Carrying it does not affect my attitude or concentration when riding. My pistol is just another tool that I carry every day, along with my cell phone, wallet, pocket knife, keys, and some spare change. I do not think about it. It'll just be there when (if) I need it. Believe me, shooting someone is the last thing on my mind, and something I hope I never have to do.I think its a bad idea. Managing risk is a large part of my philosophy on riding, and I don't see how carrying a gun would help. Not in my neighborhood anyway. Texas may be a different story.
I agree, which is why I don't carry. For me its the best way to manage risk. Its not an issue about guns, its an issue about me... do I trust myself with a gun? Do I know I will never make a poor decision and regret it later? I admire people that can carry without those concerns, or at least feel them to a lesser extent than I.Believe me, shooting someone is the last thing on my mind, and something I hope I never have to do.
When I first read this the "Mass Attack Liberal Hater Alarm" went off. After reading it a couple more times I may be taking your input incorrectly. Lets see...I think its a bad idea. Managing risk is a large part of my philosophy on riding, and I don't see how carrying a gun would help. Not in my neighborhood anyway. Texas may be a different story.
I admire people who don't carry because they don't feel they have the control or dedication to stick by a decision. I want to have the ability to protect myself and family from the trash of the world. They are everywhere and growing in numbers daily. Trust me, the trash is spreading and you never know when it will catch up to you.I agree, which is why I don't carry. For me its the best way to manage risk. Its not an issue about guns, its an issue about me... do I trust myself with a gun? Do I know I will never make a poor decision and regret it later? I admire people that can carry without those concerns, or at least feel them to a lesser extent than I.
:lmaoWhen I first read this the "Mass Attack Liberal Hater Alarm" went off.
Perfect way to put it and a great analogy.:lmao
I suppose a good analogy would be someone coming on here who prefers sport touring motorcycles because they consider them "less risky" than a sport bike. Then all the sport bike riders would get all huffy about how sport bikes aren't really dangerous, and that its all about the rider. The same goes with guns, its all about the person who carries them. To each his own, I don't think less of anyone who carries a gun, just like I don't think less of someone who rides a sport touring bike instead of a sport bike.
I 2nd that.i'm also a pround member of the NRA!!!!!!!!!! and anyone who owns firearms should be.
As the saying goes. It's better to have one and not need it, then need one and not have it.I agree, which is why I don't carry. For me its the best way to manage risk. Its not an issue about guns, its an issue about me... do I trust myself with a gun? Do I know I will never make a poor decision and regret it later? I admire people that can carry without those concerns, or at least feel them to a lesser extent than I.
one of the guys at work his dad went down the other day with his shoulder holster on & it broke three ribs. but he was on a goldwing & got thrown around a bit during the accident.does anyone carry while riding? What holsters would you recommend? Shoulder or in-waist? Topic is open for discussion
+1 :stupic you got that one right!but if u don't have a permit/license keep that sh*t at home and don't ***** it up for the rest of us who do the right thing