bennie1986
Regular Member
I started bicycle commuting this winter and if I'm not headed to work I OC. Anyone else carry while cycling?
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Does anyone else OC while cycling?
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fire suppressor
Regular Member
I'm not big into cycling right now like I would like to be. My brother has a nice road bike I use once and awhile to go around the block and I have open carried while riding. It's not that bad just get a good holster the cheap ones will rub on your hip as you peddle and chafe, once you find a way to lock your holster in its not that bad
bennie1986
Regular Member
I use my serpa and haven't had an issue.
fire suppressor
Regular Member
My serpa holster worked fine for me too, I tried a old uncle mikes holster while riding one day I do not recommended that
MSG Laigaie
Campaign Veteran
I bike thru the parks in Whatcom Co. No issues. And I use an Uncle Mikes Tactical holster and have had no problems with it.
Lammo
Regular Member
Motor- yes. Haven't had the occasion while bi- yet but I assume I would just use my SERPA. Much more comfortable than the Galco Escort waistpack.
sudden valley gunner
Regular Member
I believe Tawnos OC's on his bike quite a bit.
Tawnos
Regular Member
Yeah, though when training for the STP this year I switched to something that wouldn't put a weight on one side. I have a timbuk2 handlebar bag that perfectly fits my crossbreed + PPS. If I remember tonight I'll take a picture.
If you're riding a road bike in lycra and want to OC, you have to have a belt - the material is just too stretchy and thin to hold a pistol's weight. Obviously, for short jaunts to the store or similar this is not a problem, as you can do those in normal clothes without issue.
A couple other things to consider: if you're going up a long hill, you'll be going slowly and may be out of breath. It can drastically lower your awareness of surroundings, and people can generally run up next to you quickly. Also, you'll want to practice shooting one handed, unsupported, as you may need to hold yourself steady with the other hand (at least I do when wearing cleats - speedplay zero).
sirpuma
Regular Member
Not that I ride my bike often but when I do I OC or CC depending on weather.
Fallschirjmäger
Active member
When I used to mountain bike in Aridzona, I would often OC (at the time it was the Only way to carry.) Never did I see such kind, courteous and considerate motorists. Quite often they would be completely in the opposite line as they passed me on my bike. Most times it was just a holstered Glock on my left hip against a light colored tee shirt to protect against the sun.
OlGutshotWilly
Campaign Veteran
I have always carried when riding my bikes. On the diamond frame bikes I usually carried in my bike bag hanging on the top rail or on a belly band. [ way back before I knew about OC! ]
However, I now ride several times a month on the Centennial trail from Snohomish to North of Arlington and back on my recumbent.
I OC routinely, and since I am essentially laying down I carry my Kimber in my Safariland ALS. Has held it very well and I don't worry about it. I've not had any comments from other riders or pedestrians yet.
I always wear my cargo shorts with good gunbelt and the holster. Winter now and I wear my shorts over long Windstopper pants.
Lots of signs up warning of Mountain Lions seen on the trail LOL! I haven't seen any yet though. But I did just receive a box of Buffalo Bore 255 gr. 45 ACP. Those should be an experience to shoot.
However, I now ride several times a month on the Centennial trail from Snohomish to North of Arlington and back on my recumbent.
I OC routinely, and since I am essentially laying down I carry my Kimber in my Safariland ALS. Has held it very well and I don't worry about it. I've not had any comments from other riders or pedestrians yet.
I always wear my cargo shorts with good gunbelt and the holster. Winter now and I wear my shorts over long Windstopper pants.
Lots of signs up warning of Mountain Lions seen on the trail LOL! I haven't seen any yet though. But I did just receive a box of Buffalo Bore 255 gr. 45 ACP. Those should be an experience to shoot.
fire suppressor
Regular Member
This may be a stupid question but is a cpl required to carry on a bicycle? Could some lawyer argue the bike could be considered a vehicle?
bmg50cal
Regular Member
Most cycles can not be ridden in, most are ridden on; one little two letter word in the RCW makes all the difference.
FMJ 911
Regular Member
You mentioned riding on the Centennial Trail? I thought Firearms were prohibited on the trail? If not, then I will start OC'ing when I go there.
Jayd1981
Regular Member
I got into cycling last year myself. However I wear either work out shorts or sweat pants when riding since jeans just aren't comfortable for 15 - 20 miles. But I wear a fanny pack (I know totally stylish) with one of my pocket pistols in it. I went to several bicycle stores and searched for a good solution for carrying while riding but a fanny pack is really about the best I found other than a bag attatched to the bike which I don't want since I do get off the bike to stop pick up lunch on my way to work and things like there. I did have several people at the bike shops act almost condesending to me when I told them what I'm trying to find. One guy actually asked why the hell I'd carry a gun while I'm cycling, I respond the same reason I'd carry a gun any other time. But thats the solution I went with. Hopefully this year me and my best friend will be attempting the STP also, hopefully.
fire suppressor
Regular Member
If you have not looked at them yet company's do make nice leather conceal carry fanny packs. They have a low profile semi hidden zipper compartment witch doubles as a holster so your gun it angled in the right position when you go to draw it. I bought one a few years ago and still use mine once and awhile
Difdi
Regular Member
Use of a fairing can blur the line considerably.
OlGutshotWilly
Campaign Veteran
FMJ,
Go re-read 9.41.300 for a list of prohibited places. That should help clarify for you where you can and can't carry a gun. Give me a pm anytime and we can get together for a ride. It's a great trail. I'm hoping they get it finished up to the Skagit county line soon.
Difdi
Originally Posted by bmg50cal
Most cycles can not be ridden in, most are ridden on; one little two letter word in the RCW makes all the difference.
Use of a fairing can blur the line considerably.
These fairings likely would be considered as riding IN a bike/trike and would require a CPL.
http://www.bluevelo.com/Photo_Gallery.html
Lammo
Regular Member
Of course, over here on the dry side my thought was about "our" Centennial Trail which runs from the Idaho state line to Nine Mile Falls (the Idaho portion runs all the way to Coeur d'Alene).
Our trail over here allegedly has rules that prohibit firearms (http://www.spokanecentennialtrail.org/Page/Rules.aspx). Au contraire, bison bottom breath. This is public property and not listed as a prohibited or regulatable (regulable?) area in RCW 9.41.290, .300 or anywhere else in RCW 9.41. I suspect that the "wet side" Centennial Trail is also public property. If they are trying to prohibit firearms the law/ordinance/policy/whatever is just as void as the one in Spokane.
OlGutshotWilly
Campaign Veteran
LOL!
There are SO many Centennial trails in the US I couldn't believe it when I tried to Google the one out of Snohomish. The good news is that I have never seen any signs along the trail prohibiting firearms. So don't believe any action is needed on our wet one
There are SO many Centennial trails in the US I couldn't believe it when I tried to Google the one out of Snohomish. The good news is that I have never seen any signs along the trail prohibiting firearms. So don't believe any action is needed on our wet one