New to Virginia

[Tony S.]

Well, I finally left Texas and transferred to the Chesapeake, VA area. I am now working with the Navy (still wearing Coast Guard uniform) in the Norfolk area. Anyway, as I get familiar with the area, I would like to know if there are any Luger collectors in the area. I would like to, at least, have a cup of coffee (cold beverages available) and chat about Lugers, gun shows, etc.

Thanks,
Tony Saliceti
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[John Sabato]

Hi Tony... I am a few hours away in Winchester... and don't get down your way hardly ever... but just wanted you to know that us Virginians welcome you... I work in the springfield va area.

[Lugerdoc]

Tony, I have a couple of luger customers in the Va.Beach area. Don't want to state any names without permission, but if you frequent some of the local gun shops, I'm sure some names will come up. Your posting reminded me of some happy times almost 50 years ago when I was stationed in the Norfolk area. Just remembered the old Norfoik H.S. check when dealing with the "ladies" --- "We don't drink, We don't smoke --- Norfuk, Norfuk, Norfuk". TH

[azlaw]

I used to live in Virgina many years ago. The hunting laws were... interesting. They effectively had no bag limit on antlerless deer. There was an active "Hunters for the Hungry" program to encourage mass slaughter of deer over and above the meat needs of the individual hunter. There was a bear taunting season. There was a fish shooting season. The Big Game permit included individual tags to take at least one of about every species bigger than a breadbox. There may even have been a state law requiring every able-bodied adult male to kill some sort of animal every year. What a state!

There were some great gun shows in Richmond at the time, but this was back in the 1990s.

H

[Tony S.]

Thanks for the replies. I am looking forward to my new duties and residence in VA. I hope to meet some of you at the Chantilly gun show in VA.
Thanks, Tony
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[George Anderson]

Originally posted by azlaw
I used to live in Virgina many years ago. The hunting laws were... interesting. They effectively had no bag limit on antlerless deer. There was an active "Hunters for the Hungry" program to encourage mass slaughter of deer over and above the meat needs of the individual hunter. There was a bear taunting season. There was a fish shooting season. The Big Game permit included individual tags to take at least one of about every species bigger than a breadbox. There may even have been a state law requiring every able-bodied adult male to kill some sort of animal every year. What a state!

There were some great gun shows in Richmond at the time, but this was back in the 1990s.

H

Henry, as a born Virginian and hunter I can say that your summary of our game laws in the 1990's is a bit exaggerated but we are overrun with an out of control deer population, black bear are thriving and Canada geese have reached a nuisance level that used to be reserved for city pigeons. The only weak historical game species is quail and that is due to modern farming practices not over hunting.

[Dick Herman]

Hello Tony,

Wish you all the best in your new location. Hope that you enjoy enhancing your collecting experience in that part of the country. Hopefully our paths will cross again.

Dick

[azlaw]

Originally posted by George Anderson
Henry, as a born Virginian and hunter I can say that your summary of our game laws in the 1990's is a bit exaggerated...

Ok, I'll admit that, but lest you think me entirely mad, consider Exhibits A and B. I never partook of the fish shooting, but what a concept! I hear that the method is to aim for the tip of their nose...

H

4VAC15-320-150. Shooting certain fish in Clinch River in Scott County.

It shall be lawful for any person holding a current license to fish to shoot suckers, redhorse and carp with a rifle, during the hours of sunrise to sunset, from April 15 to May 31, both inclusive, in the waters of the Clinch River within the limits of Scott County; except, that it shall be unlawful to shoot fish on Sunday, or within the limits of any town, or from any bridge. No more than 20 such fish may be so taken during any one day. All persons engaged in the shooting or the retrieval of fish pursuant to this section shall have in their possession a current fishing license.

Statutory Authority

�§�§29.1-501, 29.1-502, 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR325-03-1 �§15, eff. January 1, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1995.

4VAC15-50-120. Bear hound training season. (AKA Bear Taunting Season)

A. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the sections appearing in this chapter, it shall be lawful to chase black bear with dogs, without capturing or taking, in all counties and cities or in the portions in which bear hunting is permitted except in the counties of Accomack, Amelia, Appomattox, ... and Norfolk, from the second Saturday in August through the last Saturday in September. It shall be unlawful to have in immediate possession a firearm, bow or any weapon or device capable of taking a black bear while participating in the bear hound training season.

B. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the sections appearing in this chapter, it shall be lawful to chase black bear with dogs, without capturing or taking, in the counties of Brunswick, Greensville, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg from the first Monday in December and for 11 consecutive hunting days following, both dates inclusive, except bear dog training will be unlawful on Sunday in these counties during this period. It shall be unlawful to have in immediate possession a firearm, bow or any weapon or device capable of taking a black bear while participating in the bear hound training season.

Statutory Authority

�§�§29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR325-02-2 �§12, eff. July 15, 1992; amended, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 1997; Volume 15, Issue 19, eff. July 1, 1999; Volume 19, Issue 19, eff. July 1, 2003.

Amended, Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 19, eff. July 1, 2006. [/B]

[George Anderson]

So what's wrong with shooting invasive garbage nuisance fish and training bear hounds? All the hounds do is chase the bear up a tree and then you leash up the dogs and carry them home. We can also shoot starlings, English sparrows and pigeons any time any where.

[azlaw]

Not a thing is wrong, if only other states were as broad minded as Virginia. Now if Arizona would let us shoot carp... I know this one boat dock... won't need no 30 days, niether... just 10 minutes and a few mags of 7.62x39 and we'll have us a fiesta... fish tacos for everyone!

H

[Tony S.]

It was very nice to meet some of the forum members at the Chantilly gun show. Thanks for the warm welcoming and good time.

[Edward Tinker]

Tony, sorry I coldn't make it, too much happening in PA, I am sure we'll be able to meet fairly soon.


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[John Sabato]

Hey Tony... you need to edit your profile and put your new location!

[Tony S.]

Done!
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[Crotalus]

I also reside in Virginia. Richmond isn't much of a city coming from NY but the gun laws up there are insane. BTW, is there anyplace in VA where fish may be taken by a firearm this late in the season?

[George Anderson]

You can shoot Gar any time.