How do you carry while riding? - Page 6

tdreyer · 05-07-2010, 01:33 PM

I carry my auto, 9mm or .32 depending which one I pick up, in the right hand pocket of my stich. I put my North American Arms .22 mag in my boot.

mslow · 01-01-2013, 09:33 AM

Anyone have any proven solutions on how to safely and confidently carry a handgun on your adv/dirt bike or on your person?
Do hip holsters work?

Thanks

Boondox · 01-01-2013, 10:14 AM

There are several threads on this topic that have been merged. Search is your friend.

1911fan · 01-01-2013, 10:16 AM

Strong side, behind the hip. I don't in general like off-body carry, like tankbag or backpack. It stays with me and I don't have to transfer it if I get off the bike.
Haven't fallen on it yet, but my ride carry is a Kahr CW40, not too big but I'm sure it'll leave a hell of a bruise.

There is at least one good, long thread about this.

1911fan

mslow · 01-01-2013, 11:26 AM

Thanks, searching on an iPad just plain blows..I'll try again though.

243Win · 01-01-2013, 12:55 PM

In one of these:

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/%E2...ch,124,111.htm

I slide it forward so it is on the front of my thigh and sort of sits in my lap as I ride. Hangs from my belt, secured with one or two straps around my leg. It seemed to be the only place to carry something where I would be unlikely to land on it in a get off. It is discrete as well.

BCC · 01-01-2013, 12:59 PM

BMW adventure jacket has an exterior pocket at the lower back that worked great. The back armor was between the pocket and my body in the event of a get off.

Don't do it anymore, since I now live in NJ.

_cy_ · 01-01-2013, 01:02 PM

seems like it's gonna hurt no matter where ya put it, in a get off.

Hikertrash · 01-01-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by msanna

Anyone have any proven solutions on how to safely and confidently carry a handgun on your adv/dirt bike or on your person?
Do hip holsters work?

Thanks

I carry a small .357 J frame IWB using the small belt on my Klim Traverse pants. I carry IWB for work and off duty, so it works for now, but I can see where a good quality shoulder holster would work great. I've gone down in dirt and its never begin the way. Hip holsters may work, but I don't like to advertise that I'm carrying.

frog13 · 01-01-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gondul

Sorry, but nothing says "I have a gun" more than a fag bag....

If it were the 80's/90's,you'd get away with it(alot of people used "fanny packs" back then....but today,NO).

Oshiat · 01-01-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravel Traveler

Maxpedition make a nice CCW bag. I like to carry water, camera, wallet... that type of thing. Rides nice over your shoulder like a courier bag, with a strap to attach to your belt to keep it in place when drawing.

I guess in reality it's just a fancy fagbag, but I own one and ride with it.

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/...sp?idproduct=6

I have the same bag. Have used it as a camera case at multiple school events and have never had anyone raise an eyebrow. The family & friends are so used to it that no one ever asks whats in it.

Law Dawg (ret) · 01-01-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gondul View Post
Sorry, but nothing says "I have a gun" more than a fag bag....

Quote:

Originally Posted by frog13

If it were the 80's/90's,you'd get away with it(alot of people used "fanny packs" back then....but today,NO).

Well the"fag bag" is how I carry and have been since the 80s, didn't know it was a fashion show thing. I don't mind if folks think I am out of fashion (ain't that a sign of queer eye anyway?)...don't worry about folk knowing I am armed either. That's because LEOs and criminals are generally the only ones who will know what time it is. LEOs are not a problem (because I carry legal) and if the bad guy knows I am armed the odds of him deciding to cause problems is greatly reduced. It happens to be the best and most comfortable way to CCW on my moto (or anywhere else) and damn the fashion police anyway.

Oh and I have crashed while wearing them to no ill effect. Pretty rare to belly flop though I did roll while carrying a Sig 220 and two spare clips in one.

E-town dirt dude · 01-02-2013, 12:40 AM

Come ride in Canada...leave your gun at home. Just bring pepper spray for the bears

Law Dawg (ret) · 01-16-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by E-town dirt dude

Come ride in Canada...leave your gun at home. Just bring pepper spray for the bears

Sounds like paradise!

Motomantra · 01-16-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by E-town dirt dude

Come ride in Canada...leave your gun at home. Just bring pepper spray for the bears

Border guards won't let me bring bear spray across the border. But I can buy it when I get there. That's just wrong.

05-07-2010, 01:33 PM	#76
tdreyer KTiM Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Used to live in Crestview FL, now ???? Oddometer: 456	I carry my auto, 9mm or .32 depending which one I pick up, in the right hand pocket of my stich. I put my North American Arms .22 mag in my boot. __________________ ~Tim "04625 SXC '04 625 SMC 76,xxx mi. '97 CR500 Sold

01-01-2013, 09:33 AM	#77
mslow Faccia Brutta Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Oddometer: 468	How do you carry your gun while riding? Anyone have any proven solutions on how to safely and confidently carry a handgun on your adv/dirt bike or on your person? Do hip holsters work? Thanks __________________ pin it!

01-01-2013, 10:14 AM	#78
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01-01-2013, 10:16 AM	#79
1911fan Master of the Obvious Joined: Aug 2007 Location: North Central Washington Oddometer: 1,728	Strong side, behind the hip. I don't in general like off-body carry, like tankbag or backpack. It stays with me and I don't have to transfer it if I get off the bike. Haven't fallen on it yet, but my ride carry is a Kahr CW40, not too big but I'm sure it'll leave a hell of a bruise. There is at least one good, long thread about this. 1911fan __________________ Read The Patriot Post -- It's Right. It's Free. http://patriotpost.us/subscribe/ Sometimes the light to see your way forward is provided by the bridge burning behind you.

01-01-2013, 11:26 AM	#80
mslow Faccia Brutta Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Oddometer: 468	Thanks, searching on an iPad just plain blows..I'll try again though. __________________ pin it!

01-01-2013, 12:55 PM	#81
243Win Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Port Orchard, WA Oddometer: 666	In one of these: http://www.blackhawk.com/product/%E2...ch,124,111.htm I slide it forward so it is on the front of my thigh and sort of sits in my lap as I ride. Hangs from my belt, secured with one or two straps around my leg. It seemed to be the only place to carry something where I would be unlikely to land on it in a get off. It is discrete as well. __________________ Excellent, our country is now run by folks that would allow you to smoke pot in Washington State, but not buy a Big-Gulp in New York. 10 State Trip 2010 2011, $1000 in the pocket, how far can we go

01-01-2013, 12:59 PM	#82
BCC I know better Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Southern NJ Oddometer: 6,735	BMW adventure jacket has an exterior pocket at the lower back that worked great. The back armor was between the pocket and my body in the event of a get off. Don't do it anymore, since I now live in NJ. __________________ Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects - Will Rogers Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you - Hillel If you can't be knowledgeable, be certain

01-01-2013, 01:02 PM	#83
_cy_ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Oddometer: 2,723	seems like it's gonna hurt no matter where ya put it, in a get off. __________________ Bringing BMW R90S back to life, R80G/S, LiFePO4 testing Which is more reliable ... Points or Electronic Ignition for Airheads?

01-02-2013, 12:40 AM	#88
E-town dirt dude Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: edmonton Oddometer: 179	Come ride in Canada...leave your gun at home. Just bring pepper spray for the bears __________________ All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing

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