bennie1986
Regular Member
I started bicycle commuting this winter and if I'm not headed to work I OC. Anyone else carry while cycling?
I'm not big into cycling right now like I would like to be. My brother has a nice road bike I use once and awhile to go around the block and I have open carried while riding. It's not that bad just get a good holster the cheap ones will rub on your hip as you peddle and chafe, once you find a way to lock your holster in its not that bad
I started bicycle commuting this winter and if I'm not headed to work I OC. Anyone else carry while cycling?
I believe Tawnos OC's on his bike quite a bit.
(1)(a) Except in the person's place of abode or fixed place of business, a person shall not carry a pistol concealed on his or her person without a license to carry a concealed pistol.
[h=2]RCW 9.41.050[/h][h=1]Carrying firearms.[/h]
(b) Every licensee shall have his or her concealed pistol license in his or her immediate possession at all times that he or she is required by this section to have a concealed pistol license and shall display the same upon demand to any police officer or to any other person when and if required by law to do so. Any violation of this subsection (1)(b) shall be a class 1 civil infraction under chapter 7.80RCW and shall be punished accordingly pursuant to chapter 7.80 RCW and the infraction rules for courts of limited jurisdiction.
(2)(a) A person shall not carry or place a loaded pistol in any vehicle unless the person has a license to carry a concealed pistol and: (i) The pistol is on the licensee's person, (ii) the licensee is within the vehicle at all times that the pistol is there, or (iii) the licensee is away from the vehicle and the pistol is locked within the vehicle and concealed from view from outside the vehicle.
(b) A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor.
(3)(a) A person at least eighteen years of age who is in possession of an unloaded pistol shall not leave the unloaded pistol in a vehicle unless the unloaded pistol is locked within the vehicle and concealed from view from outside the vehicle.
(b) A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor.
(4) Nothing in this section permits the possession of firearms illegal to possess under state or federal law.
[2003 c 53 § 28; 1997 c 200 § 1; 1996 c 295 § 4; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 405; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 3; 1961 c 124 § 4; 1935 c 172 § 5; RRS § 2516-5.]
I have always carried when riding my bikes. On the diamond frame bikes I usually carried in my bike bag hanging on the top rail or on a belly band. [ way back before I knew about OC! ]
However, I now ride several times a month on the Centennial trail from Snohomish to North of Arlington and back on my recumbent.
I OC routinely, and since I am essentially laying down I carry my Kimber in my Safariland ALS. Has held it very well and I don't worry about it. I've not had any comments from other riders or pedestrians yet.
I always wear my cargo shorts with good gunbelt and the holster. Winter now and I wear my shorts over long Windstopper pants.
Lots of signs up warning of Mountain Lions seen on the trail LOL! I haven't seen any yet though. But I did just receive a box of Buffalo Bore 255 gr. 45 ACP. Those should be an experience to shoot.
I got into cycling last year myself. However I wear either work out shorts or sweat pants when riding since jeans just aren't comfortable for 15 - 20 miles. But I wear a fanny pack (I know totally stylish) with one of my pocket pistols in it. I went to several bicycle stores and searched for a good solution for carrying while riding but a fanny pack is really about the best I found other than a bag attatched to the bike which I don't want since I do get off the bike to stop pick up lunch on my way to work and things like there. I did have several people at the bike shops act almost condesending to me when I told them what I'm trying to find. One guy actually asked why the hell I'd carry a gun while I'm cycling, I respond the same reason I'd carry a gun any other time. But thats the solution I went with. Hopefully this year me and my best friend will be attempting the STP also, hopefully.
Most cycles can not be ridden in, most are ridden on; one little two letter word in the RCW makes all the difference.
You mentioned riding on the Centennial Trail? I thought Firearms were prohibited on the trail? If not, then I will start OC'ing when I go there.
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You mentioned riding on the Centennial Trail? I thought Firearms were prohibited on the trail? If not, then I will start OC'ing when I go there.