Riding Armed
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Over the years I've been shot 3 times (not including my time in the military), and being shot isn't a pleasant experience, to say the least.
But to carry, or not, is a personal decision that each person needs to make for themselves.
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Damn OldFenderGuy!! Three times!! "You" need to carry..and I agree with you.
Thanks for your service.
ride safe
Thanks for your service.
ride safe
You might not ever 'need' a weapon, but in todays world violent situations can happen at almost any time, at any place.
Over the years I've been shot 3 times (not including my time in the military), and being shot isn't a pleasant experience, to say the least.
But to carry, or not, is a personal decision that each person needs to make for themselves.
Over the years I've been shot 3 times (not including my time in the military), and being shot isn't a pleasant experience, to say the least.
But to carry, or not, is a personal decision that each person needs to make for themselves.
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From: Kentucky
Morning all,
First, to each their own. No problem. I ride with a couple folks that I know carry and I'm sure there are some that I don't know that carry. I don't while riding on mc. Too cumbersome. But I am wondering......of the tens of thousands of riders that have gone to rallies, how many have 'needed' a weapon?
First, to each their own. No problem. I ride with a couple folks that I know carry and I'm sure there are some that I don't know that carry. I don't while riding on mc. Too cumbersome. But I am wondering......of the tens of thousands of riders that have gone to rallies, how many have 'needed' a weapon?
I've carried a gun since I was 21 (when I got my first police job). I'm an instructor certified by multiple agencies and private companies, I teach "use of force" law to police and my wife and I shoot in competition and teach competitive and defensive pistol shooting. I'd feel pretty stupid if I got killed or hurt because I didn't bring my gun to a gun fight (or knife fight, or baseball bat fight, etc.)
Road Master
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Ditto on that! I traditionally shoot a full-size 1911, and the subcompact size is perfect for me. Plus, that also equals same ammo all the way around.
The subcompact 1911 still has some good size on it, so I haven't even tried using a ankle holster for it. That seems to be pretty popular with LCPs, etc, but those are so small, I can hardly work them. So, as a backup, I carry a couple of knives with me at all times. One in an ankle holster, and another more "normal" pocket knife.
I have seen people carry the full sized 1911, but the weight it has is just too much for me...I can't seem to adjust well. Comfort is always an issue...
The subcompact 1911 still has some good size on it, so I haven't even tried using a ankle holster for it. That seems to be pretty popular with LCPs, etc, but those are so small, I can hardly work them. So, as a backup, I carry a couple of knives with me at all times. One in an ankle holster, and another more "normal" pocket knife.
I have seen people carry the full sized 1911, but the weight it has is just too much for me...I can't seem to adjust well. Comfort is always an issue...
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From: Arizona
It's good that you're still around to tell the story.
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You might not ever 'need' a weapon, but in todays world violent situations can happen at almost any time, at any place.
Over the years I've been shot 3 times (not including my time in the military), and being shot isn't a pleasant experience, to say the least.
But to carry, or not, is a personal decision that each person needs to make for themselves.
Over the years I've been shot 3 times (not including my time in the military), and being shot isn't a pleasant experience, to say the least.
But to carry, or not, is a personal decision that each person needs to make for themselves.
P.S.- Where do you hang out to have been shot 3 times?
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What do you folks canceling do when you go to a state that doesnt recognise your states CWL? What do you do with your weapon in these cases? We will be traveling to Sturgis this summer and Wyoming doesnt recognize Washington's CW permit.
Thanks, This threads been fun!!
Thanks, This threads been fun!!
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What do you folks canceling do when you go to a state that doesnt recognise your states CWL? What do you do with your weapon in these cases? We will be traveling to Sturgis this summer and Wyoming doesnt recognize Washington's CW permit.
Thanks, This threads been fun!!
Thanks, This threads been fun!!
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