Anyone run with a concealed carry gun?

you're a terrible troll, you should have went with charlotte

pepper spray is probably a better choice

i miss goatse.cx wrote:

you're a terrible troll, you should have went with charlotte

pepper spray is probably a better choice

Yeah, terrible...the part about carrying food really blew your cover...

i miss goatse.cx wrote:

you're a terrible troll, you should have went with charlotte

*Should have gone.

0/10 gun nuts are afraid to leave the house

Concealed Carry wrote:

I often run out in the country, miles from any road and usually carry my gun in my backpack along with water, and food. It's a legal concealed carry and I have a license.

Mainly I've come across wildlife, but nothing dangerous- but the other day I was running in a large forest park and came across a couple scary dudes (think banjo & Deliverance) and they yelled at me and I just kept running.

I felt a little safer knowing I had my gun with me, but now I'm thinking I need some kind of holster for easier access. My backpack would take a few seconds to take off, unzip, etc.

Anyone on this board carry a gun when they run in remote or potentially dangerous settings?

Curious your thoughts and what you carry to defend yourself.

Never went running with a firearm, needed one only once and didn't have one. Was lucky that evening on San Vicente.

Coward

I've heard many stories of long distance cyclists carrying concealed and of 1 or 2 having brandished the firearm (not weapon - a weapon is an arm used for self defense; at this point it's simply a firearm) to thwart bad guys and thugs out on desolate roads (probably ex-cons that liberal judges let out of prison).

Men_be_men wrote:

I've heard many stories of long distance cyclists carrying concealed and of 1 or 2 having brandished the firearm (not weapon - a weapon is an arm used for self defense; at this point it's simply a firearm) to thwart bad guys and thugs out on desolate roads (probably ex-cons that liberal judges let out of prison).

I'm a cyclist who carries one anytime I ride alone or in small groups. I've pulled it out once, have never been close to having to fire it.

AnotherDocHere wrote:

[quote]Men_be_men wrote:

I've pulled it out once, have never been close to having to fire it.

Yet you pulled it anyway? What were the circumstances (since this is more interesting than the trolling OP)? Not necessarily implying you were unjustified, but basic rule is if you pull, you best be ready to send someone to their maker.

Murder Dubs wrote:

AnotherDocHere wrote:

[quote]Men_be_men wrote:

I've pulled it out once, have never been close to having to fire it.

Yet you pulled it anyway? What were the circumstances (since this is more interesting than the trolling OP)? Not necessarily implying you were unjustified, but basic rule is if you pull, you best be ready to send someone to their maker.

I know the rule, I was ready to use it if necessary. I was on some very rural country roads, and some guy in a truck attempted to run me off the road for "using too much lane for (expletive) bike" and thinking I own the roads. After veering me into the ditch he pulled over and came towards me. I told him if he came closer he would almost certainly regret it. Of course this pissed him off more and he went to reach in his truck. I assumed it was for a gun to try to threaten me or something so I pulled mine out and told him not to move as I called the cops.

Check out hillpeoplegear.com for kit bags and running harness to carry concealed with quick access.

raceface wrote:

Check out hillpeoplegear.com for kit bags and running harness to carry concealed with quick access.

Never used one myself. But have been eyeing these for years trying to justify the price. Might be nice to use on hikes or in the mountains.

Has anyone used one of these?

I wish Goruck made a product like this.

That's pretty awesome. Although it would've been scary AF at the time.

I've never carried a gun but I have quit cycling, it's just too dangerous out there. There are a lot of genuine psychopaths in cars who want to literally kill people for making a mistake (or a perceived mistake).

If I get injured from running and have to take up cycling again, I'll probably get a gun.

as I posted on the other gun thread, I open carry a Shield .40 in my center jersey pocket. Never needed to draw it (have only drawn once since i moved to the SW part of the country- inside my vehicle with a person who exited theirs and advanced on mine...they turned around and went back to their vehicle and drove off). It sits very snug and secure, I've emptied it (the ammo) and the jumped up and down in different manners to try to eject it, never budged from either the holster nor did the holster try to leave the pocket. Just a simple leather IWB holster, but works like a champ.

I too have issues with riding on the road, but I do my best to limit my riding to less traveled roads (sometimes unavoidable, I know) and weekdays when the schedule permits. Won't help you when the texter plows through you at 65mph from behind with no warning - that has happened to me once- should have been dead, no idea how I walked away- they were literally going 65mph and plowed right through me, slid the hood, launched off the windshield, then landed and stood up as soon as I determined I was (hopefully) ok. just a few stitches and good to go (sore as hell of course).

The MtB can be dangerous on technical trails but I'm smart enough to stay within my limits, ride mellow on rocky trails, and always wear my skid lid. Also a good idea on MtB rides to make sure you are on well traveled trails unless you are with a buddy...you get hurt bad, better not be stuck 6mi off the road with a broken body and broken bike, and no cell service. Have yet to really feel the need to carry on the MtB, as the only reason I carry is the same as the above poster who was run off the road, hopefully the only reason that you'll (also hopefully) *never* need it.

You guys ever look at the MAN-Pack Classic 2.0? It is a gaining momentum sling type pack. Just wore one up to the Bob Firman invite walking all over the darn place. If you go to their site look at the VIDEOS. Is an interesting set up for a possible concealed carry also.

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on't help you when the texter plows through you at 65mph from behind with no warning - that has happened to me once- should have been dead, no idea how I walked away- they were literally going 65mph and plowed right through me, slid the hood, launched off the windshield, then landed and stood up as soon as I determined I was (hopefully) ok. just a few stitches and good to go (sore as hell of course).

Only 65 mph you say. Lol

Mike Rossi is that you?

Concealed Carry wrote:

I often run out in the country, miles from any road and usually carry my gun in my backpack along with water, and food. It's a legal concealed carry and I have a license.

Mainly I've come across wildlife, but nothing dangerous- but the other day I was running in a large forest park and came across a couple scary dudes (think banjo & Deliverance) and they yelled at me and I just kept running.

I felt a little safer knowing I had my gun with me, but now I'm thinking I need some kind of holster for easier access. My backpack would take a few seconds to take off, unzip, etc.

Anyone on this board carry a gun when they run in remote or potentially dangerous settings?

Curious your thoughts and what you carry to defend yourself.

Only in America

Boom, I knew some sane runners and cyclists would show up to the firearm thread and the trolls (or girly men) would leave.

Awesome

The story that I recall recently was a big Grizzly bear attacking a rider in Montana or some Western State and killing the cyclist. His riding partner happened upon his body after a couple of minutes.

I bet that rider wished he had a .40

(D) voters that are men couldn't tell you what .40 stood for or what is means, sad.

I only carry my gun when I run or ride through white neighborhoods.