Riding with a CCW

[firerescuefin]

Curious if any carry while riding. I have a CCW permit and carry on occasion....but have never on a ride.

[CaliFly]

Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

[William]

Originally Posted by firerescuefin

Curious if any carry while riding. I have a CCW permit and carry on occasion....but have never on a ride.

This is going to be a can of worms!!!

I may or may not, that's all I will say.





William

[Seramount]

no, can't think of any reason I'd need to.

[thwart]

Can you get one in carbon fiber?

[aaronv]

I usually roll with this, but need a different fork as the weight up front affects the handling in a negative way.

[skijoring]

Originally Posted by aaronv

I usually roll with this, but need a different fork as the weight up front affects the handling in a negative way.

I think it just needs a low trail fork for front loading.

[firerescuefin]

I was reflecting on another thread when posting this. Had one occasion where I would have liked to have had it. Sucks that it would be a cosideration at any level, but get outside city limits and you come across some bold folks that are willing to use their vehicles as weapons...as well as get out of their cars/trucks with an intent to harm.

[SamIAm]

My wife carries a glock on occasion.

[Fixed]

Originally Posted by SamIAm

My wife carries a glock on occasion.

is that the one with the lawn mower ?
cheers
did i read somewhere that most fatal gunshots are suicides
cheers

[Louis]

I think we need to broaden this discussion and go full-libertarian:

What about portable bongs?

During long rides some folks like enjoy a hit or two at the turn-around point. It might help alleviate leg cramps.

I'm sure it's more prevalent among the MTB crowd, but some roadies here might be interested in knowing.

[firerescuefin]

Thanks for the replies. For the most part even those that would be adamantly opposed were civil in their discourse. I am not looking for agreement, just seeking opinions from thost that like to do the same things I do.

Old F&S. The drivers in Co are the best I have experienced from a courtesy standpoint. Actually, it's the cyclist that need to gain some manners and levity IMO. For those that know Denver, I live in Parker and have had 2 very bad experiences in the Elisabeth and Franktown areas (Rural, pretty, 2 lane roads, with little traffic). Both times were with folks driving diesel duallies. The worst was a guy that drove up at speed on the soft shoulder behind me at speed, laid on his airhorn,swerved around me, cut in front of me back on the soft shoulder and hit the brakes, then proceeded to yell and threaten me. I genuinely expected him to grab something and get out of the vehicle. Apparently you can take Bubba out of Dixie, but you can't take Dixie out of Bubba...and FWIW I lived in the south...I just don't ride on those particular roads anymore.

[MattTuck]

Originally Posted by firerescuefin

I was reflecting on another thread when posting this. Had one occasion where I would have liked to have had it. Sucks that it would be a cosideration at any level, but get outside city limits and you come across some bold folks that are willing to use their vehicles as weapons...as well as get out of their cars/trucks with an intent to harm.

With the exception of a very few instances, I find drivers on country roads much more courteous and conscientious than their city counterparts. Maybe it is because they're not in as much of a rush, or there's just more room on the roads to move over.

Except for when I was a kid, and my buddy flipped the bird to a car of older teen-agers, I've never had someone get out of their car to fight.

I think a better solution than carrying a gun, would be riding with a buddy (so you're not alone) and also having a phone so you can call the police and report the driver/license plate in the event of hostile driving....

Another option I have considered was getting a jersey like this, http://www.bikingthings.com/pobije.html that might cause someone to think twice.

If you're dealing with religous folks, maybe a jersey that says "WWJD?" in big letters across the back.

There's probably a better solution than carrying a fire arm?

[Elefantino]

I do not own a firearm.

I, however, am a concealed weapon.

[old_fat_and_slow]

Originally Posted by Elefantino

I do not own a firearm.

I, however, am a concealed weapon.

Nice kit. More men should be comfortable wearing pink.