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For all you guys in the US, how many of you guys carry a weapon with you while you ride? Do you feel the need to? Why or Why not?
I live in Florida. Not that I ride anymore. Mostly just sit in front of a PC reading MB all night.Alpe d'Huez said:What part of the country do you live in? Damn!
RightWingNutJob said:For all you guys in the US, how many of you guys carry a weapon with you while you ride? Do you feel the need to? Why or Why not?
ProfTournesol said:is this an attempt to continue one of the longest running threads on cyclingforums? I think that it went for at least 5 years and became very polarised.
Not sure what you mean? Was there another thread where people think like me? If so I feel vindicated. Woot. J/KProfTournesol said:is this an attempt to continue one of the longest running threads on cyclingforums? I think that it went for at least 5 years and became very polarised.
LOL. That would be a great picThoughtforfood said:I had a friend who swore one day he was going to. There was a 50 mile loop outside of town and at one point there was a big downhill followed by a steep uphill (imagine that). Well, at the top of the other side there was a house with a big dog. From the top of the downhill (about half a mile or so from the house) you were in full view of the dog. There was no way to beat him. Mostly he just made things a bit hairy for everyone, but on occasion he would take someone out. D had a Cold .380 that he wanted to use, but never did. I for one wouldn't have minded busing a cap in that old *******, but we never did. I did hit him square between the eyes with a lugi, and that did stun him. I also took a swing with my frame pump one time but missed.
I also took a swing with my frame pump one time but missed
You know if you don't like the thread you always have the option not to respond. Imagine that.grimpeur said:Usually I ride with a revolutionary war vintage shot and ball musket. Don't keep it loaded, just sling it over my shoulder to use as a visual deterrent. You've got to watch for low hanging branches. Stupid thread.
RightWingNutJob said:For all you guys in the US, how many of you guys carry a weapon with you while you ride? Do you feel the need to? Why or Why not?
Glock and Walther also make some very tiny handguns that you could fit in your pocket.RDV4ROUBAIX said:I used to carry brass knuckles, but they were weighing me down on my hill sprints. Now, if someone made a carbon fiber set I'd reconsider...kidding of course.![]()
Couple friends of mine are licensed to carry/conceal. They don't ride and carry though. Go figure. I think the Magnum Research Micro Eagle is the perfect jersey pocket gun I you feel like you need one. I had a .45 pointed at my head when I was about 17, and had a knife pulled on me whilst commuting home from work, but I still don't feel the need to carry on the bike.
RightWingNutJob said:Glock and Walther also make some very tiny handguns that you could fit in your pocket.
Fair enough.RDV4ROUBAIX said:Yeah, but if I actually did feel the need to I'd have to support a local company. Magnum Research is made in Minneapolis. I actually used to live just a couple miles from the factory.
grimpeur said:What if you fell and the gun discharged and hit either you or a riding companion? If you feel the need to pack heat while cycling I suggest you change sports and take up jackalope hunting.