[Mr. Clean]

But what about....

If you are planing on carrying in a shoulder rig and you are (like myself) a right handed shooter. Now while during everyday, non-riding use I would then cary strong side IWB or OWB. However, if you are on a bike then if in the VERY odd circumstance that you need to access you weapon while riding, do you not need to think about throttle control? Hell, even just going strong side in or out you would have to work around that. So would I not want to think about a shoulder rig (for comfort I have found) but set up for left handed cary? Thoughts.

 

[P95Carry]

Mr Clean - this handed aspect has crossed several minds but, I realize more I think on it - the odds of trying to retrieve, fire and stay safe while on the move, is so remote that I dismiss it!

My weak hand shooting will never match my strong hand - and contemplating anything useful while mobile does not make for a pretty picture :wink:

Much more likely both hands will be fully utilized in the control of the bike, either to accelerate the hell away from trouble - or stop fast as possible - then if needed, engaging a threat.

 

[Kahrma]

I realize more I think on it - the odds of trying to retrieve, fire and stay safe while on the move, is so remote that I dismiss it!

My thoughts exactly. If I'm carrying concealed on a motorcycle, it's more for "when I get where I'm going" than for protection en route. If you're drawing with your right hand, you lose your throttle and front brake. If you draw with your left hand, you lose your clutch (sure, find neutral as you try to pull your weapon!). Not to mention clearing often heavy riding gear.

I'd say your best defense on a bike would be to ride defensively - which we should be doing already. Seems to me that the techniques taught for avoiding accidents on the road are also generally tactically sound - always leave room in front during stops, always leave yourself an escape route, scan the road/roadside far ahead, be aware of your surroundings, etc.

 

[SARR001]

My thoughts exactly. If I'm carrying concealed on a motorcycle, it's more for "when I get where I'm going" than for protection en route. If you're drawing with your right hand, you lose your throttle and front brake. If you draw with your left hand, you lose your clutch (sure, find neutral as you try to pull your weapon!). Not to mention clearing often heavy riding gear.

I'd say your best defense on a bike would be to ride defensively - which we should be doing already. Seems to me that the techniques taught for avoiding accidents on the road are also generally tactically sound - always leave room in front during stops, always leave yourself an escape route, scan the road/roadside far ahead, be aware of your surroundings, etc.

+1. Ride defensively, GTHO of bad situations with both hands and then think of SD.

 

[SSKC]

The last few posts are what I had in mind when I initially asked my question. I prefer "on body" carry and was looking for a way to safely carry while riding so as to be properly equipped at my destination.

SSKC