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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Where do you guys put your guns when you carry and ride?

I have been keeping mine in my fanny pack which goes into one of my saddle bags. Problem is if I NEED it I can't get to it quickly.

I'd put it on my belt, but it sticks out of the bottom of my jacket. Also, I was told by local LEO that "concealed" means just that, it shouldn't be visible.

Any suggestions?

 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Get a shoulder hoster or a jacket with a big inside pocket.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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I carry mine in the fanny pack but the fanny pack on over my crotch, easy access...
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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I keep mine in the gun shop, don't have one, were are you riding in the old west? You might want to rethink your travel routes.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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I keep mine in the gun shop, don't have one, were are you riding in the old west? You might want to rethink your travel routes.
Actually I carry for my personal safety. I spend a lot of time, due to duties with the local astronomical society, out after dark and when traveling to and from functions I'm alone... a lot. I hope to never have to USE it, but if the situation arises... I will. Without hesitation.

I work in the legal field and know a lot of LEOs here locally and they actually recommended that I make the purchase.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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I usually carry in an IWB (inside waist band) holster in the summer and covered with an untucked shirt. In cooler months, in a vest or jacket inner pocket.

The bigger problem is where to put it if you stop at a bar where law requires it to be left on the bike securely.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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I carry mine in the fanny pack but the fanny pack on over my crotch, easy access...
I may have to resort to wearing the fanny pack. I hate the feel of it, but I suppose with time I'll get used to it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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I don't carry mine when I ride, at least not yet. I will probably go with an IWB holster and untuck the shirt.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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I usually carry in an IWB (inside waist band) holster in the summer and covered with an untucked shirt. In cooler months, in a vest or jacket inner pocket.

The bigger problem is where to put it if you stop at a bar where law requires it to be left on the bike securely.
That can be a problem. Here the only places we CAN'T carry is a bar, or place where the serve or sell alcohol, a school (unless you're picking up your own child), or the Courthouse/Jail.

I don't stop in any place that sells alcohol so for me that's not an issue. If I did I'd have to get locking bags of somesort just to be safe.

I'm so worried about mine being messed with that I actually lock it in the safe here at the office if I have to go to the courthouse for anything... you never know when a client is going to come in with a kid who could go through drawers and get into purses...
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Get a shoulder hoster or a jacket with a big inside pocket.
I'm going to look into this as well. Hopefully my jacket isn't too tight.
 
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