ErikW Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Members with good memories might recall I once asked for suggestions on how to carry on a dirt bike. That problem was solved, thank you very much. Now I need a way to carry on a street bike. On the bike itself, not on my person. Something in or around the tankbag. I'll even consider a whole new tankbag. I pulled my gun tonight, in my truck. Never would have been able to do that as quickly or discreetly on my bike, which also can't be put in reverse and can't make a sharp u-turn for "flight" instead of "fight." So I really need a better system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Tank bag. Dont remember who made the one I have but it has a velcro closure on the frt. and zippers on the sides. All I have to do is grab the flap, pull up and I have access to anything inside. I set mine up with foam pads from an old rifle case, cut out for a pistol & mag so they dont slide around. If I can remember I will check and see who made the bag If you wear a jacket you could just go with a shoulder holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Look at Western cowboy type leather holster shops and websights, many make Pommel holsters concealed and open, They are basically holsters and bags that go on the front of the saddle also traditional rear of saddle bags, are made to carry revolvers, you might find something that suits your needs, I would lean towards body carry, but as I have ridden in cool and cold weather, the way you bundle and seal clothing makes getting to a concealed shoulder rig problematic. I think I would go with the shoulder rig and modify my jacket to open faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 maybe your just going the wrong places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Shoulder holster under your riding jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Pick an appropriate tankbag (Tourmaster Cortech with side pockets), zip tie a holster in the pocket. Viola good access, good retention....you are in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 saw a guy at the 3 gun nats last year that had all 3 on his... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I pulled my gun tonight, in my truck. Story! Story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I pulled my gun tonight, in my truck. Story! Story! this is my rifle, this is my gun.....sure you want to hear that story....LOL????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 this is for fighting, this is for fun." USMC boot camp in 1941 - can't remember the exact location. CRS and all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 I was in my truck, remotely opened my garage door, coming to the driveway when the garage light lit up a guy snooping around the side of my house and a woman coming from my front door. I discreetly got out the Glock. She said, "Don't shoot! Don't shoot!" even though my gun wasn't visible to them. Guilty conscience? She came up to my window with a pamphlet and made a lame pitch for carpet cleaning. Nice cover for scoping out homes to burglarize, except that it was 9:40 PM in the burbs. Really sucks that they got a look into my garage with four motorcycles, umpteen snowboards, gun safe, etc. My thread on the motorcycle forum went to hell quickly. This is what a female wrote: Well, guys with tiny dicks have to do something. I never figured her mom for the kiss and tell type. On the other hand, someone suggested this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 This is what a female wrote:Well, guys with tiny dicks have to do something. Perhaps it's not that it's tiny but that she has a Big Mouth.??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Okay, that was funny. I'm making a note to add that one to my arsenal of comebacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpmwfo Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 What kind of bike? What tank bag are you running right now? Depends on the riding gear you wear as well. I carry under the jacket IWB. Then again, I haven't practiced drawing with riding gear on. Might be a problem. Don't like having a weapon in a tank bag. Then I have to take the bag with me everytime I go somewhere (gas station, store, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCK Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I carry mine IWB while riding. If Im wearing a T-shirt it covers pretty well and if I have my riding jacket on, it coveres it as well. You might have to shrink the size of gun you carry though . I normaly carry a P3AT while on the bike or my S&W 642. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I don't like (or trust) any form of "off body" carry. It's just too easy to get separated from your pistol. I think most IWB and strong side holsters often print big time and they would be damn hard to draw from.... wearing any form of jacket. My choice for many thousands of street miles is a Galco horizontal shoulder holster. I used to carry a Glock 36 that way.. and now that is how I carry a Colt officers model..... or in very hot weather a Kahr P M - 9. Your gun won't print and it can be drawn in an instant. It's also great in a car or truck because you can draw while you have a shoulder harness buckled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Erik, In a situation like you describe, if you would've been riding the bike it would've been better to be carrying on your person. You could've gotten off the bike, engage these people without flashing the blaster but with your hand on it. Quicker than trying to go back to the bag. No CCW in NV? The tank bag option would be the way to go for long rides, but for daily stop-and-go routine stuff I'd suggest carry on your person. Be safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 She said, "Don't shoot! Don't shoot!" even though my gun wasn't visible to them. Guilty conscience?Really sucks that they got a look into my garage... Brother...she already knew you had guns in there. You are about to get hit. Call the law and get some drive-by patrols going...and do everything else you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Erik, if you do not have an alarm system and video surveillance along with a bad ass dog in the yard, then get all these things NOW, or you will not have the other stuff in your garage anymore real soon now! And start spending some quality time at home. Maybe take that 2 week vacation and watch a lot of TV at all hours of the day, every day. These type of folks have a couple week memory, then they forget about you when they stop by again and see the teeth bared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 erik-i'm sure in nevada u can find some trip wire, claymores, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Sling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 ......and made a lame pitch for carpet cleaning. Nice cover for scoping out homes to burglarize, except that it was 9:40 PM in the burbs. That must on page one of the play book. I had 2 guys use the same lame excuse on me a couple of weeks ago. As soon as I opened the door (with a full hand behind the door, of course ) this guy starts talking fast, showing me some cheaply laminated card describing their carpet cleaning options (holding it at belt-level, hoping I would look down, I guess). Then without slowing his banter at all he promptly stuck his head in my door and started looking around. I jabbed a finger in his chest to back him up and explained that since I'm always at home telecommuting, I'm used to the way the carpet looks and have no desire for their services. ============================================ A quick check on packing.org shows Nevada has both Resident and Non-resident permits available and is a Shall-Issue state. Hopefully Erik already has that base covered. They require one of those CCW classes, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Move to Arizona, they have open carry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCK Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 She said, "Don't shoot! Don't shoot!" even though my gun wasn't visible to them. Guilty conscience?Really sucks that they got a look into my garage... Brother...she already knew you had guns in there. You are about to get hit. Call the law and get some drive-by patrols going...and do everything else you can. Good observation... I agree that a security camera would be a good investment. I added one to our home and its hooked to a computer. It can be set up through the software to be motion activated recording, can have the video emailed anywhere, have it call numbers, sound an in home alarm, the options are numerous. For less than 800.00 you can have a CCTV DVR card, professional software and a couple of cameras. Another great thing about it is that you or the kids can see what made that strange noise outside after dark. PM me if you want info, I did alot of research before I purchased my system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 These guys have a lot of good deals on CCTV stuff. It's easy to install and the number of options is huge. http://www.supercircuits.com/index.asp B&W systems have better low light sensitivity and resolution for a lot cheaper price point than the color systems and work just as well if you are on a budget. The DVR is a much better option than the VHS VCR time lapse recorders. Just make sure the DVR, VCR, or PC you record with can't be taken, or you lose the evidence too ;/ BTW, the PCI capture card based systems are all Windows only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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