Trashyshoots
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Rode with a glock 19 owb on my right hip. That gun survived 3 crashes better than I did.
I happen to know that both the Roadcrafter and Darien jackets have an outer upper chest zipped pocket that is suitable for a larger handgun in a holster, but I normally carry (using a pocket holster) in the lower right front flap pocket.
Something to consider: up here in the Rocky Mountains, CSP, or another municipality would go to High Orange, if not Red, considering the coordinates and cell/and considering Back Up ETA/Medical if this goes south. Just a simple traffic stop for weaving some.
IMO a Concealment Biker Jacket could be known on sight - just like my Galco purse was, years ago.
If your plan is to unzip/reach into a chest pocket, um, if you have a nice 4WD, can I have your car? 'Cause if the officer shares the Compliance seamlessly with instructions you decide-escalate to Yellow.
With my partner doing several very long rides over the Continental Divide and back in a day, my suggestion is to find the perfect padded, IWB. Revealing a CCW in the desolation of WSW has to be a glass-shattering moment for the officer.
In our experience, ID and CCW license and Insurance go in chest pockets.
Spend the money on the padded IWB that say, a Joe Rocket armored jacket buries behind your hip. You can reveal, on instruction, without needing to draw from concealment.
https://www.aerostich.com/suits/jackets-pants
I have also, um, road-tested the Roadcrafter on the freeway and survived an effort to concrete surf with minimal / no injury.
Here is a good video of Paul Harrell where he shows what it is like if you ever need to shoot from a motorcycle.
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agreedThis thread needs more pics...of bikes!
NOTHING gives an appreciation for what it takes more that trying it.
I started out from the lawn mower while mowing the range. Then the tractor then the bicycle, the truck, a three wheeler and finally from the bike a few times just to see what I'm REALLY capable of pulling off. You don't know until you try.
Here is a good video of Paul Harrell where he shows what it is like if you ever need to shoot from a motorcycle.
For those uncomfortable with carrying on the bike, they make several tank bags, that may be a good place to keep a firearm quickly accessible but not on your body while riding. Here is an example.
https://wolfmanluggage.com/products/enduro-tank-bag-wp
To keep with the theme, here is my old dr650, the bike is now gone, but was one of my favorites and yes I carried while riding it.
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I had a red monster for a few months, and I still used my tank bag. I had to lash it to the ladder looking portion of the frame, but I got it done the few times I rode that one. I never cared for the bike because I’m way too big and not built for a true sport bike, but it was a whole lot of fun in short spurts. Definitely not a bike to try for an iron butt title on....and the Ducati. Because of the plastic tank shroud, I couldn't use my old magnetic tank bag like I did on my CBR1000F... so carrying a bag just for the pistol can be a PITA because you have to take it off and on anytime you go in somewhere. Yes, I'm sniveling...
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Hope she doesn't try to get frisky when you carry like that-a Harley in second gear at 2-2500 rpm can do that to some gals....I carry my 640 pro appendix.
70% of my riding is with the better half behind me, appendix is just easy to access.
This thread needs more pics...of bikes!
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As I went down for some reason I remember thinking about seeing my S&W 696 (my Precious!!!)