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[Recycler]

Never mind worrying about how you'll carry enough tools for that Alpine tour - The Yanks on Advrider.com are more worried about where to put their guns..............

"I've read alot about how and why people carry their sidearm with them on their motorcycle. Read all the arguments about smashed spleens or where is the safe place to have it, needing a lanyard, etc.

I don't carry my gun when i'm on my bike. No real solid reason, just haven't bothered. I usually only bother to carry (i have a permit) when I'm with my family or going somewhere that's not a very nice area or going into the woods.

That being said, having read the recent couple threads about people being chased, dodge rams trying to run people over and cornering them in canada, 4-door white hondas trying to knock people off a cliff in Utah, etc, I'm planning on buying a tank bag or a new type of holster and carrying on the bike.

I've also read alot of people saying things in those threads like "if i'd been there I'd have..."

i dunno what i'd do in those situations. I'd have urges like everyone else...we're all human and get angry. Seems like the people that posted about their issues with these psycho's have handled it rather well. What i'm concerned about are those that didn't live to tell us about it.

I carry because I want to have a choice when and if a bad situation ever arises.

I will now carry on my bike for the same reason. It's getting rough out there."


Can fix a chap for 'cornering you' but fack all use for a flat tyre.


"Be careful when carrying in the open. When I get stopped by the cops, I lace my hands on top of my helmet as soon as I turn my bike off, so's they can disarm me.

I open-carry sometimes too. One of my holsters is an old-west style rig that ties on the thigh. You think YOURS is visible, I've got a whole row of cartridges going across the back of my belt.

When I get a new job, I'm going to get my CCW permit."

CCW? Is the permit for the cowboy belt and gun not enough!!??

"I've got my permit, too. I carry my Glock in a fanny pack when I'm riding.

I don't anticipate using it while riding. Only after my kickstand is down will it be of any use."

God help us!

"I have been thinking about this alot since I started riding. The Glock came off my hip and I stuck a P3AT in my pocket when I got my first bike. I agree that the gun is not to be deployed while riding, only after I am off the bike would it be an option.

I was out in the forest the other day, alone and walking around off the bike. This is the only time I have felt under-gunned.

:idea: I've felt many things whilst strolling around.........'Wonder what's for tea?'.......'She's nice!'............'Fancy a pint later'...........'Best I change that tyre soon'...........but never 'OH FACK IT SEEMS I'M UNDER-GUNNED'

Fookin Nutters - they need a gun to protect them from each other.

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[peterb]

I always felt i was "Under gunned ".! still only need carry a chair leg to get shot by the bill here . The only safe people are the gun carrying trash infesting our cities ! Far too dangerous to police those areas . We are all "Under gunned ".

[FatFergie]

This isn't really serious is it?

[Whealie]

I always carry a leatherman on my belt, complete with scissors and nail file. If people make me angry there could be a manicure.

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Lol. Given motorists' propensity for road rage, I'd rather we were all under-gunned, thanks.

[Von Short Hausen]

Boll*cks, ya fight fire with fire. Those American pussies should try riding in London.

My choice.....twin Browning half inchers, strapped either side of the tank. That'd sort out those busses that deliberately pull out on ya. YeeeeeeeeHah.

[Whealie]

My choice.....twin Browning half inchers, strapped either side of the tank. That'd sort out those busses that deliberately pull out on ya. YeeeeeeeeHah.

But Von Short Hausen, you couldn't reach the trigger

[Von Short Hausen]

But Von Short Hausen, you couldn't reach the trigger

Ssshhhhh - that's me I'm afraid...All mouth and not long enough trousers

[Dilbert]

And then they wonder why so many of them get shot each year, bad enough an idiot on the road, but an idiot with a gun

And yes, they are serious this is their solution, I knew a guy who felt under-gunned in Tennessee, his solution was to carry the biggest Colt 45 you've ever seen in his pick-ups glove box, don't know about deploying it while driving, I don't think he could even pick the damned thing up

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Mounted something like this, perhaps?