Carrying Rifle (weapon) in boat in ocean

[Driller]

I was told that it was illegal to have a gun on a boat in the gulf of mexico. Is this true?

 

[txinvestigator]

Texas law certainly does not prohinbit it. I do not believe federal laws prohibit it; I have never read such a law. In international waters outside the territory of the US, you are OK. The problem is if you venture into the waters of another country that DOES prohibit it.

 

[Driller]

My source is not that credible. I figured he was wrong. You are crazy not to have some protection in the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico.

 

[zembonez]

Most seagoing ships carry firearms on board unless they normally dock in ports that prohibit them. Even then, I'd bet they are still on board... just a little more hidden.

 

[texasislandboy]

most ports will take the guns and return them when the ship unties from the dock seen it and done it

 

[txinvestigator]

most ports will take the guns and return them when the ship unties from the dock seen it and done it

"Most"? Google the topic. Many a folks have had legal problems when they docked in ports of countries who prohibit firearms.

 

[tenfeathers]

Never have a firearm or ammo in your possession in Mexican territory water or otherwise you will go to jail.

 

[cuate]

Between my age, the murderous mexicans warring in Mexico, and a happy marriage to a great person for many years, cheap Carta Blanka, boy's towns, and the lure of Mexico lost it's glow for half a century. Fishing ? There's Lakes all overTexas where you don't really need a firearm unless you just want to pack one for snakes and zombies, but most don't willingly allow firearms if they are aware of it...

And fellow Cowboys, you'll never know if I'm carrying to the outhouse out yonder, but there are "black widders" so they say !

 

[Orbie]

I would not be found anywhere near those waters now. I have a friend that loves to fish Lake Amistad. However, he was shot at last time. So he WILL NOT go back. I dont blame him...

 

[MR Redneck]

When I worked offshore, it was common knowledge that firarms was not permitted in international waters. Hell, everybody thought that.
Maybe we were all wrong?
I aint going back out there so I dont care. I hate the ocean! They got shit in there that will eat a grown man, I seen it!

 

[MuddyWaterMan]

When I worked offshore, it was common knowledge that firarms was not permitted in international waters. Hell, everybody thought that.
Maybe we were all wrong?
I aint going back out there so I dont care. I hate the ocean! They got shit in there that will eat a grown man, I seen it!

What I run into more than anything in the Maritime Industry is the company itself having rules against it and being ambiguous enough on explaining the rules that most employees think it is LAW. Just my experience.


Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

 

[texasislandboy]

I would not be found anywhere near those waters now. I have a friend that loves to fish Lake Amistad. However, he was shot at last time. So he WILL NOT go back. I dont blame him...

i have been the past 4 weekends but i pack heat and a 75mph boat

 

[txinvestigator]

There is no law against firearms in "international" waters. Those waters are not under the jurisdiction of any nation.