RCBS Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) I carry iwb front on my cruiser, but that is a small 38 . Just Sunday I added afull frame fnx 45 to my stable. I carried that all day Sunday on the bike with a shoulder holster. Have to say it was awesome even with a cannon. Only downside is you can't take off your jacket at stops.I would think iwb or regular holster on your back would be the best option you don't like shoulder. Open Carry State? As long as you are not operating the bike when you take the jacket off and in a non-restricted area, why not? Edited June 25, 2014 by RCBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Open Carry State? As long as you are not operating the bike when you take the jacket off and in a non-restricted area, why not? I can 'open carry' while operating the bike...because no matter how you carry it on the bike it is considered concealed...and I have a CCW. As for open carry off the bike, just not my thing. It freaks people out, they call the cops...the owners of businesses put up no gun signs after you leave so you don't come back. Not a fan of open carry at all. I get why some people are, but that isn't me...unless it is a big staged event to make a point to the local politicians who are being asshats. That I have done, and will continue to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I can 'open carry' while operating the bike...because no matter how you carry it on the bike it is considered concealed...and I have a CCW. As for open carry off the bike, just not my thing. It freaks people out, they call the cops...the owners of businesses put up no gun signs after you leave so you don't come back. Not a fan of open carry at all. I get why some people are, but that isn't me...unless it is a big staged event to make a point to the local politicians who are being asshats. That I have done, and will continue to do. Was unsure of motorcycle etiquette as far as open carry goes. Owners who display no weapons signs are unlikely to get my business unless I have no alternative. You are up Cleveland way, no? Most folks down here don't seem to have an issue...though I don't know how many openly carry here, I have seen it before at gas stations, etc. without pandemonium ensuing. A federal agent I know regularly trolls malls in plainclothes with his family. He claims that the security guards are the only ones who take much notice...of course, his credentials get him out of any sticky situations pretty easily. Speaking for myself, I do not CCW or open carry though I have passed cert for CCW I have not gotten my license. Thankfully (or naively) I don't feel threatened enough in my day to day business to do either. If the time comes where I do feel I need more protection than fists and a big pointy pocket knife, I will openly carry a pistol. I know the debate rages over whether or not this causes more harm than good, but IMO if I'm going to have a gun on my person I want easy access and I don't care who knows I have it. Proactive deterrent rather than reactive defense I suppose? I'm not one to take an AR to Chipotle or Starbucks for shock factor, but OC is legal here, and I have no problems with anyone exercising that right. I honestly see more signs prohibiting Concealed weapons than I do "no weapons". That may be due to the owners not knowing that OC is legal unless posted otherwise. I was just curious why you had said you couldn't take off your jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thankfully (or naively) I don't feel threatened enough in my day to day business to do either. I carry just because I can, and I see no harm. Can't hurt to have it around is my theory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I carry just because I can, and I see no harm. Can't hurt to have it around is my theory. Perfectly good reason. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 If you wait to start carrying until you "feel threatened" then it is already going to be to late at that point. Practice and get comfortable wearing and using your firearm and then practice some more...and then PRACTICE again. And when i say practice i don't mean just going to the range and slinging lead. I call that type shooting spray and pray which is absolutely useless. I know it sounds gay but practice drawing your UNLOADED firearm in front of a mirror about 100 times or so. Muscle memory is a great thing and god forbid the time ever comes that your family or yourself are in danger you will have the know how to protect them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Bowdog speaks the truth. When it happens its going to be up close and personal, a street fight. Getting it out needs to be automatic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 If you wait to start carrying until you "feel threatened" then it is already going to be to late at that point. Practice and get comfortable wearing and using your firearm and then practice some more...and then PRACTICE again. And when i say practice i don't mean just going to the range and slinging lead. I call that type shooting spray and pray which is absolutely useless. I know it sounds gay but practice drawing your UNLOADED firearm in front of a mirror about 100 times or so. Muscle memory is a great thing and god forbid the time ever comes that your family or yourself are in danger you will have the know how to protect them. Feeling threatened is the only *legit reason I can think of to carry. CCW permits used to be granted on an as needed basis by law enforcement in case someone had received death threats etc. I know anything can happen at any time, but presently and in past times I have not felt that a firearm on my person is necessary and cannot recall a scenario where I would have benefited from CCW. Things may change as time moves forward...but presently I cannot justify a need to carry. I did however OC on a trip to Wyoming in Bear country. As for practice....yes. I am known to walk around the house dry firing random pistols from time to time. Clearing drills, point "shooting" and holster work are done on occasion. I don't have a ton of guns, but I'm proficient with the ones I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I have three kids and have never needed to use my smoke alarms before. Maybe I should toss them out? