I've peaked through this forum a bit (perhaps I should more thoroughly), I'm hoping my question can be specifically addressed.
I live on a 1.38 acre lot, of which is loaded with misc. form of critters.
Recently, there have been black bear spotted in our area, which raises concern due to the setup of the porch on the back of my house (glassed in, a bear could probably walk right through it.) There is also Coyote in the area,which I consider a lesser concern, however valid.
This has me considering the purchase of a 12ga boom stick, solely for the purpose of close encounters of the furry kind.
From what I have read, it appears that I need a pistol permit to purchase a long gun? Same holds true for ammunition unless I have a "ammunition certificate"?
Again, I'm not a hunter, not looking to fill deer tags and such.
(Also, what would the legality be in my area with the plot of land I'm on? Do I have enough land to allow a hunter on premises?)