Motorcycle Carry

[macmanjim]

Does anyone on this forum carry on a motorcycle? If so, how do you carry, meaning what type of holster etc. I know some riders that put the pistol in a tank bag, but that isn't carrying concealed as far as I can tell, no? Usually the law may speak to cars and glove compartments, but motorcycles seem to be left out. So, part of my question is legality, the other is practicality, meaning what are the best practices. Carrying on a motorcycle has challenges that we don't have with a car.

[slygeorge60]

Didn't get my permit untill Nov here in Wisconsin so not much riding time to carry my LC9. This spring I will try to ride and carry with a shoulder holster and see how that works. Dont know how comfortable i will feel with my wife sitting behind me though. When I need to go in somewhere it is not permitted, I'll put it in my tour pack.

[devildogg_sgt]

I carry in my jacket or vest pocket mostly. On days that it is too hot to wear either I use my IWB holster. At first I felt like it would be at risk of falling out of the holster if I hit a large bump but after hundreds of miles it has never moved at all, if anything there is more pressure keeping it in the holster than when standing or sitting in a car. The concealed part though is hit or miss when my t-shirt rides up in the wind.

[ferggie]

If I am carrying my DW Gardian 45 I will use the inside pocket in my jacket. I more often carry a S&W 38 spcl (#642) using a pocket holster and carry in my front pocket. Works great and I haven't had any issues with it falling out.

[macmanjim]

I suppose it depends on what type of gun is carried. I have a Commander and Hi Power. I use a high ride normally, but years ago, I tried shoulder rigs and crossdraw holsters for various reasons. The shoulder rig is great when a jacket can be worn, but if it has to come off, it's not so good. I used to be able to conceal a Dan Wesson 444 with 8" barrel this way...For the summer there has to be a better way. Like you said, if your t-shirt rides up from the wind, you aren't carrying so concealed. A PO could have an issue with that I suppose.

[SR40c]

It's not really a big deal. What works for me walking down the street and driving my pickup, works when riding the Harley. In my case, using a Crossbreed SuperTuck is what works. I'm sure about any similar kydex based IWB holster would do the job. Make sure the holster is specifically made for the make and model of the pistol you carry. Retention is everything.

[Wetsuit]

I carry my primary weapon as usual in my cross breed super tuck! I move my back up to either a vest or jacket pocket that is accessable to my left hand! So I can shoot and still use my bike to get away if necessary. Or I can return enough fire with my left hand to get BG to duck while I lay the bike down for cover and go for my primary weapon!

[Huet Landry]

I'm in an open carry state, so I use my Blackhawk Serpa OWB for my XDM9 compact most of the time. When riding, I tuck my jacket behind the grip. If I know that I am going to be somewhere where CC is required or advisable, I use a Galco Skyops IWB.

[macmanjim]

I carry my primary weapon as usual in my cross breed super tuck! I move my back up to either a vest or jacket pocket that is accessable to my left hand! So I can shoot and still use my bike to get away if necessary. Or I can return enough fire with my left hand to get BG to duck while I lay the bike down for cover and go for my primary weapon!

Being left-handed might be an advantage while carrying on a motorcycle. As far as laying a bike down, I am not sure it offers better cover that way, but it may depend on the type of bike too.

[macmanjim]

I'm in an open carry state, so I use my Blackhawk Serpa OWB for my XDM9 compact most of the time. When riding, I tuck my jacket behind the grip. If I know that I am going to be somewhere where CC is required or advisable, I use a Galco Skyops IWB.

No open carry here, not for practical purposes at least. I wear a leather jacket when I ride, except when it get above 85-90˚F. The problem with a high ride with a jacket is getting to gun efficiently and quickly. May be in the jacket itself would be better.