concealed carry while on motorcycle

VV · May 23rd, 2009, 06:20 PM

I am not one of those HD stereo types (no gear) or one of those squids on a crotch rocket.

I ride a naked sport touring bike, ALWAYS wear full gear from head to toe, usually have a tank bag in front of me.

Is the tank bag the best place to take a gun with me? What if I stop somewhere and need to put it somewhere on my body? I can imagine some people would call the cops on me immediately if I pull a gun out of nowhere, even if it's just to transfer it from tankbag to somewhere in my riding jacket.

Usually I don't like to carry anything in my jacket. In case I ever should go down, I don't want anything poking me. Or the gun going off by accident at impact.

Are there other motorcyclists who carry while out on the road?

dirtysanchez · May 23rd, 2009, 08:31 PM

I carry an LCP in a Desantis pocket holster in a side-leg cargo pocket on my Motoport Kevlar mesh pants on the KTM. Carrying on the clutch side is important. Weight wise, the LCP is hardly noticable carrying like this.

If I feel like carrying the Glock 27 .40, it's in the same cargo pocket or sits in the tank bag on top of the water bladder.

I'd never leave the bike without removing the weapon from the tankbag if I had to go inside for something at a quickie mart.

For woods riding on the YZF, the Glock is with me. I either open carry (another reason to love Louisiana!) or use the same tank bag since my dirt gear doesn't have suitable pockets.

Dirty

Sportsterguy · May 23rd, 2009, 09:47 PM

Carry my S&W 19 in an Alessi shoulder holster under my jacket which I ALWAY wear after sliding out at 50 MPH. Least of my worries is the revolver going off if I'm hit or go down. Glad you wear your protective gear and recommend you buy some Draggin jeans as I lost about 1/2 of my left butt cheek.

Wear a t with a button down so I can take the jacket off when needed.

Ride safe and watch out for the cagers!!!

Powhs · May 23rd, 2009, 09:55 PM

I use a Safepacker. Covers the gun completly protecting it in case of falls and hides the gun in plain sight. Good quality to.

Wilderness Tactical Products, LLC

Safepacker unit?

Pro-Gun Forums - Safepacker for CCW

johnsonabq · May 23rd, 2009, 10:50 PM

Like a safepacker, I like the Saber Gear thigh pack. Doesn't have real holster to hold a gun but one of the outside pockets holds my G23 perfectly. Otherwise I carry IWB with a Crossbreed Supertuck.

FYI I ride a Harley Street Glide. Don't let the bagger status make a difference. Some don't like to carry on their person while riding but not me. I like to always have my weapon on my person all the time.

This is just the way I roll. YMMV

rocky · May 23rd, 2009, 10:53 PM

I usually wear a shoulder rig (Serpa rig) under my jacket and a cover garment. Here is another thread on the subject motorcycle cc (Merged)
A search will give you lots more info too, this has been cover a few times before.

retsupt99 · May 23rd, 2009, 10:57 PM

My Glock-36 goes with me on my Harley in an IWB/SOB...no movement, secure, rides against my backrest, easy access, very concealed...extremely comfortable.

This one...
http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/41.htm
I wear mine over the right kidney, not the spine.

jfl · May 24th, 2009, 12:13 AM

I carry my G-26 in a M-tac holster when I drive my truck or ride my Electra-Glide at 3:00 o'clock. I like to use the same gun and equipment I practiced with for a long time. I believe in SOPs (I am a pilot).
To put your gun in a tank bag doesn't seem a great ideas to me; to easy to snatch if you drop the bike or if a cage run you off the road ...

johnsonabq · May 24th, 2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

My Glock-36 goes with me on my Harley in an IWB/SOB...no movement, secure, rides against my backrest, easy access, very concealed...extremely comfortable.

This one...
FIST, INC.
I wear mine over the right kidney, not the spine.

I was waiting for retsup99 to chime in with his rig. Think I need to try that holster some day. You think it'll work with a G23? They're very similar in size.

redrick · May 24th, 2009, 12:51 AM

I carry mine in a VMll, but it sure would hurt if I landed on it. I might consider ankle carry if it will fit around my boot.

