Motorcycle, Firearms.....

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RegalSwan · #1 Unread post by **RegalSwan** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:31 am

Is what the back of my liscence will say from now on! After "Endorsements: " and assuming they say motorcycle, and well there would be a Certificate after Firearms...and maybe it would be in a different order...but that wouldnt sound nearly as bado-oring! Had a little trouble with the cone weave but beyond that, it was cake. Couldn't have asked for a nicer tester and there wasnt a cloud in the sky...youd be surprised how many people show up with out of date insurance though.

Sorry for the misleading subject...ride on.

#2 Unread post by **bok** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:38 am

as long as you don't combine the two activities it should be all good

congratz on passing your MSF.

RegalSwan · Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:10 am

does this mean i shouldnt strap a shotgun holster on the bike?.....*sadly puts away holster and zip-ties*

#4 Unread post by **Jamers!** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:45 am

RegalSwan wrote:does this mean i shouldnt strap a shotgun holster on the bike?.....*sadly puts away holster and zip-ties*

i had my colt .45 cocked and locked in my storage compartment once, wasent the smartest idea but meh, is it a concealed permit you have or what?

JWF

Shorts · #5 Unread post by **Shorts** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:59 pm

When we head back to the States, I fully intend to ride and carry. The toughest part will be finding a comfortable setup. I'm licensed and regularly carry, so that isn't unfamiliar. Its going to be adding the motorcycle dynamic that will be new.

Of course, the biggest concerns is not the riding, but the falling. Landing on a piece will hurt. Depending on the location of the carry, some injuries can be more serious than others.

I wouldn't carry in a tank bag. The best place for a gun is on your person, in your control. I see the tank bag in the same regards as I do when ladies carry in their purse.

Anyhow, a good holster, a good jacket and the right gun to carry will make for better ccw experience when riding.

JWF505, is there any other condition a 1911 should be in???

ps, watch your butt on 'in the glovebox' transport. Some States require the gun to be secured in a holster, not free in the box. And don't forget to pull the mag from the magwell as well as the one in the chamber. Sometimes you can't have the two readily available, or within easy reach.

When in doubt and transporting, gun should be unloaded, in a hardback locked case. Of course, always check states laws.

Ok folks, sorry for the novel, I like guns!

MotoF150 · #6 Unread post by **MotoF150** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:04 pm

Why would anybody need to carry a gun riding a motorcycle?

Shorts · #7 Unread post by **Shorts** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:12 pm

Just so you can disagree. And for the same reason I carry when I drive my truck or walk down the street.

As far as individual safety, I'm not getting into that here. But if anyone wants to be on the business end of my carry with your bad intentions and have initiated the moves to complete them, hold onto your butt!

#8 Unread post by **bok** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:18 pm

as long as you have the permit and do it properly (safety on, nothing in the chamber, etc.) then go for it I guess. Although i don't know of any situation i would need a weapon when i am riding maybe we ride in entirely different situations.

Shorts · #9 Unread post by **Shorts** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:27 pm

I think what folks are seeing is "when riding". You do get off your bike, no? Like you get out of your car/truck. Or you go inside a restaurant. Or the mall. Or anywhere else when you aren't actually in the process of riding/driving. I think if you do that, it's called road rage or a drive by

As with motorcycles, there is a safe way to use guns, carry guns, and learn how to operate guns. There are classes, there are requirements, and there is training.

Now for a quick little analogy of sorts, many folks stereotype motorcyclist as rebels, crazed, speed thirsty, irresponsible, bad...etc etc. Gunners get the same stereotype. The fact is, we know most MCers are responsible. licensed, legal, well respected, smart and better trained than Joe Schmoe who thinks all MCs are bad. It is the same for gunners. Most are well trained, responsible, smart, licensed, legal and all around normal folks enjoying their hobby.

So what I'm saying is, don't lump gunners/CCWers/"gun nuts" into a bad stereotype. Talk about being hypocritical if you do.

Mag7C · #10 Unread post by **Mag7C** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:28 pm

MotoF150 wrote:Why would anybody need to carry a gun riding a motorcycle?

... to go shoot stuff. With the gun. Not the bike. In case there was any confusion there.