CC while on bicycle

[44wheelman]

I bet crocodile hunting would be fun... if properly outfitted.

 

[Mainsail]

..if the bike path was a known "trouble area" that you weren't required to visit, then the "Rule of Stupid" applied--don't do stupid things, don't go to stupid places, etc.

Hence, I'm proposing that the best solution isn't to worry about armament, but rather avoid the crocodiles and the watering hole altogether.

Like anything, that can be taken too far. ANY place of isolation outside your front door is potentially a watering hole. To say that one should simply avoid any place of isolation is simplistic and unrealistic, and patronizing as well.

Sitting on one's safe couch might be appealing to some, however, others like to expand their horizons away from home. I've biked and hiked in and through countless areas of isolation. I've hiked solo up to 14 straight hours to get to summits and lakes where there weren't even trails to guide me. Danger? Of course. (The majority of those dangers were unsolvable with a gun, yet I carried one on most of them.) I once took a 50' tumble into a draw so far from any trail that had I been seriously injured, my carcass would still be there today. I've never regretting one second of any of it.

LIFE is a risk. You do a risk analysis before you go and take measures to mitigate the risk to an acceptable level. Carrying a handgun is one way of bringing a marginal risk into a more acceptable range. Or you can just stay home.

Edit to add:

This is another example of statements that were once made by someone considered "an authority" that were clearly meant to be hyperbole, that are reinterpreted literally, and parroted out of all context.

Here are some examples:

"My handgun is to fight my way to my rifle." Whatevs. For most of us our handgun will be all we have.

"Unloaded guns shoot more people than ______." Nope, never happened, not even once.

"All guns are always loaded." Except when they're not.

Likewise, "Don't do stupid things or got to stupid places" isn't apt here. The OP never said he was going to ride his bike through Harlem at 2am wearing his Rolex collection. ALL bike paths have isolated areas (risk) and he's asking about how best to carry a sidearm (mitigation) while riding. "Just don't go" isn't helpful whatsoever.

 

[Valistar]

Just ordered and received my PT-1 Concealment Holster from Pistol Wear (Pistol Wear - Holsters that fit your lifestyle.). I had some concerns with fit because I have a large frame with a 40in waist. Tried it on I had plenty of room and it fits very comfortably. I loaded up my Shield with extra mag and rode indoors, no issues whatsoever and very comfortable. Weather will be warm this weekend so I'll be heading out for a 20-30 mile ride, I really don't anticipate any issues. And I can see using my PT-1 when I'm wearing lighter summer clothing at the beach.

Valistar

 

[Wise_A]

Like anything, that can be taken too far. ANY place of isolation outside your front door is potentially a watering hole. To say that one should simply avoid any place of isolation is simplistic and unrealistic, and patronizing as well.

"Watering hole" doesn't refer to isolation. It refers to a concentration of prey. So while a lot of people will smartly avoid "bad neighborhoods", it may also be wise to avoid places where there's prey.

In this instance, both come into play. Cyclists are common targets. Bike trails have a concentration of cyclists, and opportunity for attackers.

LIFE is a risk. You do a risk analysis before you go and take measures to mitigate the risk to an acceptable level. Carrying a handgun is one way of bringing a marginal risk into a more acceptable range.

Carrying a handgun potentially reduces the consequences, not the risk.

Back on point, this is about necessary-vs-unnecessary risk. Some risks are necessary, others are not.

Likewise, "Don't do stupid things or got to stupid places" isn't apt here. The OP never said he was going to ride his bike through Harlem at 2am wearing his Rolex collection. ALL bike paths have isolated areas (risk) and he's asking about how best to carry a sidearm (mitigation) while riding. "Just don't go" isn't helpful whatsoever.

It's very much relevant:

"The rail/bike trail near us is frequented by lowlife coming and going."

If you know a particular area sucks, then it becomes a stupid place to be. If there are no alternatives for walking/riding, then it falls into "a stupid place you can't avoid going to".

 

[Smoke]

Like anything, that can be taken too far. ANY place of isolation outside your front door is potentially a watering hole. To say that one should simply avoid any place of isolation is simplistic and unrealistic, and patronizing as well.

But that's not what was said was it? The OP said that particular path was frequented by lowlifes

The rail/bike trail near us is frequented by lowlife coming and going.

To which I replied

I think the rule of stupids applies.

Don't
Go to stupid places
Associate with stupid people
Do stupid things.

If you know there's a bunch of low life's hanging out in this area why go?

And I further amplified my comment with

Now that sounds to me like a place where you are likely to run into trouble and my personal rule is to avoid places where I'm likely to run into trouble.

And while we're here let's take note of the fact that the OP hasn't come back and refuted my assessment.

The OP never said he was going to ride his bike through Harlem at 2am wearing his Rolex collection.

No but he did say that he was going to ride his bike in an area known to be frequented by troublemakers and I still think if it's a place where you're likely to run into trouble then you probably shouldn't go.

 

[Faulkner]

This is how I do it. Not perfect, but it works for me, but then, I don't bike ride in the hood.

 

[wogentry]

I use a Tactical Tailor Concealed Carry Sling Bag. It doesn't look tactical, has a dedicated discreet compartment to stash my revolver and some speed loaders/strips, and two other compartments for other stuff. It is comfortable to wear and doesn't block peripheral vision when glancing over the shoulder. It has a stabilizing strap with a quick release so it is stable while riding but if you stop you can disconnect it and slide the pack around quickly to access the weapon. It is not meant to be a quick draw thing by any means. What I really like though is that should I have to dismount the bike for any reason whatsoever the revolver goes with me.

 

[BC38]

I use a leather fanny pack to carry when I ride.

 

[R*E]

I have a G19 in a Glock sport holster on a nylon gun belt that i wear under a loose fitting t-shirt.