rico700
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S&W 642 in windshield bag and G19 on hip.
Minding state borders of course
Minding state borders of course
Carry on a motorcycle.
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ridgerunner1965
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i have a langlitz leather jacket. it has a gun pocket on the left high chest area. it will accomdate a small to med sized revolver or auto.
the jacket is thick horsehide and heavy built. with a gun installed no one would even know its there.
a single brass snap closes it and it can be deployed quickly with your right hand.
the jacket is thick horsehide and heavy built. with a gun installed no one would even know its there.
a single brass snap closes it and it can be deployed quickly with your right hand.
Jackal
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Almost every modern CE armored riding jacket has a left breast zippered pocket. I can carry a fullsize handgun in it.
76shuvlinoff
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I'm left handed and carried a compact 1911 in a right side shoulder rig. Later it was an XD40sc OWB at 8 o'clock. Since then it's an LCP IWB at 8: o'clock or left jacket pocket or in a windshield bag.
Rick McC.
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Kahr CM9 in a Sneaky Pete.
Speedo66
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I see 3 intake manifolds on the right side, and dual exhausts, so I'd hazard a guess it's something in the Goldwing family. Only other bike that might have 3 intakes I can think of would be a Triumph Rocket.
On further thought, and looking closer at the tank, I think it is a Rocket 3.
Just curious, what would you have talked with him about?
Just like you, just curious! I had an H-D LowRider for 7 years and then sold it so I'm now bikeless but I like to talk with any biker that I see at a gas station, etc. to see where they've been on their bike. I rarely see a biker carrying so I'm curious about the reason why and does he belong to a range, etc. You know the old saying, curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction bought him back to life.
Fair enough. I've heard a few people make similar comments who were unaware of the legality of open carry in the area they were located. Wasn't sure if that's what you meant.
rskent
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How would you know if they were carrying? I’m always willing to talk bikes, but I don’t think I would tell you what or if I was carrying.
He was talking about a biker he saw who was open carrying.
guyfromohio
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Interesting twist on the law here in Ohio. Open carry is legal without permit in Ohio. Has been forever. However, you must have a CHL to open carry on a motorcycle.
Yup, they're treated the same as other motorized vehicles. I'm not sure if there's other states where motorcycles and cars/trucks are treated differently as it relates to open carry. Does anyone know?
rskent
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My bad !
I wear different riding gear depending on how I expect to ride that day. I'm bike-curious and have a few types of motorcycles in the stable. Somedays it's a sporty ride on the ZRX or VFR, other days it's a cruise on the old Magna. If I'm wearing my Schott leather jacket and casual pants I can comfortably conceal IWB on almost all rides (less comfortable to for me to conceal on a cruiser than a standard or sport bike) but with a closer fitting sport jacket and riding pants carrying on the body is out of the question. Even if a pistol could be concealed I'd never be able to access it in a useful amount of time. I've nearly wet myself by not being able to remove my gloves and access my zipper in time.
A couple years ago I was wearing IWB on a KLR650 cruising in the right lane around 70mph when a lane changer (dually truck with a trailer) pulled into me. I wobbled uncontrollably and high sided, landing on my right side, slapping the my head on the highway, spun a few times and stabilized while sliding backwards and facing the oncoming traffic. While tumbling my jacket folded up and left a few nice swirls of road rash on my back. Very scary and lucky to be alive. I lost my pistol during the tumble but the holster stayed with me. All of my gear except the steerhide Schott leather and belt were ruined in the process. The belt and holster took a lot of damage and the gun was dinged up after taking a ride on the pavement. I was still mobile enough to recover the pistol and stash it in a bag before emergency personnel arrived. I was torn up and hurting pretty good where I made initial impact on my gun and holster in the 4 o'clock area. The small folding knife in my pocket left a bruise as did the carbiner on my other side. Everything I had on my person or in my pockets found the ground and left a painful mark. Gloves, boots, helmet, shirt, holster clips all ruined. Front end of the KLR650 and both tires had to be replaced, repaired myself with some insurance money left over for my trouble.
The truck driver admitted to speeding 90+mph while using his cell phone at the time of impact. The officer chose not to cite the driver for being on a cell phone as it wasn't illegal where the driver was from (North Dakota) but it's most certainly quite Illegal in IL. Still very upset over that. Should have gone to court. When the time was appropriate I notified the police officer about the firearm in my bag, they asked if it was loaded (of course it was) and if I had a concealed carry license, and when I showed my license said they would like to maintain control of my firearm for the duration of the emergency. They took my bag, asked where in the bag it was located, checked (but did not clear) the firearm, and tossed my bag in the front seat of the police cruiser. After I'd been looked after and information was exchanged the officer gave me my bag back for the ride home with the tow truck driver. I have no complaints about how the officer handled the accident with a firearm involved.
Anyhow, motorcycles are dangerous enough without firearms involved. I will still IWB around town but for extended riding I use a tank bag on the bike or keep it ready in a day bag strapped to the seat. On or about my person is still better than back at home.
