BigV said:
He said it wouldn’t be a good idea to carry with the weapon “in plain view” as the LEO were sure to get man with a gun calls.
Unfortunately, the advice you were given directed you to break the law. The *only* way to legally carry on a motorcycle is in plain sight. The problem with the "but a police officer told me..." defense is that it will likely result in a criminal record. Follow the law, not a police interpretation.
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In the wintertime when I am wearing a coat, I use a Comp-Tac Pro Undercover IWB for my Taurus PT145. I wear it between my belt and my pants, crossdraw style. This keeps the gun nearest the door when I'm driving - out of view of passing vehicles and drive-thru workers but still "in plain sight." I use the same rig in the summer when I'm wearing a long, untucked shirt. The clothing can simply be moved to expose the firearm while driving and easily covered just prior to exiting the vehicle.
There is just no good way to carry in the car in Ohio in the spring, summer and fall if you tuck in your shirt. I have a High Noon "Hidden Ally" holster as well as a DiSantis "Tuck This" holster that I like, but I can't use them if I'm in a car.
I was going to use my Smart Carry holster in the summer and drive with my pants around my knees, but thought better of it.
A friend of mine has been known to keep a gun in a briefcase on his passenger seat. The case is locked, with the key in the lock, turned 3/4 of the way toward unlocked. With a simple click of the key, the gun can be in-hand as quickly as drawing from a holster. ... and it's legal according to a strict interpretation of the wording of the law, the spirit of the law notwithstanding.
Hope this helps.
-Dave