Do You Carry a Gun When You Ride

[budro]

It's not an issue of constitutional rights (that's a whole other debate), it's simply an issue of risk assessment. If you carry a gun as a statement of freedom that's another story, but I think the question here was whether or not to carry a gun for personal safety. This is where I question why someone who rides a motorcycle would feel safer with a gun. If you're adverse to the small risk mitigated by carrying a weapon, how do you rationalize the far greater risk of riding a motorcycle?

I am too old to fight, i am too fat to run, that is reason enough to carry my gun.----Budro

 

[Bob Denman]

I carry because a handgun can be a very useful tool in certain situations. Over the years; I've had to put four deer out of their misery after either hitting them with my truck, or discovering them in the roadway... :shocked: If I can end their suffering a bit quicker; :thumbup:

 

[pro10is]

pro10is,

You've been to enough of these gunfights on SL's; you'd might has well turn and talk to the wall.

Tragically you may be right. But guns are an irrational solution for a troubled world. Does anyone feel safer knowing so many people now carry concealed weapons? Do you think that this reduces or increases the risk of violence? Picture New York City, Chicago, or Detroit with everyone walking around carrying a concealed weapon.

If we all decide to carry guns on our hip then we've devolved back to the 1800's wild West where absolutely no one was safe.

 

[Bob Denman]

You may be overstating this just a wee bit... Not everybody should carry a firearm. You need to be able to act rationally and calmly in situations that require it; not everybody can do that. If you feel uncomfortable about your ability to hold your emotions in check in a high-stress situation; don't carry! Nobody thinks less of a person who is smart enough to understand their own limitations. :thumbup:

 

[budro]

Tragically you may be right. But guns are an irrational solution for a troubled world. Does anyone feel safer knowing so many people now carry concealed weapons? Do you think that this reduces or increases the risk of violence? Picture New York City, Chicago, or Detroit with everyone walking around carrying a concealed weapon.

If we all decide to carry guns on our hip then we've devolved back to the 1800's wild West where absolutely no one was safe.

Facts is facts, Chicago is the most violent city in the nation, more murders than any other. NO ONE CAN CARRY A GUN except the bad guys. So yes if the thugs had to wonder if ya had a gun they might reconsider. Yes I feel safer when my companions are armed, they probably won't be screamin' help me help me. They might just be helpin' ME----Budro

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I think that very few people that carry do it out of "fear". Many of us are older and not as spry as we used to be. Just watch the news any night and you will see stories about people that were robbed, car jacked or had a home invasion. The beauty of our country and our constitution is that we are guaranteed freedom and safety and are also guaranteed the right to protect ourselves, and not have to rely on the government to do it for us.

Those of us that are lucky enough to live in states that do not infringe on those those American values do not carry because we quake in fear but instead to celebrate our freedom to protect ourselves and family and to honor our forefathers and their sacrifice to earn our independence from tyrants. We should also remember that one of the other freedoms we enjoy is the right to freely express our opinions about anything from the weather to the performance of our government. It is a package deal - all of our rights are guaranteed, not just the ones that make people feel good.

I also carry in my cage, not just on the motorcycle ...

WOW, that was well put, Thank You :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

 

[PrairieSpyder]

. . . If we all decide to carry guns on our hip then we've devolved back to the 1800's wild West where absolutely no one was safe.

That's what happens when you learn history from the movies. In the 1800s "wild" west, there was less gun violence than there is now.

 

[pro10is]

I sincerely hope you guys represent the minority of people on spyderlovers. If not, with logic such as this and with all the concealed guns present, it's only a matter of time before we read in the news: "Shootout at Spyderfest!".

It'll probably be over your choice of oil. :roflblack:

 

[shrubs]

We all (Wife, Son, and myself carry. I carry on the bike although it's a little more difficult; especially with cold weather gear on. There's many times I find myself out in a "one horse town" or even areas where someone could easily run up to the bike. The military has always taught me to be constantly aware of my surroundings but one never knows.

In the past, one had to look for trouble. Today, trouble is looking for every opportunity to find and exploit you.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I sincerely hope you guys represent the minority of people on spyderlovers. If not, with logic such as this and with all the concealed guns present, it's only a matter of time before we read in the news: "Shootout at Spyderfest!".

