I suppose so, but only if you have reason to believe you run a very real risk of encountering strangers on your trip who want to harm you.
But, why do you believe that? That's where the 'rationale' aspect comes in.
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A question or two for those who carry firearms on them when riding
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I suppose so, but only if you have reason to believe you run a very real risk of encountering strangers on your trip who want to harm you.
But, why do you believe that? That's where the 'rationale' aspect comes in.
Woodenfish
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There are differing dangers across this country that most better be prepared to handle. Maybe where you travel having bear spray is a common travel item? In other places it’s the human predator street gang member. Just like bear spray, smoke detectors, door locks, fire extinguishers and security cameras you buy them, hope they work when called upon but wish you didn’t need them. As this country is growing by a sudden huge influxes, crime is increasing unabatedly and the local situation in former secure areas have been subject to change.
Should I take that as a 'no' to both questions?
Wheelman
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I'm retired LE, veteran and FBI/NRA qualified firearms instructor. I trained cops how to stay alive in a gunfight. That being said, if you find yourself in a situation, unless you or another person are in imminent danger, leave the area immediately. It's not worth the risk or trouble that will follow.
Joe T.
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Is that a 'no' then?
pegasus1300
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While moving my Mom up from New Orleans to Utah many years ago I stayed in a very cheap motel in Gallup New Mexico. About 2:00am I heard the door rattle in the room. As the door started to open I cocked the hammer on the old .44 and wonder of wonders the sound made the door shut very fast. I got up relocked the door and moved the chair in front of it. Slept just fine the rest of the night. I have a Utah carry permit but almost never carry, but I am glad I had something that night. I prefer to avoid confrontations and mostly stay away from those unsafe areas. Tho they are spreading I think most areas are safe and most people are nice and kind. I have been traveling by motorcycle for nearly 60 years and have only met one grumpy campground manager in all that time. He later came and asked for a favor so made friends with him. I do not have LEO or military training and try to avoid bad situations. I wish me luck on being able to continue in that hope. So Pete I guess the answer is No I don't.
EdMat
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I wonder how many have avoided going somewhere simply because they were carrying? Not talking about where prohibited by law.
Davgill2002
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Is anyone carrying low on the hip with an open holster and a leg tie? If so, how many notches on the pistol grip?
Just for future reference only!hyea: :nopic: :roflblack: :thumbup: Bill
No, no, & no.
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rjinaz86323
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Yeah, like movie theaters, churches, cafeterias. No place is immune to some disturbed person going off.
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pegasus1300
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Actually I go to all of those places and still feel safe.
You ride your Spyder in those places?
SLICE
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Can you give an example, I carry everywhere, signage be dammed as it's just a suggestion, if a mall or restaurant asked me to leave I leave, If I have business in a court or police station/post office ECT the firearm get locked up in a lock box in the car.
ARtraveler
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Another interesting discussion.
I used to own a couple "mean" guns (one, a 45.70 caliber rifle). Both were never used the whole time I was in AK. When I moved I sent both to my brother as a gift. He bought me a replacement for one, which I shot one time just to try it out. Since then it has been cleaned and put away. Bullets stored in a different place. I guess I am saying, I am not depending on a gun to save me in a bad situation.
In all my life, I have never carried while riding a car or m/c. At this point, I have never felt that threatened. I will leave the "save the situation" heros to do their thing when they are needed. I know they are out there. Watching a lot of "reality" cop shows, it seems that everyone is packing heat these days.
When a bad situation happens, I just want to get out of harms way and avoid the gunfight. It's usually the inexperienced who are the ones who get hurt. The bad guys seem to be the winners most of the time.
You have my .02 worth.
Keep it real and the thread stays open. :bowdown:
I used to own a couple "mean" guns (one, a 45.70 caliber rifle). Both were never used the whole time I was in AK. When I moved I sent both to my brother as a gift. He bought me a replacement for one, which I shot one time just to try it out. Since then it has been cleaned and put away. Bullets stored in a different place. I guess I am saying, I am not depending on a gun to save me in a bad situation.
In all my life, I have never carried while riding a car or m/c. At this point, I have never felt that threatened. I will leave the "save the situation" heros to do their thing when they are needed. I know they are out there. Watching a lot of "reality" cop shows, it seems that everyone is packing heat these days.
When a bad situation happens, I just want to get out of harms way and avoid the gunfight. It's usually the inexperienced who are the ones who get hurt. The bad guys seem to be the winners most of the time.
You have my .02 worth.
Keep it real and the thread stays open. :bowdown:
Always carry on car/truck road trips with my spouse, or solo, as we travel in in some isolated places in the SW (isn't any unplanned stop on a road isolated"?) My concern is a flat tire or other problems when the wrong people may stop to "help". Felons often need cash, a car or worse. I would surrender car or cash but nothing else. I understand many folks don't carry but I couldn't leave ourselves w/o protection, a plan B, in such situations. Former military and many firearm classes. Don't carry w/o meaningful training.
I believe you are referring here to what's called "situational awareness." It appears you may have it and that's good because there seem to be many more people who don't have it than those who do. Just about all the bad guys have it. My guess is that 80+% of the public doesn't even know what it means. I feel that most (not all) two and three wheel riders have it because they become inherently accustomed to recognizing and avoiding hazardous situations daily. Always be aware of your surroundings and stay safe.
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