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Cardon Man
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Bows and crossbows: legal in Mexico?
Does anyone know if it's legal to own a bow or crossbow in Mexico?
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BajaVida
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how about slingshots and machetes?
need to know
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Are TASERs legal?
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Packoderm
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Poison darts?
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Cardon Man
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Thanks so much for your well thought out replies! Really though, I don't get the joke. Did I ask the wrong question here? 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cardon Man
Thanks so much for your well thought out replies! Really though, I don't get the joke. Did I ask the wrong question here? |
you need to explain why you are asking. are you planning on hunting rabbits to live off the land? or are you a gun type looking for an alternative
self-defense weapon?
a gringo wandering around with a bow and no hunting license is bound to atrract attention of law enforcement, regardless of "the law."
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Cardon Man
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Man-o-man...I didn't realize this was such a tough question. :?:
Is curiosity a sufficient explanation for asking?
I already own an air rifle so if I wanted to kill bunnies and birds I'm covered. Self defence weapons...well, a bow would certainly do in a pinch.
Attracting the attention of the law seems unlikely. For one thing, I live a long way from the nearest neighbor. Secondly, I simply wanted to have a
bow or crossbow for fun, eg. Target practice in the back yard. Believe it or not, archery has been an Olympic sport since 1900.
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bajalou
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No reference, but I had heard several years ago that bows were OK, but cross-bows illegal.
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This subject has been tossed around a
couple times, not that I'm suggesting
it, but a speargun would be
a definate deterent, I just
would not want to have to use it,
myself, I probably would go with pepper
spray, I understand it's sold
in Mex
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Skip_Mac
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Please be careful what you practice on Cardon Man.....remember the deceased but not missed David Grunman...
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DENNIS
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The crossbow question has been gone over in the past and my recollection is that nobody knows. It's like every other law in Mexico that people say
they know but, really don't. I wouldn't even trust a lawyer's opinion unless he had the book in front of him. Cops don't know either. If you
really, I mean REALLY want to know, you'll have to pay a lawyer to do his homework and show you. Then.....you'll know. Untill then, don't test it
in public.
Machetes....they are sold in hardware stores but, I wouldn't take that as reason to tuck it in your belt when you're going to the local gin-mill.
Archery is an olympic sport and they have hay bale targets in the local Sports Citys, Ciudad Deportes. I wouldn't take one of those to the bar
either.
Seems common sense is the best law teacher.
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Cardon Man
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skip_Mac
Please be careful what you practice on Cardon Man.....remember the deceased but not missed David Grunman... |
Skip_Mac....I'm not familiar with your reference.
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Cardon Man
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
The crossbow question has been gone over in the past and my recollection is that nobody knows. It's like every other law in Mexico that people say
they know but, really don't. I wouldn't even trust a lawyer's opinion unless he had the book in front of him. Cops don't know either. If you
really, I mean REALLY want to know, you'll have to pay a lawyer to do his homework and show you. Then.....you'll know. Untill then, don't test it
in public.
Machetes....they are sold in hardware stores but, I wouldn't take that as reason to tuck it in your belt when you're going to the local gin-mill.
Archery is an olympic sport and they have hay bale targets in the local Sports Citys, Ciudad Deportes. I wouldn't take one of those to the bar
either.
Seems common sense is the best law teacher. |
Very good Dennis, Thanks!
I figured the bow/crossbow question would fall into the "nobody knows" category. I was hoping for some insightful stories / anecdotes...eg. "I just
bought one in La Paz" or "We cross the border with them regularly"...something like that.
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Deniability
Baseball bats are never questioned, especially if you have a sack of baseballs with the intention to play a game with the local kids.
A super squirt (SuperSquirt?) gun loaded with ammonia is great for discouraging seagulls and other pests.
All legal and nonthreatening looking when the military are investigating your car. :>
[Edited on 3-23-2009 by Gypsy Jan]
[Edited on 3-23-2009 by Gypsy Jan]
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Dave
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Fighting fire with fire
If you are genuinely concerned about safety and can't leave Mexico then get a handgun. Sure it's illegal but you can always buy your way out of
trouble.
If you're alive. 
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Cardon Man
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
If you are genuinely concerned about safety and can't leave Mexico then get a handgun. Sure it's illegal but you can always buy your way out of
trouble.
If you're alive. |
Dave...I'm not talking self defence here. I feel quite safe were I live. I really wanted a bow and/or crossbow for fun.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
If you are genuinely concerned about safety and can't leave Mexico then get a handgun. Sure it's illegal but you can always buy your way out of
trouble.
If you're alive. |
Best advice yet. Desperate situations call for desperate solutions.
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Fun thread. Not sure why. My two cents- the more you make it look like archery is your favorite hobby and sport of choice- the less trouble you
would have with any authorities. Get a few nice target covers for the hay bales, measure off your yardage, etc. It sounds like you have the land.
Just make it look like this is what you do and where you do it. But I don't know why you'd have any problems at all.
These Army guys down here are horrible shots even with their scopes and lasers- I doubt they're worried about Robin Hood coming to town. They may
want the equipment for their own enjoyment though so you are right to find out and print a copy to have with you.
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Cardon Man
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If indeed they are legal...I wonder where one can buy bows and/or crossbows in Los Cabos or La Paz? anyone seen them for sale?
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