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Topic: What Is the “Safety Zone”?  (Read 410 times)

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Hojoman

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January 18, 2017

Question: I have been looking in the regulations and can’t find any language stating I can’t hunt near a road. The “safety zone” as referenced in the regulations does not specifically include “roads.” The only thing I can find pertaining to roads is that one cannot shoot from or across one. I ask because I belong to a hunting club that borders a public road. (Albert)

Answer: That is a very good and quite commonly asked question. Nothing in the FGC defines a specific no shoot buffer along public roads. However, according to FGC, section 3004 and Penal Code, section 374c, it is unlawful to discharge a firearm from on or over a “public road.” This term is defined as the area improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicle travel pursuant to the California Vehicle Code, section 530. Although the FGC does not specifically define a safety zone other than what is referenced in section 3004 (see next question), your local county or municipality may have an ordinance that does. Thanks for your question, and stay safe.
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