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General Categories => General Firearm Discussion => Topic started by: Rich T on February 15, 2012, 09:47:42 PM
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Hi guys,
Hope it's not a dumb question: In nice weather I primarily ride my motorcycles everywhere. What is the recommended way to transport a pistol on a bike without having a CCW? Both bikes have tank bags and tail trunks.
Thanks!
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I'll bump this. I'm interested in the responses. I would assume you would have to open carry since placing your pistol inside a compartment would make it concealed, which you would not have the license for.
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#1. Belt holster
#2. Unloaded and in a case in saddle bags.
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If you simply want to transport the handgun and have no intention whatsoever to use it during transit, and want to be about as safe from prosecution as you can ever hope to get, then:
1) Field strip/disassemble the handgun.
2) Run a flexible lock through the magazine well, cylinder, or barrel. Whichever.
3) Put all the pieces/parts in a plastic bag. Put plastic bag in hard case. Lock the case.
4) Put the locked hard case w/handgun in one saddle bag. Lock the saddle bag, even if it can be easily cut open. [Like a leather bag.]
5) Put any ammunition in a locked hard case. Put the ammo in the other saddle bag and lock it.
Be sure to gas up completely before you hit the Illinois border, so that you don't have to stop in Illinois. Or Omaha, as well, for that matter.
Yeah. I know. Total overkill. Completely unnecessary. Infringement of the Whole Bill of Rights. Whatever.
But----the above steps do respond directly to the gentleman's question.
sfg
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#1. Belt holster
#2. Unloaded and in a case in saddle bags.
What's the rule(s) on open carry in Lincoln/Lancaster County? Can I put a holster on my motorcycle jacket and ride without being hassled? Of course the pistol would be mag-less and empty.
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How about this? ;D
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How about this? ;D
How about what?
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How about what?
You can't see the pic?
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You can't see the pic?
No, there's nothing there. But judging by the smiley, I'm gonna guess it was of a humorous nature :)
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The pic came from this link...
http://helablog.com/2010/12/the-spirit-of-the-west-lives-on-%E2%80%93-arizona-motorcycle-seat/ (http://helablog.com/2010/12/the-spirit-of-the-west-lives-on-%E2%80%93-arizona-motorcycle-seat/)
Maybe you can see it there.
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The pic came from this link...
http://helablog.com/2010/12/the-spirit-of-the-west-lives-on-%E2%80%93-arizona-motorcycle-seat/ (http://helablog.com/2010/12/the-spirit-of-the-west-lives-on-%E2%80%93-arizona-motorcycle-seat/)
Maybe you can see it there.
Oh, yeah- I'm sure the cops would have no problem with that! ;D
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If you have a ccw:
Then Loaded IWB, OWB, in the bag in a holster, just about anyway you want it so long as its safe. It can be loaded and readily accessible.
If you do not have a CCW:
OWB, open carry style. May get you some unwanted attention though.
Other option is you MUST transport it separate from the ammo, in a locked box. So if you have saddle bags, gun in right bag in a lockbox, ammo in left bag. The gun must not be readily accessible.
I rode my motorcycle in Lincoln while attending UNL. I can say that they attract a lot attention, and lots of challenges. A gun will certainly draw negative attention if open carried.
Get a CCW and tuck it away, problem solved. If you have a CCW, basically you can transport a handgun any way you wish. That is the safest way not to get prosecuted IMO.
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That is the safest way not to get prosecuted IMO.
That is the safest way not to get persecuted IMO.
There, fixed it for ya... ;)
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My method would be seperate cases for gun and ammo. Unloaded gun in one,ammo in the other. Both locked. I would avoid using the tank bag and use the hard cases if available.
As far as CCW on a bike, my IWB Kholster is less than comfortable after an hour or so. and I'm considering a Galco shoulder holster for when I'm riding. I also have some concerns about printing while riding. If I had a crotch rocket, printing would be a definite problem.
Just a comment about the built in holster/seat. There are a lot of people who dislike motorcyclists. There are also a lot of people who don't see motorcyclists. One or the other can be found regularly while out riding. The possibility of being accused of brandishing would go way up IMHO. The risk outweighs the cool factor here by a ton. Also, I'd prefer not to advertise that I'm armed. RJ