A couple years ago I was wearing IWB on a KLR650 cruising in the right lane around 70mph when a lane changer (dually truck with a trailer) pulled into me. I wobbled uncontrollably and high sided, landing on my right side, slapping the my head on the highway, spun a few times and stabilized while sliding backwards and facing the oncoming traffic. While tumbling my jacket folded up and left a few nice swirls of road rash on my back. Very scary and lucky to be alive. I lost my pistol during the tumble but the holster stayed with me. All of my gear except the steerhide Schott leather and belt were ruined in the process. The belt and holster took a lot of damage and the gun was dinged up after taking a ride on the pavement. I was still mobile enough to recover the pistol and stash it in a bag before emergency personnel arrived. I was torn up and hurting pretty good where I made initial impact on my gun and holster in the 4 o'clock area. The small folding knife in my pocket left a bruise as did the carbiner on my other side. Everything I had on my person or in my pockets found the ground and left a painful mark. Gloves, boots, helmet, shirt, holster clips all ruined. Front end of the KLR650 and both tires had to be replaced, repaired myself with some insurance money left over for my trouble.
The truck driver admitted to speeding 90+mph while using his cell phone at the time of impact. The officer chose not to cite the driver for being on a cell phone as it wasn't illegal where the driver was from (North Dakota) but it's most certainly quite Illegal in IL. Still very upset over that. Should have gone to court. When the time was appropriate I notified the police officer about the firearm in my bag, they asked if it was loaded (of course it was) and if I had a concealed carry license, and when I showed my license said they would like to maintain control of my firearm for the duration of the emergency. They took my bag, asked where in the bag it was located, checked (but did not clear) the firearm, and tossed my bag in the front seat of the police cruiser. After I'd been looked after and information was exchanged the officer gave me my bag back for the ride home with the tow truck driver. I have no complaints about how the officer handled the accident with a firearm involved.
Anyhow, motorcycles are dangerous enough without firearms involved. I will still IWB around town but for extended riding I use a tank bag on the bike or keep it ready in a day bag strapped to the seat. On or about my person is still better than back at home.
Back in the pre-dawn of modern history, during my motorcycle-riding days, I found on the few occasions that I wore a very visible sidearm openly on the highway, it eliminated tailgating behind me, cars passing me & cutting in sharply in front of me, and cars changing into my lane in the space already occupied by me in my lane.
Much politer traffic around me.
Denis
Much politer traffic around me.
Denis
Rick McC.
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Y'all are good!
2012 Phantom Black Triumph Rocket III Roadster.
C.R.
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I do not know if they still make them , but a couple years back I recall seeing a floor board that had a locking gun safe built into it. That system would be useless for anything like a quick deployment ,but would be secure and hard to spot .
scaatylobo
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Same rig's on the same machine.
Road King 2002,and a kydex OTWB with the same gun = Glock 23.
Worn under "riding shirts" [ if you ride,you know what I mean ].
Or under a vest,leather,jean ,etc.
Spare mage on weak side [ left ].
Spare mag's in bag's too.
Heading cross country,there is a KelTec folder in the bag's in 5.56 with a few mags.
Road King 2002,and a kydex OTWB with the same gun = Glock 23.
Worn under "riding shirts" [ if you ride,you know what I mean ].
Or under a vest,leather,jean ,etc.
Spare mage on weak side [ left ].
Spare mag's in bag's too.
Heading cross country,there is a KelTec folder in the bag's in 5.56 with a few mags.
Fella's;
I carry when riding & have done so for decades. I'm also left handed, which I consider to be a great advantage. I carry IWB, left side of course and can draw & shoot if necessary while maintaining control of the throttle and brakes. Yeah, the clutch is a little tricky!
I've been tempted in the past to regard the completely oblivious female on the cel phone in the black Yukon as an assault on my person with a deadly weapon. Only tempted mind you, but if thoughts were lightning bolts there'd a been an emergency call-out. I do wonder if there's any case law established on claiming self defense in that type of situation. My first thought though is that you'd have to be down & bleeding while the vehicle was backing up to make another pass at you before you'd be successful in most jurisdictions.
900F
I carry when riding & have done so for decades. I'm also left handed, which I consider to be a great advantage. I carry IWB, left side of course and can draw & shoot if necessary while maintaining control of the throttle and brakes. Yeah, the clutch is a little tricky!
I've been tempted in the past to regard the completely oblivious female on the cel phone in the black Yukon as an assault on my person with a deadly weapon. Only tempted mind you, but if thoughts were lightning bolts there'd a been an emergency call-out. I do wonder if there's any case law established on claiming self defense in that type of situation. My first thought though is that you'd have to be down & bleeding while the vehicle was backing up to make another pass at you before you'd be successful in most jurisdictions.
900F
Zonamo
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Don't care for on-body carry when riding. Too much chance of injury. A good alternative is a Safepacker in the tank bag or a locked top case/pannier. Padded and discreet enough to remove from the bike when you stop. If you do feel a need to have instant access, you can always attach it to the top of a tank bag or just strap it directly to the tank. Also wouldn't hurt to practice with riding gloves on if you really think you are going to need it while actually moving.
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