Carrying on a Quad

[dirtmcgirt76239]

Totally agree.

like this with the strap ?



thats what I was envisioning I did not know the model off the top of my head.

[HamSandWich]

This won't directly answer your question but might give you thoughts on other options.

I do a LOT of rough trail off-road fast dirt bike riding, some quad riding that usually turns into semi quad racing if with friends, other motorized fairly aggressive recreational activities.

I haven't ever found the perfect way to carry a firearm on-body that I fully trust, as chest rigs flop around or hinder activities, any place on the body IWB can at times become a problem or potential problem, or potentially point at a fellow rider or passenger. Not to mention tipping over, crashing, or overshooting a turn, or missing a hidden corner.

I have tried many ways & not a one has left me totally confident on the safety of having a loaded firearm on my body in the case of a hard dismount, or jamming a stick or branch in the gun area.

My personal answer is to carry fully loaded but no round in the chamber, I seriously doubt I will be defending myself against robbers, or personal threats while riding & even if it came to that a good solid safe rugged utility holster capable of off-road retention would be slow as heck to draw so carrying with a round in the chamber is not much of an advantage.

Even in bear country (I carry a larger caliber bigger gun in those areas) I probably won't be shooting at any bears while actually riding.

Carrying with an empty chamber REALLY improves the firearm's safety no matter what direction it ends up pointing & allows carrying for comfort, retention, & safety no matter the situation.

If you dismount the vehicle in a situation that could need a quick shot or loaded chamber then just rack the slide & put one the pipe, that also puts the firearm in your hand & ready to use.

I would never carry this way in my truck or out in public as I always carry with one in the chamber, but off-road, or having the possibility of a hard dismount, it takes the worry out of where to carry, or how to carry, or what if a tree branch, clutch or brake lever, or other object finds it's way into the trigger area.

actually this is pretty good advice. i had hopes there would be some other riders on this forum. I found a place in Australia that makes tank covers with molle webbing on it, but i really do not feel like waiting that long for a shipment, or paying that much, and that's IF they would ship to the states.

I am going to look into this safari land holster, and possibly double up on the empty chamber while riding for safety. Thanks for the advice everyone

[Garymac]

I ride and carry frequently. I usually wear a strong side belt holster or keep my pistol in a tank or fender (hangs on the rear of the front fender) bag. In both cases (depending on what I'm carrying) I carry fully loaded.

[Leader]

Hey There! Long time member, first post in awhile!

My wife-to-be and i just purchased a 2-Up (2 seater) quad. I plan on using this for hunting, trail riding, and plowing snow. I was curious as to what suggestions i could get for secure ways to carry while riding. I have a couple different holsters, depending on which firearm i want to carry that day, and they have great retention, however i usually carry on the small of my back, which would put the firearm in a very sensitive location for the Mrs.

Are there any chest rigs or maybe leg holsters, or tank bags available that are secure enough to go down bumpy trails?

Assuming you both have CPL's, any shoulder holster should protect the trigger & be a safe way to carry.
I challenge you to find a verifiable example of a handgun IN a shoulder holster going off.

[HamSandWich]

I ride and carry frequently. I usually wear a strong side belt holster or keep my pistol in a tank or fender (hangs on the rear of the front fender) bag. In both cases (depending on what I'm carrying) I carry fully loaded.

What bag do you have? I have seen several online but i am unaware quality

[HamSandWich]

Assuming you both have CPL's, any shoulder holster should protect the trigger & be a safe way to carry.
I challenge you to find a verifiable example of a handgun IN a shoulder holster going off.

i have had my CPL for almost 10 years now. She has a pistol, but doesn't have her permit yet. We are still working on her accuracy/groupings (or lack there of lol) for her to be comfortable enough to carry it.

[oldmann1967]

like this with the strap ?



thats what I was envisioning I did not know the model off the top of my head.

Yup.

[Leader]

i have had my CPL for almost 10 years now. She has a pistol, but doesn't have her permit yet. We are still working on her accuracy/groupings (or lack there of lol) for her to be comfortable enough to carry it.

If she doesn't have a CPL, it is illegal for her to carry on an ATV unless in a locked case. (at least that is my understanding.)
She doesn't need to be accurate to have a CPL & once she gets one, she doesn't HAVE to carry.
There are many advantages to her having one. Being able to take control of my gun in an emergency (me with health problems) is what convinced my wife to get hers & later she decided to start carrying herself.

[Barney556180]

On a related note, I know you cannot legally open carry in a vehicle, with or without a CPL.

Can one open-carry (in obvious sight) with CPL on a quad or motorcycle?


MHB

[wsr]

On a related note, I know you cannot legally open carry in a vehicle, with or without a CPL.

Can one open-carry (in obvious sight) with CPL on a quad or motorcycle?


MHB

You are wrong...you absolutely may OC in or on a vehicle with a cpl