking (re: concealed carry while hunting)is on page 18 of this pdf: 2011-2012-virginia-hunting-and-trapping-regulations.pdf

[tursiops]

The OP's question was about two long guns.....not one plus something concealed. I am unable to find any restrictions in the various documents.