Yep, as one of the resident Riders here on the board , yes, I I carry all of the above on my putt'. Sometimes I carry in my saddlebag, and sometimes with spare shells, especially if I'm planning on stopping somewhere and putting some rounds down range while I'm out and about, generally on a Sunday afternoon after church. Sometimes I carry at the small of my back (6 o'clock) with my thumbreak holster snapped closed, just in case my holster rides up my back a bit from the pillion seat behind my saddle. If I'm wearing my vest which is more often than not I prefer to slide my holster in my breast pocket for my edc. A full size like my 1911 or my CZ 75 can be a little heavy for that, but for a compact or subcompact it works great.
if you have a Batwing fairing you can custom mount a holster in it as well like a lot of the local guys here do
I carry an LCP in my left rear pocket while riding street bikes, leaving the right hand free for throttle control, and in left cargo pocket on dirt bikes.
Up here in Alaska.
Tourists are surprised at how many bikers have rifle scabbards, on their rides. Everything from Gold wings, Harley D's, to BMW cycles.
Up here in Alaska.
Tourists are surprised at how many bikers have rifle scabbards, on their rides. Everything from Gold wings, Harley D's, to BMW cycles. View attachment 77415
Here in Australia if you carry a long arm in a scabbard or
slung across your back on your way to the range and a cop
spots you or some anti gun Drongo reports it.
You get arrested your gun confiscated and you have to go
before a Magistrate to argue your case.
MUST be in a locked case in a locked car boot.
In the meantime all your firearms are taken from you,
your licence is cancelled.
Just ask the odd aussie tourists who own guns.
Oh yes If the bolts are still in the rifles thats another fine.
Yea personally (and I know others do differently and everyone has different situations) but I personally am not a fan of "off body carry" especially for pistols.
I just like the idea that my gun is always on me, and not in a vehicle, or a bag or whatnot that can get lost, stolen, snatched, or bailed out of in a hurry and left behind whether unintended in the heat of things or not because due to whatever circumstances I couldn't get to it.
I've seen some guys with a one of those "tactical" concealed carry bags that they keep their handgun in.... and then walk around carrying everywhere with it... since you can't just set the thing down or leave it out of eyesight because it could get stolen... and it's your gun... they end up pretty much tethered to the thing like a woman with her purse...
Sorry ladies but having to carry around a bag everywhere you go that you can't let out of your eye sight like it's a baby, would be so incredibly annoying to me. And I'm sure it must be annoying to you all as well at times.
My handgun and at least one reload is always on my "first line" of gear, along with a knife or two, a lighter, my wallet, phone, a tactical light and more often than not a tourniquet etc.... no matter what if I have to walk, run or bail out or crawl out, at least I'll always have that minimum amount of gear on me.
Just got a bike and am trying to figure out the best method for me. OC is legal here in AL, but not sure if I'm comfortable with it. Sometimes I feel like it's asking for trouble. I generally carry a full size 1911, or a Kel-Tec P-11, and a Cobra .38 spl derringer with both.
I have a Blackhawk kydex holster for my 1911, but it's only level 1 retention and I'm not sure that I can fully trust it while riding. I have thought about using a lanyard or/and setting it up for cross draw, but there goes the OC vs CC issue. My P-11 fits in the inside pocket of my vest, but can be hard to get to, and is somewhat noticeable. I don't know, but I guess I'll figure it out.
I carry all the time. Strong side, under jacket, sometimes shoulder holster, sometimes small of the back.
Sometimes open carry, as to keep the nutty drivers at bay, though a jacket pocket full of marbles works as well! Yeah, doubtful if non riders will understand! Think marbles and windshields of tailgating drivers!
Open carry tends to ward off the goofy drivers because they think the worst if they get too close, in any direction once they see the gun.
Experiment, find what is comfortable for you.
Remember what instructions C.Smith gave one time, drive or shoot, but not simultaneously!
If at all possible, get out of the way, but if not, stop, then shoot. He is not a proponent of multitasking with guns or driving.
I carry all the time. Strong side, under jacket, sometimes shoulder holster, sometimes small of the back.
Sometimes open carry, as to keep the nutty drivers at bay, though a jacket pocket full of marbles works as well! Yeah, doubtful if non riders will understand! Think marbles and windshields of tailgating drivers!
Open carry tends to ward off the goofy drivers because they think the worst if they get too close, in any direction once they see the gun.
Experiment, find what is comfortable for you.
Remember what instructions C.Smith gave one time, drive or shoot, but not simultaneously!
If at all possible, get out of the way, but if not, stop, then shoot. He is not a proponent of multitasking with guns or driving.
I don't ride, but I would think a thigh holster of some sort would keep it out of the way and readily available. The BLACKHAWK Level 2 Tactical SERPA Holster is very nice and you won't ever have to worry about any retention issues.
OK, I can't resist. This dime store azzclown was spotted at the DMV wearing this damn patch he apparently got off eBay. I bet it won't be long before he gets his azz handed to him by a patched club member just for General ignorance and stupidity.
OK, I can't resist. This dime store azzclown was spotted at the DMV wearing this **** patch he apparently got off eBay. I bet it won't be long before he gets his azz handed to him by a patched club member just for General ignorance and stupidity.
^^^^ Mostly Arizona in the NE part of the state is where I've heard of people having issues. That area is DIRT poor and they really need money. It's almost impossible to get an answer from the Navajo nation as far as their laws go (they charge money for a book...) and well, If you were a really poor community and some guys from California come riding through with expensive motorcycles and visible guns... You get the idea. Discretion is the better part of valor right?
well i rely on speed to save my butt.
i am not a "biker" i ride a real bike, a crotch-rocket.
but still looking for a way to safely carry a gun under my leathers. as would not want any to say i am "open" carrying.
might see about a shoulder sling style holster.
no way am i going to do off body carry.
We do 800+ miles in a day sometimes. You're welcome to come along with your real bike...
I seriously love all motorcycles, even yours. I've ridden them all, when you're 54 years old with a sore back you'll rethink that riding position and lack of storage.
Usually carry a Kel Tec P3at in the front zipper chest pocket of my riding coat. Also been known to carry a G19 in a shoulder rig (cooler weather), or more recently a Springfield XDs in an IWB 4 o'clock carry.
If I have to travel through the hood I just sling my double barreled 10g over my shoulder. Makes the other drivers very polite!
well my bike is called a old mans bike. it is the yamaha fz1.
it has handle bars. but the hart of a race bike.
so i do have a upright sitting. as i do have a bad back, rebuilt neck. (i am 57).
so far i have done better then a 900 mile day. no problems..other than my butt. need a long range seat.
i like that ar holder. not for me but like it.
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