k6saunde, I don't think we're talking about pulling a gun while riding. Anytime I have the bike up on two wheels and the engine is running 100% I plan to solve the problem with the throttle, not my gun. However on a bike you need to be able to get your weapon out quickly for the exact same reason a person walking down a street needs to. A few years ago while stopped at a light I had three guys get out of their car (stopped behind me) and decided to put me on the ground (I guess they wanted my bike). They landed a couple of good blows and I ran the red light to escape. Yes, I could have pulled a gun on them. I really don't like talking to cops while handcuffed in the back of a cruiser who have just interviewed multiple witnesses that claimed I pulled a gun when I could simply look and run a red light and maybe attract the attention of a cop (there's never one around when you need him). Had they gotten me down and off of the bike things would have gone quite differently. But the point is when riding it is much better to have it accessible on your person than attached to or locked up on the bike.
Carrying while riding a motorcycle.
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Exactly, drail.
Using a gun behind the wheel or on a bike is ridiculous, in my never to be humble opinion. If someone can justify it and produce a tactical methodology for doing so that makes sense, I'm all ears. Despite my aforementioned opinion, I'm open to new ideas and thoughts.
--Wag--
Using a gun behind the wheel or on a bike is ridiculous, in my never to be humble opinion. If someone can justify it and produce a tactical methodology for doing so that makes sense, I'm all ears. Despite my aforementioned opinion, I'm open to new ideas and thoughts.
--Wag--
Dragline45
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This seems like a bad idea to me so close to the rear wheel, I can see alot of dirt, dust, and grime making its way into that pistol. My buddies who ride and carry usually do so with a shoulder rig or a saddle bag.
DixieboyFL
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Depending on the weather, I carry a small 9mm or 38 spl revolver in a pocket sewn inside my vest and jacket. The pocket has a zippered top with a large tab to get grasp and open quickly.
In warmer weather, I carry a smaller gun in my pocket or in a small of the back snapped holster, depending on the shirt I'm wearing.
I'm not a fan of leaving my firearm on my bike as the odds of me needing it while on the bike are much much less than my being off the bike.
Just my 2 cents.................
In warmer weather, I carry a smaller gun in my pocket or in a small of the back snapped holster, depending on the shirt I'm wearing.
I'm not a fan of leaving my firearm on my bike as the odds of me needing it while on the bike are much much less than my being off the bike.
Just my 2 cents.................
While on a motorcycle the best defense you have is already in your right hand - the throttle. Good defensive riding skills should already have you prepared for spotting AND AVOIDING bad situations. Leaving yourself an avenue for escape is an essential skill and that doesn't change regardless of threat (car, truck, another bike or someone approaching you).
As far how I carry it's in the top slot pocket of my tank bag. Easily accessible when stopped and secure and out of harm's (bodily harm) in the event of meeting pavement. When I get where I'm going it goes IWB just as it would normally.
Ride safe.
As far how I carry it's in the top slot pocket of my tank bag. Easily accessible when stopped and secure and out of harm's (bodily harm) in the event of meeting pavement. When I get where I'm going it goes IWB just as it would normally.
Ride safe.
I'm sorry, Wag, but I have a hard time accepting your statement that full leathers are "the only way to go" when riding. For me, they'd be a major buzz-kill. I've been riding since 1958, usually in jeans, boots, a leather jacket, and a non-full cover helmet where required. Yes, no doubt I'd be safer in full leathers and a full cover helmet. I'd also be safer if I stopped riding motorcycles entirely. But safety, while important, is not my only interest or concern. As it happens, the only accident I've had involved going too slowly (and carelessly) over a covered bridge, getting onto a greasy car plank, and having the bike fall and break my leg. Leather pants would have made no difference, nor would a fiberglass-condom-with-viewing-port on my head. I certainly wouldn't argue that my riding attire is the only way to go - far from it. But it's my way. And on the positive side, it offers me lots more CCW options than full leathers would permit. My jacket and my vest, each sporting two inside concealment pockets, are from Coronado which specializes in CCW clothing. I can easily get my Kahr PM9, Sig 238 or NAA Guardian into my pocket. I've got an ankle rig that's easy to access. I've got options. Meanwhile, I've had 53 of my 70 years with wind in my face, bugs in my beard, and freedom in my heart. If I get flattened by the ubiquitous blind suburbanite in an SUV, I figure I've still had a great run. My way.
TriumphGuy
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Agreed. I'm not one to make off-topic posts, but don't disillusion yourself. You could be Malcolm Smith himself, but you can't control how other drivers on the road behave. Ever see the result of someone who hit a mailbox at 30mph with their face? If you're OK with the risks, by all means ride in shorts and sandals if you want.
Singlesix1954
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BMW Airhead...LCP in the front pocket. Sometimes stainless Bearcat 22 WRM in a custom full flap on the belt.
