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N41EF Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 406 Location: Aiken, SC
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:56 pm Post subject: Where do you carry a.... weapon? |
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So, new here and just getting back to riding after several year. I'll post pictures of the new-to-me bike this weekend. I know all 50 states are different, but in SC you can carry a loaded handgun in the glove box or console. I have a permit and can carry anywhere the state allows, but where on a bike would you put it? Faring pocket under cover?
I don't want to be all "Sons of Anarchy" and carry a 45 in my butt crack, and most of the light jackets won't really support covering.
So, hypothetically if you were going to carry a pistol on your bike, where would you carry? |
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Jim Site Admin
Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 3840 Location: WHERETHEFUNNEVERENDS
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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Tail cowl, of course. Just make sure it's not loaded - you don't want to blow your nuts off... _________________ Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repairing
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whyoldbill Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Posts: 440 Location: in the boonies, northwest of Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:27 am Post subject: |
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N41EF wrote: |
So, hypothetically if you were going to carry a pistol on your bike, where would you carry? |
City case or saddlebag is my preference, though I rarely take it, mainly because it's nearly impossible to arm myself without an audience.
My tail cowl is full tools and spare fuses, bulbs and whatever else might be useful to resurrect a stalled bike.
Bill _________________ '02 - GL1800
The desired effect is what you get when you improve your interplanetary funksmanship - George Clinton |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10082 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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I'd put it in the tank bag or somewhere where it's easiest/fastest to get to.
JMHO but there's no point in carrying if you can't get to it quickly.
I don't carry though because I can outride most bullets. _________________ 93 LT (x2)
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Flying Duck wrote: | I don't carry though because I can outride most bullets. |
YES! Turbo-Duck.
But I do agree- If I was to CC, I would want it in my tankbag. _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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drikko Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 1966 Location: Brisbane, OZ
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:07 am Post subject: |
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What weapon? Don't need one here..... _________________ K1100RS '97
Laverda RGS 1000 '84
Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB
DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.
'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
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N41EF Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 406 Location: Aiken, SC
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Well, rabid kangaroos, zombies, trolls, alliens, who knows...
Like people who carry huge tool kits, I'd rather have it an not need it, then need it and not have it.
My usual CCW is a Ruger SR9C that rides in my briefcase, and a Glock 22 in the glovebox of the Mercedes. My thought were attach an insides-the-pants holster to the outboard side of the right hand faring pocket and stow the ruger there. As long as it is reasonably weather tight it should be fine and when dismounting could transfer it to a jacket pocket without much notice.
I also though about one of the newer compact 45acp derringers with two shots because they fit well in your jeans back pocket.
Surely someone out there carries? How do you do it? |
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drikko Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 1966 Location: Brisbane, OZ
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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N41EF wrote: | Well, rabid kangaroos, zombies, trolls, alliens, who knows...
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You forgot what is possibly the most dangerous thing in OZ, even more dangerous than yowies.....DROP BEARS!
http://australianmuseum.net.au/drop-bear _________________ K1100RS '97
Laverda RGS 1000 '84
Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB
DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.
'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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drikko wrote: | N41EF wrote: | Well, rabid kangaroos, zombies, trolls, alliens, who knows...
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You forgot what is possibly the most dangerous thing in OZ, even more dangerous than yowies.....DROP BEARS!
http://australianmuseum.net.au/drop-bear |
Just as dangerous as the western jackalope.
_________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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michaelcurrin Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Posts: 329 Location: eastern NC
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:28 am Post subject: |
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My normal CCW is a Kahr PM40, fits in jeans pocket and has night sights.
(I used to be a CC instructor, until everyone got involved and am a firm beleiver in on body carry. I don't want to worry about a gun on the bike while I'm off the bike.)
Me at work
_________________ Mike Currin
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Ernie-NH Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 982 Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all...
I leave mine at home locked up... IF the "eff...ers" wanna shoot me f&&k em !
Best regards all.....// Ernie in NH _________________ AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
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drikko Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 1966 Location: Brisbane, OZ
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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michaelcurrin wrote: | My normal CCW is a Kahr PM40, fits in jeans pocket and has night sights.
(I used to be a CC instructor, until everyone got involved and am a firm beleiver in on body carry. I don't want to worry about a gun on the bike while I'm off the bike.)
Me at work
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You'd need a very large jeans pocket for that! Is that a gun in your pocket............... _________________ K1100RS '97
Laverda RGS 1000 '84
Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB
DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.
'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
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michaelcurrin Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Posts: 329 Location: eastern NC
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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I think you're mistaking this
mp40
for this
pm40
_________________ Mike Currin
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blue95lt Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 230 Location: Franklin In.
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Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:50 pm Post subject: 50 cal? |
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Mike is that a picture of a browning M-2
50 caliber machine gun?
They are a blast! I got to shoot one in the Marine Corps back in the 80's
Keith _________________ 1995 k1100lt daily ride(22953)when I got it
1982 cb650sc blue nighthawk (38000)(crashed)
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michaelcurrin Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Posts: 329 Location: eastern NC
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:11 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | is that a picture of a browning M-2
50 caliber machine gun? |
Yes, one of the new fixed headspace models. We were testing a new tripod. _________________ Mike Currin
20 BMW R1250RS
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
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exavid Big Brick Rider
Joined: 22 Apr 2014 Posts: 72 Location: Medford, OR
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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I carry my Ruger LC9 IWB at the appendix position. It carries easily there comfortable walking or riding and easy to get to when sitting or standing. If I have a desire to carry a full service sized pistol like my Beretta 92 or 1911 in the bike I believe I'd tend to carry it in the tail compartment because you could carry it there without necessarily locking the seat since most people wouldn't be aware the compartment was even there. Since I have a CCWs that cover about 38 states I can keep a loaded handgun legally either in a vehicle in those states.
I travel with a handgun ever since I was accosted by a bum with a couple of pit bulls one night at a rest stop on I-5. He wanted my wallet and threatened me with his dogs. Luckily I'd just got on the bike and had the engine running when he came up to me. I dug a pretty decent rut in the lawn of the rest stop getting out of there. I decided I didn't want to be in that position again.
I'm a member of the Medford Rifle and Pistol Club and do a bit of competition shooting though these 71 year old eyes aren't as good as they used to be but I can still nail a 50' bull with the LC9 and LCP which isn't as easy as it sounds. _________________ Paul W.
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