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I'm wondering where you guys carry your handgun when riding? I've never been into firearms, but thinking it might be nice to have something small, just in case. Carrying it in a vest pocket gives me visions of painfully broken ribs if I have a mishap.
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« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2011, 10:17:03 AM » |
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I carry mine in my vest. I have not gotten to a gun show to buy a under the shoulder holster but that may not be your answer.
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« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2011, 10:24:55 AM » |
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I'm wondering where you guys carry your handgun when riding? I've never been into firearms, but thinking it might be nice to have something small, just in case. Carrying it in a vest pocket gives me visions of painfully broken ribs if I have a mishap.
I wonder the same thing. I went over the handlebars on my mountain bike with one of those little bike pumps in my backback. I landed on my back and it hurt like crap (like a bruised or cracked rib) for several months... -Mike |
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« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2011, 10:40:11 AM » |
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Youd better have a CCW to have it on your person........Many states like FL let you have a gun in your vehicle as long as its not readily accesible without a CCW or registration...(mine stays in my saddle bag in a case) FL law says in a case (suitable holster qualifies) and not readily accessible and your good to go
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« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2011, 11:55:37 AM » |
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The smaller pistols, such as a KelTec 380 or other similar pistol fit in the rear jeans pocket nicely and give balance to the wallet in the other pocket. I figure I got plenty of cushion back there if need be. Slightly larger KelTec PF9 could be in a vest pocket, side pant pocket, side holster or tank/windshield bag etc. I can't think of "comfortably carrying on the body" anything larger than either of those while riding.
If you are really concerned about a pistol, weapon or something else hurting you somehow if/when you have a mishap and go over the bars... then maybe you should not be riding??? I would imagine my w/shield or the ultimate landing area, wherever that might be, might hurt me more than anything I have on me or in my pockets to begin with. Or you could weigh the odds of the mishap happening and the weapon causing damage/pain.... against the possibility of needing a weapon to begin with and make your decision accordingly. It is a personal preference/decision.....
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 01:05:51 PM » |
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My Kel-Tec 380 sits in this holster in my R.F. jeans pocket. Wouldn't be easy to pull it while sitting on the bike but I doubt I could hit anything with it while ridin anyway!!  |
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2011, 01:07:30 PM » |
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Could just about stash this one in a nostril!   |
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2011, 01:14:16 PM » |
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I would recommend a compact revolver in a tank bag when riding, bag stowed in a locked hardbag if not wanting to carry on stops, in concealment holster the rest of the time. Of course I would never follow my own advice!  hoser |
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2011, 01:27:24 PM » |
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My J-frame is in my saddlebag (set up to easily reach in and pull it), since I'll probably get off to have a gunfight. Depending on if I was going to be somewhere bad.... which I almost never do, I can put my J-frame (or a colt lightweight commander) in my inside jacket pocket. I cannot comfortably wear a waist holster while riding (unless I have to).
If I had an LCP, P3AT, northamerican arms, I could put those in my jeans, but I don't.
I can do so with a .44Mag over/under derringer, but it is a lousy carry piece.
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« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2011, 01:30:33 PM » |
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My Kel-Tec 380 sits in this holster in my R.F. jeans pocket. Wouldn't be easy to pull it while sitting on the bike but I doubt I could hit anything with it while ridin anyway!!
Here's me trying to take a picture while riding   -Mike "LOOKOUT HE'S GOT A GUN!!" |
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2011, 01:37:13 PM » |
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So what kind of gang-infested territories do you all find yourselves riding through to need to worry about carrying? I just ask because I can't imagine bringing a firearm with me on the bike unless I was going to the range or something... ???
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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2011, 01:41:34 PM » |
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So what kind of gang-infested territories do you all find yourselves riding through to need to worry about carrying? I just ask because I can't imagine bringing a firearm with me on the bike unless I was going to the range or something... ???
When I ride, a wear a helmet... just in case... When I'm in a cage, I wear a seat belt... just in case... And when I legally can, I carry... just in case... I really don't want the one time in my life that I really need ANY of those things the time I thought "Well heck, I won't need a helmet|gun|seat belt today, I'm just going to the local store..." And as far as the original question, yeah, they're tacky as heck, yeah they're obvious as heck to anyone "in the know" but I carry on the bike (And just about everywhere else too) in a CCW Fanny Pack... |
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« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2011, 01:42:56 PM » |
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So what kind of gang-infested territories do you all find yourselves riding through to need to worry about carrying? I just ask because I can't imagine bringing a firearm with me on the bike unless I was going to the range or something... ???
If you can't imagine it, no sense talking about it. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2011, 02:04:33 PM » |
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I carry my KelTec .380 in a holster sewn into my left boot. It's comfortable, protected and is always with me instead of left on my bike. In the event of a crash it would be unlikely to cause me additional injures and would stay with me as long as my boot did.
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« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2011, 02:11:19 PM » |
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There are many steps to owning a firearm long before contemplating carrying it.
what Mase said! |
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« Reply #15 on: February 14, 2011, 02:12:52 PM » |
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I carry my KelTec .380 in a holster sewn into my left boot. It's comfortable, protected and is always with me instead of left on my bike. In the event of a crash it would be unlikely to cause me additional injures and would stay with me as long as my boot did.
Interesting. I was thinking along those lines too. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2011, 02:14:00 PM » |
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So what kind of gang-infested territories do you all find yourselves riding through to need to worry about carrying? I just ask because I can't imagine bringing a firearm with me on the bike unless I was going to the range or something... ???
