jblomenberg16
Grandmaster
I was reading through the latest DNR regs for an entirely different reason and this stood out to me. If I read this correctly, a Glock 23 would technically be a legal deer pistol, correct? Even though case length is too short, the specific callout for 40 S&W, and the 4.02" barrel should be good to go, right?
Legal handguns can be used to hunt deer during the firearms, reduction zone from Nov. 17, 2018 – Jan. 31, 2019 (in zones where local ordinances allow the use of a firearm), and special antlerless seasons.
Handguns, other than muzzleloading handguns, must have a barrel at least 4 inches long and must fire a bullet of .243-inch diameter or larger. The handgun cartridge case, without the bullet, must be at least 1.16 inches long. There is no maximum cartridge length for those used in handguns. Full metal-jacketed bullets are not permitted. The handgun must not be a rifle that has a barrel less than 18 inches. (A rifle with a barrel less than 18 inches is not considered a handgun.)
Handguns are not permitted for hunting on any military areas.
Some handgun cartridges that are legal for deer hunting include .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .44 Special, .45 Colt, .45 Long Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum, .35 Remington and .357 Herrett.
State law also legalizes a handgun that fires the 10mm Auto and 40 Smith & Wesson cartridge.
Some handgun cartridges that are illegal for deer hunting are .38 Special, .38 Smith and Wesson, .38 Colt New Police, .38/200, .38 Long Colt, .38 Super, .38 ACP, .38 Colt Auto, .45 ACP, .45 Automatic and .45 Auto Rim. All .25/.20, .32/.20 and .30 carbine ammunition is prohibited.