I was brought up with guns (Dad was Air Force & a marksman) and still own a couple of rifles which are not in my home.
I'm not denying anybody the right, but I agree with our brethren on the other side of the pond that carrying a handgun while riding sounds a bit dodgy. The idea of carrying one for protection seems off the mark to me as well. What do you need to be protected from while riding? Other riders? Then you're probably hanging out in the wrong places. Cagers? Hmmm, so some cager cuts you off and you're gonna pull a piece? You're going to have the presence, speed and precision to plink a deer that may jump in front of you?
Maybe I spent too many years in L.A. during the 80's but it seems to me that riding a bike with a gun is just asking for trouble. Someone get pissed off in traffic (happens occasionaly, right?!), pulls a gun, things escalate and a tragedy occurs or best case someone goes to jail.
The little wink icon with the post struck me as interesting. One other question for all you guys who are carrying - if you go on a group ride, do the guys your riding with know you've got a gun? If not, do you think it would make a difference if they did?
I know this thread was meant for others but am curious to know more.