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I have three kids and have never needed to use my smoke alarms before. Maybe I should toss them out?Depends. Do your kids smoke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Depends. Do your kids smoke?Not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Not yet. Man you missed the obvious come back. 'Only when they are on fire!' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Man you missed the obvious come back. 'Only when they are on fire!' Damnit.... That was right there in front of me. I'm not as quick when I'm leading a meeting and surfing OR at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I have three kids and have never needed to use my smoke alarms before. Maybe I should toss them out? Oh come on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 He has a point. Waiting until you feel threatened means you will be threatened and have no pistol. Defenseless? Not at all. Tactically advantageous? Also a big nope.As long as you aren't advocating the dismissal of my right to carry... Do what you will. Live and let live, as they say. No Sir. I would not dare to suggest citizens not be allowed to carry, open or concealed. I'm simply stating that my current life situation doesn't constitute a necessity of carrying a firearm. Shit does happen though. But if I were to use the smoke detector logic, I should be bankrupting myself buying Mega Millions tickets. You know, because it's highly unlikely that I will ever win due to the odds, but you never know, right? I also don't carry any snake anti-venom, even being the burly outdoorsy sumbitch that I am because my chances of being bitten are minute. I think some of you might be under the impression that I'm an Anti! Nope. Love guns and I will never give mine up willingly. I'm the kind of guy who thinks owning a gun and having formal training should be mandatory for all legal citizens...wait...is that socialism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Bowdog speaks the truth. When it happens its going to be up close and personal, a street fight. Getting it out needs to be automatic.Pretty sure there is a stat somewhere, most Encounters happen when the bad guy is close like within 10 yards or something.Practice with an unloaded firearm. What sucks is most ranges won't let you practice drawing and firing (which I completely agree with, too many idiots out there to begin with) but every time I go to my buddy's place I have them load my mags and put a snap cap in there somewhere to simulate a failure to force me to clear, drop mag, draw another load and fire again. Practice practice practice.Sent from my iPhone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06MAX Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Sub compact in my tank bag.1911 Miami Classic Shoulder Rig. I don't feel comfortable with my iwb while riding as I find myself constantly making sure its staying put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 No Sir. I would not dare to suggest citizens not be allowed to carry, open or concealed. I'm simply stating that my current life situation doesn't constitute a necessity of carrying a firearm. Shit does happen though. But if I were to use the smoke detector logic, I should be bankrupting myself buying Mega Millions tickets. You know, because it's highly unlikely that I will ever win due to the odds, but you never know, right? I also don't carry any snake anti-venom, even being the burly outdoorsy sumbitch that I am because my chances of being bitten are minute. I think some of you might be under the impression that I'm an Anti! Nope. Love guns and I will never give mine up willingly. I'm the kind of guy who thinks owning a gun and having formal training should be mandatory for all legal citizens...wait...is that socialism? That is teetering on socialism........it is all about the "right", training has nothing to do with it and nor should it ever. Millions of guns out there owned and carried by responsible Americans, and many with little to know training or experience. This is not a problem, nor will it ever be a problem. Choosing to carry or not carry is your choice, but bad things happen fast and happen everywhere, do not be under any illusion that you are ever truly safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Desert eagle in my prison wallet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Desert eagle in my prison walletHow does it stay secure, with all that space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 the seat holds it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yes but its concealed I dont have to worry about all that pesky open carry bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Desert eagle in my prison walletHahahaSent from my iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Abc. Always be carrying. If you ever find yourself in a fair fight, your need to reevaluate your tactics.but I don't carry much anymore. Last time I carried was when we took the pooch to a new dog park, in case we encountered some irresponsible person with an assault dog...and we did...some old lady had a lab mix that attacked my dog...The encounter was brief and my dog got away with a cut nose and bruised ego but if the other dog had been persistent in attacking my dog, I'd have shot it right there in front of its owner. My mom was walking her little dog back in March when a neighbors dog ran up and killed him right in front of her. My dog is big but he's very submissive and doesn't have a fighting bone in his body. I don't take him out of the yard without a pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydroboy35th Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 G19 IWB, RDR kydex holster. It always stays where it should & never had a problem. My tiger has a standard upright riding position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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