Protective Gear or Firearm?
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 343
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From: Huntsville AL
I don't advocate carrying a weapon illegally. I DO have CCW license and follow the laws of the states in which I travel. I also do not LOOK for trouble. If I can avoid it, I do. You can't "out ride" trouble if you are parked some where and not at your scooter. I carry no matter what I may be riding/driving. Again this is a personal choice and a right that I choose to exercise legally. If you choose not to carry then so be it. I don't hold it against you as you shouldn't hold it against anyone who legally exercises this right.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,573
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From: StL, MO. USA
I can see this one going 'downhill' quickly.
I will not comment on the the 'carry' part of your thread...but will on the helmet thing. My reason...I feel the two issues have nothing to do with each other. While I understand your thoughts & explanation...we already have a thread about carrying..and it turned into a mess.
So - the state I live in has a helmet law..and I wear a NON-DOT approved lid. Yes, I run the risk of being ticketed for that...and understand the risks that are associated with wearing a helmet that does not provide protection.
I do have full-face helmets on the shelf from back in my 'sport bike' days...but they typically just sit there collecting dust now.
That said, I cannot give what I consider a valid reason for my choice. It's just the decision I make. Part is due to the fact that I don't think there should be helmet laws...and (being honest) part is because I really don't like the looks of the DOT approved offerings.
May sound kinda silly. But thats the way it is.
I will not comment on the the 'carry' part of your thread...but will on the helmet thing. My reason...I feel the two issues have nothing to do with each other. While I understand your thoughts & explanation...we already have a thread about carrying..and it turned into a mess.
So - the state I live in has a helmet law..and I wear a NON-DOT approved lid. Yes, I run the risk of being ticketed for that...and understand the risks that are associated with wearing a helmet that does not provide protection.
I do have full-face helmets on the shelf from back in my 'sport bike' days...but they typically just sit there collecting dust now.
That said, I cannot give what I consider a valid reason for my choice. It's just the decision I make. Part is due to the fact that I don't think there should be helmet laws...and (being honest) part is because I really don't like the looks of the DOT approved offerings.
May sound kinda silly. But thats the way it is.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: Southern California High Desert, here and there....
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: Southern California High Desert, here and there....
Ok, I feel I can answer this for you and settle the confusion. A helmet is more likely to protect you while on your bike, for example, from the elements, from kicked up pebbles, from bug hits on your noggin, and from impact should you bin it. A gun is more likely to provide for an effective weapon against a would be assailant once you get off the bike, or are going back to it, or getting out of your car, or walking through the neighborhood, or the mall, or in the bank. Use the right tool for the right job. Helmets and concealed sidearms serve two different purposes, as if that weren't self evident.
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Road Warrior
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Ok, I feel I can answer this for you and settle the confusion. A helmet is more likely to protect you while on your bike, for example, from the elements, from kicked up pebbles, from bug hits on your noggin, and from impact should you bin it. A gun is more likely to provide for an effective weapon against a would be assailant once you get off the bike, or are going back to it, or getting out of your car, or walking through the neighborhood, or the mall, or in the bank. Use the right tool for the right job. Helmets and concealed sidearms serve two different purposes, as if that weren't self evident.
And, my question was, which will likely protect you more riding your bike?
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