May 23rd, 2009, 06:20 PM	#1
VV Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 24	concealed carry while on motorcycle I am not one of those HD stereo types (no gear) or one of those squids on a crotch rocket. I ride a naked sport touring bike, ALWAYS wear full gear from head to toe, usually have a tank bag in front of me. Is the tank bag the best place to take a gun with me? What if I stop somewhere and need to put it somewhere on my body? I can imagine some people would call the cops on me immediately if I pull a gun out of nowhere, even if it's just to transfer it from tankbag to somewhere in my riding jacket. Usually I don't like to carry anything in my jacket. In case I ever should go down, I don't want anything poking me. Or the gun going off by accident at impact. Are there other motorcyclists who carry while out on the road?

May 23rd, 2009, 09:47 PM	#3
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 980	Carry my S&W 19 in an Alessi shoulder holster under my jacket which I ALWAY wear after sliding out at 50 MPH. Least of my worries is the revolver going off if I'm hit or go down. Glad you wear your protective gear and recommend you buy some Draggin jeans as I lost about 1/2 of my left butt cheek. Wear a t with a button down so I can take the jacket off when needed. Ride safe and watch out for the cagers!!! __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

May 23rd, 2009, 10:50 PM	#5
johnsonabq Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 488	Like a safepacker, I like the Saber Gear thigh pack. Doesn't have real holster to hold a gun but one of the outside pockets holds my G23 perfectly. Otherwise I carry IWB with a Crossbreed Supertuck. FYI I ride a Harley Street Glide. Don't let the bagger status make a difference. Some don't like to carry on their person while riding but not me. I like to always have my weapon on my person all the time. This is just the way I roll. YMMV __________________ Jeff NRA Member Kimber Ultra Carry II, Glock G23 & G36, Kahr PM9, Winchester 1300 Defender 12gauge pump (my favorite but hard to hide)

May 23rd, 2009, 10:53 PM	#6
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,083	I usually wear a shoulder rig (Serpa rig) under my jacket and a cover garment. Here is another thread on the subject motorcycle cc (Merged) A search will give you lots more info too, this has been cover a few times before. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

May 23rd, 2009, 10:57 PM	#7
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	My Glock-36 goes with me on my Harley in an IWB/SOB...no movement, secure, rides against my backrest, easy access, very concealed...extremely comfortable. This one... http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/41.htm I wear mine over the right kidney, not the spine. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

May 23rd, 2009, 08:31 PM	#2
dirtysanchez Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 24	I carry an LCP in a Desantis pocket holster in a side-leg cargo pocket on my Motoport Kevlar mesh pants on the KTM. Carrying on the clutch side is important. Weight wise, the LCP is hardly noticable carrying like this. If I feel like carrying the Glock 27 .40, it's in the same cargo pocket or sits in the tank bag on top of the water bladder. I'd never leave the bike without removing the weapon from the tankbag if I had to go inside for something at a quickie mart. For woods riding on the YZF, the Glock is with me. I either open carry (another reason to love Louisiana!) or use the same tank bag since my dirt gear doesn't have suitable pockets. Dirty

May 23rd, 2009, 09:55 PM	#4
Powhs Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 33	I use a Safepacker. Covers the gun completly protecting it in case of falls and hides the gun in plain sight. Good quality to. Wilderness Tactical Products, LLC Safepacker unit? Pro-Gun Forums - Safepacker for CCW

May 24th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#8
jfl Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 1,350	I carry my G-26 in a M-tac holster when I drive my truck or ride my Electra-Glide at 3:00 o'clock. I like to use the same gun and equipment I practiced with for a long time. I believe in SOPs (I am a pilot). To put your gun in a tank bag doesn't seem a great ideas to me; to easy to snatch if you drop the bike or if a cage run you off the road ... __________________ The first rule of a gunfight: "Don't be there !" jfl (NRA Life Member/Instructor - GOA - IDPA - GSSF - ex-IHMSA)

May 24th, 2009, 12:51 AM	#10
redrick Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,575	I carry mine in a VMll, but it sure would hurt if I landed on it. I might consider ankle carry if it will fit around my boot.

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