New To Colorado; Education Needed

zach said:

Thanks James!

Keens, the class will get you your endorsement. Just go to the DMV and get your ID updated. My insurance gave me a discount for the MSF course too.


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Thanks Guys! I'm going to check it out today.

Keens said:

Howdy Zach,

I'd like to find a course that is affordable as I can't afford most of the classes that I've seen going for $200-300. How much do the Abate courses go for? I only plan to ride the bike around the country where I live and up to the mountains to do some trail riding and shooting. I've been thinking of making a frame mounted holster to carry my shotgun on.

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Keens; I'd highly recommend the MSF course. My girlfriend took it over a weekend and went from never ridden, to a very proficient rider in two days.

Also, regarding the shotgun holster; There are repro M1 Garand Scabbards available (ebay, etc) that work very well for a variety of firearms. The photo below is one mounted on a Ural; Though you could mount one just about anywhere you want on another bike.



Also, the MOLLE shotgun scabbard from Voodoo Tactical should work for just about anything you need:
http://www.voodootactical.net/p-34-molle-shotgun-scabbard-fits-18-inch-remington-870.aspx

Personally I don't ride with a rifle. I figure if my 10mm Glock can't handle whatever comes out of the underbrush, I need to be riding/running away fast. About 4 months ago I had an "Oh ****" moment when rounding the corner of a backcountry byway, I surprised two Grizzly bears. My dog started barking and my hand went to my hip, just as they started scrambling up a hill to get away from me.

If it had gone the other way, I'd probably would have had about 4-5 seconds to draw and shoot. Probably not enough time to draw a shotgun/rifle, chamber a round and shoot.

metronumic, that would be a great setup for grouse hunting in the high country! Those birds are so dull they just sit there when you drive by.

Welcome!

Welcome to Colorado. The gun laws here are worse than Montana but better than a lot of states. In Colorado you can't carry concealed in a backpack,purse,or luggage without a permit as you can in Montana. Also Denver has a complete ban on open carry in the city. No city in Montana has that law. Also in unicorporated areas in Colorado you can't carry concealed without a permit. Where in Montana you could.
I hope these answers may be of help to you.

P.S. nice bike