WOW! Are you serious? You have to literally live under a rock to have not ever heard that crime strikes everywhere and not only in "gang-infested territories"! Are all the banks, schools, zippy marts, churches, service stations, and many other places where robberies, murders, and shootings take place around you all located in "gang-infested territories"? I don't leave my house unarmed. |
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« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2011, 02:16:25 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2011, 02:16:41 PM » |
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Is there any chance my thread could stay on topic? It was a very simple question............
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« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2011, 02:35:23 PM » |
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Chiefy,
I would imagine that if you were to crash there is a possibility that the weapon could cause more hurt, I never really thought about it like that. (it won't change my mind about carrying)
I carry on a inside jacket pocket, my front pants pocket, a shoulder holster, and sometimes an inside waistband holster, it depends on what I'm wearing at the time.
Jim
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« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2011, 02:48:34 PM » |
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My vest and jacket both have a zippered gun pouch just inside the front.
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« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2011, 03:16:56 PM » |
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So what kind of gang-infested territories do you all find yourselves riding through to need to worry about carrying? I just ask because I can't imagine bringing a firearm with me on the bike unless I was going to the range or something... ???
If you can't imagine it, no sense talking about it.  It's nice to have protection in the hotel room when you're stopped for the night. There are lots of predators looking to steal (or worse) from innocent travelers. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 14, 2011, 03:35:40 PM » |
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Motel rooms (and parking lots) are among the most likely places that predators would frequent looking for transient people (if you're traveling, you have money). (ESP important with your family). I have been armed in a very nice place, and had a psycho (of some variety) try to break down my door. Lucky for him the doors and locks were new. (Sorry for the continued thread drift).
On point; once registered and in my room for the night, my pistol leaves the saddlebag to the room. If I leave the room, so does the pistol (except maybe the ice machine).
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« Reply #24 on: February 14, 2011, 03:42:34 PM » |
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I never carry any weapons what soever.
I would never want to offend a criminal bent on killing my loved ones or me.
Notice I placed loved ones first.
I am thinking about putting a sign on my house that States I don't have any guns in my home.
Or all mine are locked up as to take me forever and a day to get to them.
What is wrong with people these days , afraid to confront or kill a would be attacker or killer.
I just don't understand,.
By the way I do carry everywhere but where I work, they pretty much have everybody out gunned.
WHen I carry I carry 3, one for me and one for Joe and One for Greg.
Gordon can't carry due to his finger injury, so we just use him for bait.
SOrry Gordon could not resist.
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After my rant is over I will answer your question.
Inside the waist band is favorite for me.
WOrst damage that can do is break my hip or just bruise it.
Never carry a weapon in the small of your back, if you fall you could paralyze yourself as a guy I know did.
Just a warning.
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« Reply #25 on: February 14, 2011, 03:49:38 PM » |
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KelTec P3AT .380 with side clip inside right jeans pocket. It looks like a pocket knife clipped onto pocket edge. And the Taurus Judge Public Defender in tank bag.
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« Reply #26 on: February 14, 2011, 04:27:26 PM » |
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Vest pocket. S&W 38 special P+ "Air Light PD" That puppy is light and powerfull w/o exterior hammer. I've carried it around in my front pants pocket for hours at a time and you can't see it. Hardly know it's there.
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« Reply #27 on: February 14, 2011, 04:36:56 PM » |
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Hey Mase! All at the same time??
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« Reply #29 on: February 14, 2011, 05:31:48 PM » |
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Could just about stash this one in a nostril! I have the 22mag. version of that with a laser (Christmas gift) Ballistics on a 22 mag are surprisingly good, better than any 25 and most 32's. It's been quite a task to find a holster to fit with the laser mounted on the gun. have a Keltec PF9 for extra support. Front pocket mostly, tank bib sometimes. |
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« Reply #30 on: February 14, 2011, 05:44:20 PM » |
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On the Valk I don't carry a gun. I just twist the throttle and let her roar.
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« Reply #32 on: February 14, 2011, 05:59:34 PM » |
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The cell phone in my pocket will hurt if I land on it wrong....I recommend NOT falling off ! |
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« Reply #33 on: February 14, 2011, 06:10:20 PM » |
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So what kind of gang-infested territories do you all find yourselves riding through to need to worry about carrying? I just ask because I can't imagine bringing a firearm with me on the bike unless I was going to the range or something... ???
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« Reply #34 on: February 14, 2011, 06:28:45 PM » |
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Belt holster with vest or shirt over it.
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« Reply #35 on: February 14, 2011, 06:58:37 PM » |
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A few years back, I believe it was in Texas when a nut job crashed his truck into a fast food rest. and then proceded to shoot people. A survivor who watched her parents shot dead says that was the one time she left her gun in the glove compartment. Who ever knows where and when. I carry wherever I am legal to (and then some).
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« Reply #36 on: February 14, 2011, 07:11:03 PM » |
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I believe that women was a state senator or rep or something and she was following the laws at the time. Seems like she propossed legistration to make it legal to cc.
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« Reply #37 on: February 14, 2011, 07:55:59 PM » |
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Bought my first actual pistol with the intent to carry last Fri. Own several, but not being a large person the ones I already own are to large to be comfortable. Bought a Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .380. I have been moving it around trying to figure out where to carry it also. It is small enough for my pockets but feels most comfortable in the small of my back inside the pants. Most people I have spoke to about this tell me they have been through several types of holsters and which one they use usually largely depends on the weather. We shall see.
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« Reply #38 on: February 14, 2011, 10:19:29 PM » |
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