It'll probably be over your choice of oil. :roflblack:

I am sure that you will find that we probably represent the majority of folks here, there are many folks on here that won't chime in because they don't want anyone knowing that they carry, and probably because they don't feel like it is anyone's business but their own.

Cruzr Joe :thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

That's what happens when you learn history from the movies. In the 1800s "wild" west, there was less gun violence than there is now.

Please point me to the article, if it's not biased. Thanks

 

[wyliec]

I am sure that you will find that we probably represent the majority of folks here, there are many folks on here that won't chime in because they don't want anyone knowing that they carry, and probably because they don't feel like it is anyone's business but their own.

Cruzr Joe :thumbup:

And, that's the way it should be, IMHO.

 

[shelbydave]

Boy has this digressed....

I imagine that those who DO carry, probably don't just carry while on a motorcycle, but also while in their Silverado, on a horse, donkey, or golf cart also..

The question do you carry when you ride, doesn't mean do you take that extra step to pack a gun for your motorcycle ride, it probably was meant "Since you have a carry license, and probably carry everywhere else, do you also carry on your motorcycle?"

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Boy has this digressed....

I imagine that those who DO carry, probably don't just carry while on a motorcycle, but also while in their Silverado, on a horse, donkey, or golf cart also..

The question do you carry when you ride, doesn't mean do you take that extra step to pack a gun for your motorcycle ride, it probably was meant "Since you have a carry license, and probably carry everywhere else, do you also carry on your motorcycle?"

Yes, when i feel like it.

cruzr joe

 

[Bob Denman]

it's only a matter of time before we read in the news: "Shootout at Spyderfest!".

It'll probably be over your choice of oil. :roflblack:

Nah... Most likely it could be about helmet usage... or favorite brand of ammo! :roflblack::roflblack: But again; you help to re-enforce the importance of responsible gun ownership; not doing something foolish over emotions or hysterics.

 

[pro10is]

I am sure that you will find that we probably represent the majority of folks here... Cruzr Joe :thumbup:

I don't believe this is true. I believe the split here would be about 50/50 as professional nationwide polls show are common across the country. However I will concede that gun supporters are certainly more vocal on the forum and that it's a shame others don't speak up. But with the roastings I take when I chime in I guess I don't blame them. You need a thick skin to debate this issue on either side.

 

[dave01]

I actually carry in case I see any injured Spyders sitting on the side of the road, and they need to be put out of thier misery.
For that reason, I favor large capacity magazines too.

 

[shelbydave]

I don't believe this is true. I believe the split here would be about 50/50 as professional nationwide polls show are common across the country. However I will concede that gun supporters are certainly more vocal on the forum and that it's a shame others don't speak up. But with the roastings I take when I chime in I guess I don't blame them. You need a thick skin to debate this issue on either side.

Gun supporters HAVE to be vocal, as they are presently being attacked from all sides. Keep in mind, that the gun doesn't go out and kill people, its the lunatic at the trigger that does that.

I AM a supporter of gun rights - although I don't own a single one. The reason for my position is that I feel the violence is present no matter what the tool of choice is. If all the guns were rounded up and melted down, we would still have stabbings, beatings, and assault with toasters. How many THINGS need to be outlawed before we are safe? We need to look at the root of the problem - why has our society turned so violent? Why is there such little respect for life?

In my opinion, the same group of people who want to take guns away, are the same ones who have caused these problems with their idea of what "rights" are... 10 year old kids watching zombies getting shot in the head, music that talks about killing, rape, beating... Many of the same people will say.."It's just a movie" It's just a song", but when someone goes out and kills, "we need to get the guns off the streets!"

We've gone way off the path, and need to fix the root of the problem, not just cover up the symptoms.

 

[bruiser]

I just don't understand the rationale behind a motorcyclist carrying a gun. If someone is so fearful of injury or death as to feel they need to carry a weapon in the highly unlikely event they would need it, why would they ever ride a motorcycle which statistics prove is a far greater risk to their safety?? :dontknow: If someone is so fearful of their safety as to feel they need a deadly weapon wherever they go, they probably don't belong on a motorcycle.

And how many cagers do figure in to this comment???

 

[bruiser]

I am too old to fight, i am too fat to run, that is reason enough to carry my gun.----Budro

Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he's to old to fight he'll just shoot you. Bruiser.