OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
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OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
Simple question.... is it legal while on a public street, highway, etc.? Not that I want to or even need to but I'd like to know. Searched this forum but did not see anything directly relating to this question.
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Re: OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
If you have an LTC, then yes!Solsand wrote:Simple question.... is it legal while on a public street, highway, etc.? Not that I want to or even need to but I'd like to know. Searched this forum but did not see anything directly relating to this question.
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Re: OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
It is, if you have a License to Carry (LTC) or a carry permit from a state the Texas recognizes.Solsand wrote:Simple question.... is it legal while on a public street, highway, etc.? Not that I want to or even need to but I'd like to know. Searched this forum but did not see anything directly relating to this question.
If you do not have a license, open carry while in a motor vehicle (which includes riding a motorcycle) is not allowed. If that is the case, you would have to carry concealed.
Keep calm and carry.
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mr1337 wrote:It is, if you have a License to Carry (LTC) or a carry permit from a state the Texas recognizes.Solsand wrote:Simple question.... is it legal while on a public street, highway, etc.? Not that I want to or even need to but I'd like to know. Searched this forum but did not see anything directly relating to this question.
If you do not have a license, open carry while in a motor vehicle (which includes riding a motorcycle) is not allowed. If that is the case, you would have to carry concealed.
I would add that when you dismount your bike you are no longer covered by the MPA unless you are going to/from your residence, apartment, hotel, etc.. I think that's right.
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Re: OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
I have been carrying open on the bike some, as it's been cold and it's difficult to get to a concealed gun quickly when zipped up and wearing gloves. I haven't been pulled over yet, but I would caution that it will probably happen. However, it does seem to cut down on tailgating.
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I suppose that open carrying a long gun might have the same effect.LucasMcCain wrote:I have been carrying open on the bike some, as it's been cold and it's difficult to get to a concealed gun quickly when zipped up and wearing gloves. I haven't been pulled over yet, but I would caution that it will probably happen. However, it does seem to cut down on tailgating.
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Hopefully it's no more of an issue than being on foot or in your car while OC.LucasMcCain wrote:I have been carrying open on the bike some, as it's been cold and it's difficult to get to a concealed gun quickly when zipped up and wearing gloves. I haven't been pulled over yet, but I would caution that it will probably happen. However, it does seem to cut down on tailgating.
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Interesting. In and around AMARILLO I've seen three SOB holsters on bike riders. All empty. I've also yet to see an open carry period.
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This is one case where I would really recommend a retention holster.Solsand wrote:Simple question.... is it legal while on a public street, highway, etc.? Not that I want to or even need to but I'd like to know. Searched this forum but did not see anything directly relating to this question.
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Re: OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
I hope not. However, in your car it's a lot less visible, so a LEO isn't likely to see that you're OC unless you're already being stopped for something else. I also tend to see far fewer LEOs while just walking around than I do while driving around. My concern is that I will be stopped to check my LTC but ticketed for some stupid crap like the light for my license plate not being bright enough or something of that ilk. As I said, though, it hasn't happened yet. If it does, y'all will certainly hear about it, good or bad.Breny414 wrote:Hopefully it's no more of an issue than being on foot or in your car while OC.
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Re: OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
Yes I do have LTC but in this brave new OC world I'm always trying to make sure I am interpreting the law correctly. thanks to all for the prompt replies. I do agree with the poster that mentioned it cutting back on tailgating - and car vs. mc ragers - I bet it works better than my get-back whip. Drivers never even know what that's for... until I have to use it.
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I ride but I have not carried (cc or otherwise) while on the bike. I imagine OC could be the best option as far as accessibility goes. cc could work if you choose not to wear safety gear, but that's a bad idea.
The first person I ever saw OC was on a bike in Arizona, a long time ago. He had a vertical shoulder holster with huge revolver
The first person I ever saw OC was on a bike in Arizona, a long time ago. He had a vertical shoulder holster with huge revolver
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Re: OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
I rode about 30 miles through Houston last summer w. an AR across my back to a friend's house. Pleasantly surprised that I made the round trip w/o a police intercept.
Don't recall any tailgater's, either
Don't recall any tailgater's, either
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Re: OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
NICE...RHenriksen wrote:I rode about 30 miles through Houston last summer w. an AR across my back to a friend's house. Pleasantly surprised that I made the round trip w/o a police intercept.
Don't recall any tailgater's, either
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Re: OPEN CARRY WHILE ON A MOTORCYCLE?
I do have to ask, how offten have you used your getback whip? Some of the guys I am starting to ride with have them.Solsand wrote:Yes I do have LTC but in this brave new OC world I'm always trying to make sure I am interpreting the law correctly. thanks to all for the prompt replies. I do agree with the poster that mentioned it cutting back on tailgating - and car vs. mc ragers - I bet it works better than my get-back whip. Drivers never even know what that's for... until I have to use it.
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