Concealed carry on a rt....

[ARtraveler]

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[TONYO]

My Spectrum on a ST>> 009.jpg006.jpg

[jcoats1]

Really???

[Fatcycledaddy]

Why not just leave it at home, assuming that you’re just out for a ride and not a holdup job?

I don't leave it at home for the same reasons I don't leave my helmet, eye protection, leathers, gloves, and any other Safety equipment at home when i just go out for a ride.
I will never know when I will need it until I do need it. When I do need it, if it is setting at home, it does me no good and is too late to use it.
Just as I hope I never have to use all of the safety equipment that i wear when I ride, I also hope I never have to use the safety equipment I carry on my person. Both sets of safety equipment have one purpose and that is to prevent bodily harm and or death if possible.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

As an NRA instructor, may I give an observation?

Most LE folks do not train more than twice a year after the academy. Most are not "gun people" and only shoot/practice enough to qualify for the next year. I have personally witnessed LE training, and I used it as a teaching tool with my students as how NOT to handle firearms. Rounds in the ceiling, sweeping one another. Don't confuse wearing the uniform with firearm knowledge.

So you're saying proper training is essential for proper handling of a firearm?

[Wildrice]

So you're saying proper training is essential for proper handling of a firearm?

Nothing about firearms scare me more than someone who buys a handgun for protection, never goes to a range to fire it, or never fires it at all while thinking it may be their life saver. Call the ER, resident with bullet hole in their foot :-( I would never recommend a pistol to be used by the uninitiated, pistols can be complicated where as in a panic environment a revolver is fairly simple--just aim & pull the trigger. It's one thing to be shooting at a range & totally different when someone breaks into your home--no time to remember to cock the slide or take the safety off without being an experienced shooter.

[kissfan]

So you're saying proper training is essential for proper handling of a firearm?

It is suggested, yes.

My statement said not to equate Law Enforcement with proper firearm handling and tactics.

[Pallidus Aranea]

To the original question - concealed carry on an RT. For me just depends on what I am wearing that day. I can comfortably carry in the rear waistband, ankle, inside the jacket (vented or leather) or I have a "tank bag" if for some strange reason I want it "with me" but "not on me".

Why do I carry - First and foremost - it is a Constitutional right granted, just like my right to vote. I use both to the best of my ability. I have been on the victim end of things one too many times - albeit for many different reasons. Wearing is two parts for me (1) it provides me some control in a situation where I normally would have none and (2) insurance - since I am well trained and disciplined, I can provide some additional "insurance" for my family.

[BoilerAnimal]

My Spectrum on a ST>> 009.jpg006.jpg

So much for concealed carry.

[2dogs]

My Spectrum on a ST>> 009.jpg006.jpg

I don't think that's such a good idea Tonyo. JMO

In one of my travels I happened across some bikes parked outside a restaurant where we stopped for bite. I noticed one of bikes had an empty holster strapped on to it's handlebars. Later we were all leaving at about the same time and I commented to the rider of the bike with the empty holster about the item. I was told there was no gun for it. He said no one knew that but him, so no one took any chances not knowing who had the gun or where it was. Interesting concept.

[TONYO]

I dont conceal.....I been carriein a gun for over 40 years. Open carry is legal here. TY

[TONYO]

I never go out to eat.AND I avoid humans as much as possible. TY

[ARtraveler]

Okay folks....the thread has now gone way off course. The subject IS "Concealed Carry on an RT"

If you don't have that perspective, then lets leave the other gun statements out.

It's going to get closed down. The mods have been discussing the subject.

[bmccaffrey]

I wear a Opoovo pouch. 1 9mm 2 extra mags and my cell phone. Works great

[Docster]

Always on my person, backup in frunk

[bscofield84]

I haven't had to use my weapon while on my Spyder. I have however hit a deer with my car, and did use my fire arm to put the deer out of it's suffering.

[donhy]

It sounds like this issue only affects US Spyder models .

[Grandpot]

I would never keep the gun on the Spyder or in my car. If you are separated from your vehicle and needed the weapon, what good would it do hidden in the vehicle?

[KosherKid]

Only in the US...

Te aroha, te whakapono me te rangimarie tatou tatou e

I wish it were so! But it's not here (US) or around the world.

[2dogs]

The best of all conceal carry for the RT or any other spyder for that matter, is the one that you never ever have to use. Same goes for your collision insurance. And, the utmost of luck to all those who rush to the aid of others.