In 1989 I wiped out in Idaho doing 95 mph on a mountian hiway. Full face helmet, jeans, t-shirt. My Ruger mkI was in a black leather "U.S. GI 45 flap" holster. Although the beemer took a beating and my jeans were a total loss (thanks to the nurse @ ER cutting them off me not me soiling them) the gun was undamaged. My helmet was goudjed badly and the holster was scuffed up. This stupid wreck taught me 3 things. Don't go so damed fast, Always were a helmet on a motorcycle, and flap holsters are awesome! Oh yea. Rideing home 75 mi from the hospital on the back of a Kawee after a crash hurts.
In 1989 I wiped out in Idaho doing 95 mph on a mountian hiway. Full face helmet, jeans, t-shirt. My Ruger mkI was in a black leather "U.S. GI 45 flap" holster. Although the beemer took a beating and my jeans were a total loss (thanks to the nurse @ ER cutting them off me not me soiling them) the gun was undamaged. My helmet was goudjed badly and the holster was scuffed up. This stupid wreck taught me 3 things. Don't go so damed fast, Always were a helmet on a motorcycle, and flap holsters are awesome! Oh yea. Rideing home 75 mi from the hospital on the back of a Kawee after a crash hurts.
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Thepis said:
It's your skin, buddy. If you want to leave it on the road, be my guest. Road rash injury is the worst of all motorcycle accident injuries except for head injury. You DO wear a helmet, right?
Thepis said:
Disturbing.
Thepis said:
If you saw my other post, I don't think shooting from a car or bike is all that great an idea, frankly. Also, if you're carrying on body and you go down, leather or not, you run the risk of complicating injuries. Nothing like bleeding out on the highway from a ruptured spleen or liver because you fell on a pistol strapped to your body. Or any of a dozen other possible injury complications.
Thepis said:
If you like riding so much, make it last longer by protecting yourself. The smart way. Just sayin.'
--Wag--
Has this thread morphed into one about riding safety or is it still about CC on a bike?
For those like the previous poster who talk about off-body carry, what do you do about getting on and off the bike, like going into a store? If my gun is in my jacket or in a shoulder holster I just get off and go do my thing.
If it's in a bag I have to get it out and place it where I'm going to carry it, then take it back off and put it away when I'm done and ready to go.
What do you do if you park it and someone comes right up to you while it's still stowed away?
I'll keep mine handy and at the ready. I have not heard of cases where people bled out or died on the side of the road specifically from injuries caused by landing on the gun. Got any references for that happening?
For those like the previous poster who talk about off-body carry, what do you do about getting on and off the bike, like going into a store? If my gun is in my jacket or in a shoulder holster I just get off and go do my thing.
If it's in a bag I have to get it out and place it where I'm going to carry it, then take it back off and put it away when I'm done and ready to go.
What do you do if you park it and someone comes right up to you while it's still stowed away?
I'll keep mine handy and at the ready. I have not heard of cases where people bled out or died on the side of the road specifically from injuries caused by landing on the gun. Got any references for that happening?
TriumphGuy
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No, but have you ever fallen down on a big wad of keys or something similar that was in your pocket? Imagine that at 50 mph right into your kidney.
Geezerbiker
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I used to carry a M1911a1 in a belt pouch in front slung over toward my left hip. It tucked slightly under my jacket and was not at all noticeable.
I was turning wrenches in a bike shop back in those days and I'd ride a variety of bikes every day. This manor of carry worked with all bikes.
Also my Langlitz jacket has a gun pocket that works well with guns around Makarov size. My model 19 S&W was too big to carry in that pocket. The gun pocket is leather lined and nearly snag proof...
Tony
I was turning wrenches in a bike shop back in those days and I'd ride a variety of bikes every day. This manor of carry worked with all bikes.
Also my Langlitz jacket has a gun pocket that works well with guns around Makarov size. My model 19 S&W was too big to carry in that pocket. The gun pocket is leather lined and nearly snag proof...
Tony
On my Harley I have the saddle bag guard mounted water bottle holder with the zippered pouch. I store my gun in the zipped compartment, and AFAIK this complies with Florida law. If it rains, I stow it in a locked hard saddlebag.
Until Florida open carry passes (I do believe it will shortly), I have had the same wind blowing experience of many others who have posted. Even with a long shirt tucked under my butt, the gun-no matter what holster used-still shows an obvious outline when in the wind. LEOs don't seem to appreciate that very much...
Something like this:
Until Florida open carry passes (I do believe it will shortly), I have had the same wind blowing experience of many others who have posted. Even with a long shirt tucked under my butt, the gun-no matter what holster used-still shows an obvious outline when in the wind. LEOs don't seem to appreciate that very much...
Something like this:
