Motorcycles and Sidearm Carry

[btgarner0]

While riding my motorcycle I am wondering what is the best way to carry. I am right handed and the gas controls are also on the right . If I should have to draw while driving , the risk of losing control of the bike would be greater. I can shot left handed but I'm not as well. Wondering 1 ) what would be a good holster and 2) better placement ( ie IWB , Vest carry est ) looking for those that ride and understand the operations of Motorcycle riding.
Thanks

 

[Mark 1911]

I wouldn't be very good at left handed draw, right handed draw is the only option for me. When riding I wore a OWB belt holster. I thought about the control issue too. I think drawing while moving would be an absolute last resort as that situation could go bad very quickly. I figure the main advantage on a bike is speed. Get out of there if possible.

 

[SteveM4A1]

I wouldn't be very good at left handed draw, right handed draw is the only option for me. When riding I wore a OWB belt holster. I thought about the control issue too. I think drawing while moving would be an absolute last resort as that situation could go bad very quickly. I figure the main advantage on a bike is speed. Get out of there if possible.

My thoughts exactly. I didn't worry about having to draw too much on the bike while riding. Speed and maneuverability.

 

[jagee]

I carry exactly the same way when I'm walking/driving/riding. IWB 4 O'clock-ish. If the need arises where I have to draw while moving either on the bike or in the car I'm more or less screwed. Trying to get to the gun with a seat belt on it more or less impossible, and I would rather drive off and get out of the situation. Same as on the bike, giving up speed and handling to pull a gun and get off a one-handed shot while coasting on a bike? No thanks, I'll twist it a get outa dodge.

 

[singlesix]

Drawing while riding good in movies. Roll on the Throttle. I carry inside my riding jacket. It's more likely I'll have to dump my bike vs. drawing on someone while riding, so I place my gun in a location that will cause the least amount of damage to me if I have to take a fall.

 

[rhino]

Drive or​ draw. Choose.

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

Drive or​ draw. Choose.

This should about sum it up right there.

 

[Shwaisey]

If you are in fear of your life from another person while moving on a bike the easiest way to deal with them is to avoid them; skip a red light, pull a u-turn, cut across a few lanes of traffic... actions that are not always legal but neither is road rage or mugging.
Very easy maneuvers on a motorcycle. Not so much in a 4 wheel cage.

if you are nifty, the choke on most bikes can act as a cruise control for a short time if you don't mind replacing plugs.

 

[Bennettjh]

If you are in fear of your life from another person while moving on a bike the easiest way to deal with them is to avoid them; skip a red light, pull a u-turn, cut across a few lanes of traffic... actions that are not always legal but neither is road rage or mugging.
Very easy maneuvers on a motorcycle. Not so much in a 4 wheel cage.

if you are nifty, the choke on most bikes can act as a cruise control for a short time if you don't mind replacing plugs.

I carry on my right side. I've thought about drawing while riding but I think the best option is to maneuver out of the situation, like you said.

The choke could work unless it's EFI.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

It's like none of you watch Sons of Anarchy.

 

[darkkevin]

It's like none of you watch Sons of Anarchy.

LMAO!!!!!

 

[printcraft]

Passenger has access to my firearm......... although passenger is typically armed as well........ and I have electronic cruise control... you can accelerate/decelerate at the touch of a button on the left hand control.

 

[edporch]

When I ride, I have a handgun with me.
BUT, it's for self defense if I'm broken down alongside the road.

If my motorcycle is on the road, I'll opt for getting out of there rather than trying to engage in a gunfight while riding.
I imagine shooting while riding looks a lot easier in the movies than it is in real life!

 

[Que]

Ride or​ draw. Choose.

FTFY. I actually got a chance to use this!

 

[singlesix]

FTFY. I actually got a chance to use this!

What do we have to wait for the NEWS at Six to find out the details?

 

[chezuki]

What do we have to wait for the NEWS at Six to find out the details?

I believe he's referring to the acronym "FTFY", not actually having to draw.

I speak Que... not fluent by any means, but I get by.

 

[singlesix]

I believe he's referring to the acronym "FTFY", not actually having to draw.

I speak Que... not fluent by any means, but I get by.

Missed the FTFY ..thanks.

 

[voodoo304]

I'm a lefty, so OWB cross draw works for me.

 

[04FXSTS]

I have been riding over 40 years and carrying over 10 years and never had a reason to shoot at anything while on the bike. Like said above, I carry for when I am off the bike. Jim.

 

[Leo]

The Indian Police spec motorcycles had the throttles on the left as most officers shot their revolvers with their right hand.

I do not see any shooting while riding situations working out well. My bagger touring bike did the quarter mile in honest 12's. It would run easily at 110 for long periods, even two up. Top end in dirty air was 130 and change. There are cars with that performance level, but they are few and far between. I would rather use the agility of the bike, riding over sidewalks, through yards, between cars in parking lots, etc. for escape. Take your skill level up a notch, find an MSF intermediate and advanced course.

I really do not recommend carrying on your person in a bike. I have been down hard more than once. The last one was rough, like a month in bed and 4 months on a walker rough. I know that a 1911 shaped chunk of bone shattered from my pelvis would have made it worse. My motorcycle style is sport touring, so a tourMaster tank bag works out really well, and my pistol stays handy if I run out of escape options.