This bill amends the existing law regarding the types of pistols that are legally permitted for the taking of deer. The amendment changes the specific list of calibers previously allowed, which included .357 Magnum, 10mm Automatic, .41 Remington, .44 Magnum, .45 Long Colt, .480 Ruger, .50 Magnum, .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), .460 Rowland, .45 Super, .50 AE (Action Express), .357 SIG Sauer, .327 Federal Magnum, and .400 Corbon. The new language simplifies the list to include .327 Federal Magnum and any caliber .357 Magnum and greater, thus broadening the range of permissible calibers for deer hunting with pistols.

The bill also stipulates that a pistol used for taking deer must be loaded with no more than six rounds of ammunition at any time. This provision remains unchanged from the previous law. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, as indicated by its approval date of July 3, 2024, and its specified effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 208:3-d
As Amended by the House: 208:3-d
Version adopted by both bodies: 208:3-d
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 208:3-d