Pennsylvania Game Commission Gives Thumbs Up To Semi-Auto Shotguns

By Tom Knighton

For many people, the shotgun is the ultimate do-all firearm. They’re capable of taking down just about any game you want them to, so long as you can get close enough. However, not all shotguns are authorized to be used for all game. Sometimes for good reason, but still…

In Pennsylvania, at least there’s been a bit of sanity interjected. Now, hunters can use semiautomatic shotguns.

Semiautomatic centerfire shotguns that propel single-projectile ammunition will be lawful sporting arms in most of Pennsylvania’s firearms deer, bear and elk seasons in 2018-19.

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave unanimous approval to regulatory changes that permit these sporting arms for deer, bear and elk hunting. For elk, the shotgun needs to be 12-gauge or larger.

The Game Commission historically has permitted the use of semiautomatic shotguns for deer and bear seasons within its special regulations areas near Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

With today’s vote, such authorization is extended to the remainder of the Commonwealth, as well as to the state’s elk hunters.

It seems that Pennsylvania is a little behind the times when it comes to guns. In particular, they seem to be just now recognizing semiautomatic weapons as being viable for hunting.

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Source:: Bearing Arms