Axxe55
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Ben plenty pissed off today! See the thread.Don't forget pissing off Ben!!
Sounds like a good example of a bad idea.Can you ride around in TX with an AR slung around your back?
Sounds like a good example of a bad idea.
Open carrying a handgun the law is pretty specific as to a hip or shoulder holster. And AR pistol is still a handgun.
Slinging a rifle is very different under Texas law
I take my Long guns with me on my motorcycle often. To the Range, my Buddies Ranch (for Dove or Deer Season) or down to see my kids halfway across the State to get some shooting in.
I built a rifle scabbard mount behind my left saddle bag/ pannier with the barrel in a carrier where the left passengers peg is. So basically I would have to stop, dismount, unlock the firerm to remove it off the bike. Never been stopped. in over 12 years of carrying my long guns this way.
It's behind the left side on the KLR because the muffler is on the right side.
I should mention I ride an ADV Motorcycles (KLR & Yamaha Super Tenere). I've seen Harley gun holsters that mount to the passengers peg mounts. Evn one that was built into saddle type seat.
I extended the left passenger peg and built a "U" loop on top of the extension. The built a bracket on the back of the frame that is behind the left pannier. This allows me to use different rear racks. There is a piece of heavy wall tubing that inserts through the tubing and through the trigger loop & western leather saddle scabbard and the lock slides over the pin shaft. Basically a small trailer locking pin.
I lock it down in case I need to go to the bathroom or inside a gas station and leave the bike unattended at the pump.
I have never had any issue with anyone trying to steal my long guns. Sometimes it's a Shotgun, sometimes it's my deer rifle.
I do have a plastic ATV scabbard, but have yet to mount it. I find it too large and attracts too much attention!
"Rifle Mounted"
And I have another set up built for the Yamaha but have yet to mount it. I prefer to ride my KLR when going into the boonies!
As was mentioned by someone else, I would not consider slinging on my body for fear of repercussions during a hard get off.
I don't "Lay er Down" as they say, I use both my brakes and avoidance manuevers all the way to the scene of the crash.
(I've pulled some stoppies to keep from striking a car that turned in front of me.) (Up Graded brakes on the KLR) But laying her down to avoid an accident is an accident.
When I first built my long gun carrier I built one that had the gun butt angled forward pointing toward the handlebars. LIke some do on horses, but felt it put too much engine heat on the firearms. And blocked my access to the reserve lever on the fuel tank. And since we aren't at war here, I don't see a need for that quick an access.
So the rear pointing mount works best for transporting my long guns. It's well hidden out of site! The 30-30's butt plate sticks out right under the left turn signal. (Very few people notice it.)
But, I should point out I carry a holstered sidearm on me when I ride too. I actually have a holster that I can draw with my left hand while riding. Had it custom made in fact.
All that to say this, Sling it if you want to, but be prepared to be stopped a lot and have your background run through NCIS.
Or secure it on the machine in a non threatening system and take it with you. A quick release lock would be ideal like the Squad Cars use in their cars if you really feel the need to be fast on the draw. I have one in my RV that has a hidden magnetic lock release button. Pretty cool actually!
Texas LEO's are not so "man with a gun" paranoid as other States, but some of the more Liberal Cities PD Officers will investigate why someone feels the need to have an AR that accessable.
Remember, it's their job to protect everybody from every nutjob out there. And you dont have a "I'm one of the good guys" written across your back. So they might want to check you out for themselves. Tell him not to get butt hurt if he get stopped a lot. They will eventually get to know he's a good guy and leave him alone.
Here's a picture of it with the Panniers off the bike and a smaller rear orange rack mounted.
And a second picture of the panniers rack on the bike, but the scabbard is not in the picture, so use your imagination.
(The two racks are different and the panniers are mounted to the silver rack. The scabbard fits behind it mounted to the bike.)
I added a 3rd picture to show how much room there is behind the pannier. If you zoom in you can see the rifle carrier, minus the scabbard, in there. It works for me!
Tell him Welcome to Texas!
I love living out here, but the expansion is moving in on us. They say we are going to be the next Frisco. Wife and I are looking for land in the Hill Country with a runway in the backyard like we have now. KIds and Grandkids are speading out all over.Great information, I lived in Rhome for like 2 months in 2000.
A "lay down" isn't only a "choice to avoid collision". It can also happen in a sweep where some jackwagon has blown leaves/grass clippings. So, yeah - a lay down CAN happen, even to the best of 'em. I did 55 years on two wheels, never laid it down - but I always thought in terms of "what if".
Oh, I have almost bit the pavement a couple of times riding a bicycle through fall leaf litter.So I hve a new riding mower and I was blowing the clippings into the street. My mother was sweeping them up. I asked her why., She explained for the exact reason you just stated. I never knew. I imagine a lot of people dont know that.
So I hve a new riding mower and I was blowing the clippings into the street. My mother was sweeping them up. I asked her why., She explained for the exact reason you just stated. I never knew. I imagine a lot of people dont know that.
Back when I rode, it seemed like newly painted lane stripes and a mist of rain were a curse on me.Grass and leaves can create a condition that seems just like ice. Very dangerous on two wheels.
Back when I rode, it seemed like newly painted lane stripes and a mist of rain were a curse on me.
Can you ride around in TX with an AR slung around your back?
I doubt that! I do open carry a Glock 17 in an OWB hip holster (situated at 3 o’clock) when I ride my Harley. I’ve never been pulled over. Of course I’m older and ride on a Trike and it’s a nice rig and my ‘ol Lady is on the back so the cops must assume I’m not a criminal.Can you ride around in TX with an AR slung around your back?
Only time I've been off the bike on the road was back in December when we had a good snow. I rode into work anyway, just to do it. I had a walking pace drop when I hit a slick spot turning onto a side road. Just made me laugh.
I've worked my share of moto crashes...ProTip: If you dont want to go into Federal custody when released from the hospital, dont crash with drugs and stolen guns...
I'm riding from S ATX to Killeen early tomorrow, for a funeral escort for a on-duty death. Leaving about 0430h and looking forward to some clear roads.
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