CCW and motorcycles

Clamp the gun to a Ram mount on the bars soi its ready to go at a moments notice.

If you like I can rig your bike for one handed operation so you have a free hand to do what you need :D
 
..."Ride how you want. Carry how you want."-- Quote

Indeed!

I've been riding and carrying for approximately 25 years. I've used shoulder holsters (makes it very easy), owb (also not a problem), and a fanny pack (convenient and simple). It simply depends upon my dress, destination and plans for the day. I could not care less what people think about me, my bike or how I carry as long as it's legal (and then I only care about LEOs and the court system, or the legislature when in session). I ride what I want because I like it and I've paid for it; I carry what I want because it's my firearm and I will be the one responsible for the weapon, the ammunition and carrying it around all day.
 
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CraigC, seems to me like you are the one starting the childish behavior by stating that no "biker" would wear a fanny pack.

Read the thread again, I never said a damn word about fanny packs, one way or the other.
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CraigC; I apologize, I guess I hadn't had enough coffee when I posted yesterday morning. I had your post confused with another. Please forgive.

Back on subject; I have worn a fanny pack in the past while on a bike but not in the last 15 years. Now I usually do either front pocket in a pocket holster or IWB at the 3:00 position.
 
"Clamp the gun to a Ram mount on the bars ..."

Then I'd be told that it would poke my eye out if a bird ever hit the ram mount and broke it, thus sending the gun into my eye, with the bird possibly hitting the trigger....


I gotta remember to quit bringing up guns on bike forums, and quit bringing up bikes on gun forums... :lol:
 
I think you should get a bike like Chuck Norris had in Delta Force. Then the bike is the gun:D Then if you wreck all you have to worry about is blowing a big hole in the earth and peee'ing off the tree huggers.

You did the right thing get a few holster and see how they work. Then you will have 2 you will not need, go to the bottom of the Threads and post them in the WTS 2 holsters I messed up and bought(LOL). I have boxes of holsters I messed up and bought. Anyone who CCw's should also if they don't stay away from them;)
 
Eh, I'll probably keep the assortment of holsters. I'm sure I'll find a situation where one will work better than the other.

I bought 3 mainly to find one that will work on the bike...but I also need some for when I'm out with the wife. :)

Whatever I use on the bike, will likely not be what I use off the bike.
 
I don't do any long trips on my bike, 1200 Sportster, but when I do ride I carry a sub compact in my vest. Never been a problem but not able hit the bars when carring no place to safely lock the weapons up on the bike. I have seen a few weapons locked thru the grip and barrel to the frame of the bike. Not me, I like my XD to much.
 
I keep it simple.

I always wear a jacket on my Harley. My CCW is always either in a side pocket (zippered) or inside chest pocket (zippered).

The pockets and pocket size are always a consideration when looking for a new riding jacket.

I also carry my smaller pistols when riding.

I'm a pleasure rider... I do not commute on my bike... now there is a dangerous sport!
 
I use an ankle holster on the inside of my right leg. I can reach it with either hand quickly if necessary. Works for me.
 
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Wear whatever you want, I don't see how being on a bike changes much of anything, other than the more restrictive clothing.
 
Don't ride anymore. Too old and lame now. But when I did ride I used a vest by Coronado Leather such as the one in the pic. Made for concealed carry these are truly quality products and, for riding a bike, just can't be beat.
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Question. I will be going on a motorcycle trip to Vancouver Island from Wash state this summer and have my Washington State CC permit and always carry. I know I can't cross the border with the pistol into Canada on the trip. So is there someplace to leave the pistol at the border so I can have it while on the rest of the trip to and from Canada. thanks rj
 
nope, i used to ride from Seattle to van B.C. alot, just leave it at home that day.

BTW, make sure you have all your safety gear, glasses, dot helmet, etc....

we had a few guys turned back from the border for not having dot helmets, and safety/sun glasses. we all had to go back to a local bike shop to pick the stuff, and lost about 2hrs time.
 
well tragik, we're just trying to get your back, but you apparently know it all already. I for one am done trying to help you. (re. Post #47)
 
Good for you. You can't answer my question, so I'll be damned if I need your "answers". Have a good day now! :)
 
One sportbike rider to another. I carried a Kel-tec p32 in a chest pocket of my leather jacket. It was concealed and allowed me to move around freely. I don't have time to read ALL of the last 50 posts so I'm not sure if you wear a jacket or not and don't care either way. That being said, if you do, a tailor could sew a pocket into your jacket liner to fit the G27 if you don't already have one.
 
TRaGIK, not treating all the advice in here as gospel shows good judgement. There are certain issues, (SOB will immediately put you in wheelchair), that are just politically correct. These are great forums, but they attract a few...uhm... squirrels. Mostly not tho.
 
When I'm on my cycle for a day long pleasure ride or on a motorcycle trip, I'm carrying with a shoulder rig that hangs my pistol horizontally on my left side, accessible with my right hand. I never ride without either my mesh jacket or my leather, even if it's 100 degrees.

I can't imagine any scenario where I would even unholster my carry gun while on a running motorcycle. For sure, I would ride away from danger. Having ridden for 15+ years, I'm smart enough to know for certain that if I have a handgun in either hand, I am likely to crash my cycle. Then, I'm not only in danger of attack, I'm most likely hurt from a crash. Someone else might be much more skilled on a cycle, but you won't see me with a drawn handgun and a running motorcycle.

When riding, I also refuse to place myself in a position (when stopped) that doesn't allow me a way to get out. That's much more about motorcycle survival tactics than it is about crime avoidance.

The time I most want my concealed weapon when I'm on my motorcycle is when I stop at gas stations in cities and towns that I don't call home. For exactly that reason, I would rather not have my concealed pistol off my person and in a tank bag or saddle bag.

One last thing-- in the State of Ohio, a clip draw can get you in to trouble. At this point, it's specifically worded that any firearm concealed on the person by a licensed person must be in an actual holster when in a motor vehicle. As well, Ohio defines a motorcycle as a motor vehicle. Thus, in Ohio, if you have a pistol in a pocket with a clipdraw while sitting on a motorcycle, you better be in your driveway and you better own the property. If not, you are breaking the law and could be arrested for it.

Clipdraw is fine in Ohio if you are licensed to carry and you stay away from motorized transportation. But if you get in to a car or on a bike, clip draw is illegal.
 
I bought my first bike when I was 16 years old and have been riding most of the time since then, so that's nearly 50 years of riding.

For me, the tank bag on my good old FJ1200 works best.

Keep the shiny side up.
 
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