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OC and Motorcycles

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skoolboy69x

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I'm new to the forum and this is my first post.
I'm an adult, self supporting, pre-med student and I can't afford the expense of a car. I ride a Harley year round (good on gas, and $30 a month for insurance!!!).
I CC in my waistband (strong side) at all times for fear of losing my permit because of an LEO's ignorance of the law. On a few occasions my shirt has blown up from the wind exposing my revolver, but I don't worry about that too much.
It sure would be ALOT more comfortable to OC on my way to Wooster mtn. or Bridgeport.
Any thoughts?
 
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Edward Peruta

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I ride my MC and don't worry about whether or not the weapon is exposed. I sometimes wear clothes that conceal and sometimes ride while openly carrying.

You shouldn't have any problems.

If you do, just ask the officer to contact a supervisor.
 
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Rich B

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I can speak from my last weekend's experience that OC shouldn't be a big issue. My only advice is a holster with good retention (thumb break or better?).

I would say on a motorcycle you should have far less problems than you would have on the streets and going in and out of businesses like I did all last weekend (with only one fairly insignificant issue).

Go to the CCDL website and print out the documents to keep with you. I also recommend a voice recorder just to be on the safe side. Many cell phones have this feature already, just learn to use it.
 
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I've been OC'ing for about a month now withNO problems. I've had a few :shock:, but that's about it. Had one guy ask me about my .45 and was curious if I was a cop. Probably due to my short hair and the way I carry myself(army vet). I will never go back to CC unless the law changes.
 
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Tazman2

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And here I was worried that somebody would call the cops when my shirt fluffed up while riding and carrying! :p

PS: Open carry riding event anyone!? :celebrate
 
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Tazman2

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beanoboy7 wrote:
I'm down for an open carry motorcycle ride! End of June or early July????
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Either. I don't leave for my vacation till the middle of July! :celebrate

PS: What happens if we need to stop and "pee". Will we have to hunt down OC friendly stores/places to pee as well!? lol :p

PPS: Where in Hartford are you? I'm in Newington! ;)
 
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