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ManDownUnder
21st February 2007, 08:03
Seriously... a gun bag (http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/gunsafesbagscases.htm#bags). Buy one - they're only $26 (I bought mine for $80... damn! ... Anyway...) put a broom handle in it to stop it flopping around, throw it over your shoulder and ride.

I had to bring a rifle into town this morning for a wee fix up and the cars were parting like I had Moses himself waving his magic wand. Bloody awesome!

Funny what it says about bikes not being seen too... people will see you if you're a threat...
Pumba
21st February 2007, 08:14
Brillient!!!

If you made it a piece of galv pipe instead of a broom stick you would have something to inflict damage if a incident did ocur.

Any legalities in regard to the safe transportation of firearms tho?
yungatart
21st February 2007, 08:23
Mstrs and Cowboyz could have used that little ploy yesterday......pity you only posted it today
ManDownUnder
21st February 2007, 08:27
Any legalities in regard to the safe transportation of firearms tho?

Na - none at all.. so long as the rules are followed (i.e. it's as disabled as it reasonably can be, ammo is in another container etc etc).

I semi regular ride up and back to the field of bunnies (next to the field of Pukekos - but that's another story) but it's not in dense traffic to I didn't really notice the effect so much. Splitting down the NW with a gun bag over the shoulder however...

Of note - it can be more difficult to stop for fuel. Petrol station attendant have this thing about guns for some reason... go figure!
Bend-it
21st February 2007, 09:27
Old idea... tha yanks are doing it already... :) I think I'll start importing holster tank bags to sell on trademe! ;)

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-199284.html
ManDownUnder
21st February 2007, 09:35
Old idea... tha yanks are doing it already... :) I think I'll start importing holster tank bags to sell on trademe! ;)

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-199284.html

Dude - you missed the point.

I don't want a revolver.. pissy little thing that no-one can see (therefore not worry about). I want a gun bag with a pipe or something in it (bugger the expense of buying a gun). People think you're a danger and steer clear.

There was a guy in an old cortina nearly throw himself into the next lane to make enough space for me. I pissed myself laughing...
Bend-it
21st February 2007, 09:41
Hah, yeah... there was a comment on there about carrying in the back of his jeans, so when his jacket rides up, it becomes visible.

Problem is only cars behind you see it though. ;)

Triple clamp mounted machine gun! :ar15:
Flyingpony
21st February 2007, 09:49
I rode with a 3m length of hot water pipe lagging last year, tucked in between back and bag like a sword. Cages really did keep back.

Gun bag ... Hmm ... might attract Police though.
Postie
21st February 2007, 09:49
thats brilliant, I just have images of MDU with the rifle on the RF riding alongside the Terminator on the Hog with a shotgun on the western motorway.

MDU, I'll be back.
ManDownUnder
21st February 2007, 09:53
might attract Police though.

Yeah I have to admit I was mindful of that but then I don't push it when I split anyway so no big deal for me.

Might go check out snap'd though LOL - I might be famous!
bobsmith
21st February 2007, 10:09
I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Brillient! It will be great for commuting!
Guitana
21st February 2007, 10:34
You obviously have'nt seen STEAMS Ginny (military issue) But arseholes still try to clean him out Rocket launchers and all!!!!!
Cibby
21st February 2007, 11:10
will someone please post a photograph of the gun bag?

My stupid work filter wont allow me to view that page..

Wicked idea thou MDU, welltempted. haha ;)
ManDownUnder
21st February 2007, 14:36
will someone please post a photograph of the gun bag?

Just for you...

edit - they come with a diagonal/shoulder strap that connects from one end to the other so when they're over your shoulder it's pretty obvious what's in one
0arbreaka
22nd February 2007, 01:06
most places ive been to try and charge just under the hundred odd dollar mark for gun bags, so id be interested as to where you can get them at such a cheap price.
Lou Girardin
22nd February 2007, 05:55
How did they see you approaching from behind AND see the gun bag, when they don't even notice a whole bike most times?
bobsmith
22nd February 2007, 08:33
isn't that the whole point?
Bend-it
22nd February 2007, 08:36
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Hunting-shooting/Accessories/auction-88524874.htm

Afew more where that came from. I bought a pretty good ridgeline one for $26
ManDownUnder
22nd February 2007, 10:47
How did they see you approaching from behind AND see the gun bag, when they don't even notice a whole bike most times?

That remains a mystery - but honestly... they did... I can only guess they either saw the gun bag and moved over or (more likely in hindsight) the cars that saw the gun bag pass them reacted, moved over - and it was that motion (i.e. the car behind them moving over) that caught the attention of the front driver (the one still ahead)

I need to take it home again in a day or three so I'll test that theory... I'll make sure I'm in rush hour traffic LOL
Guitana
22nd February 2007, 13:10
I would've thought that the worlds best safety gear would be a pack of condoms and a tube of spermacide and maybe a paperbag for the mingers!!!!
ManDownUnder
1st March 2007, 16:02
righto - home time... again - with said gun bag... wait another 10 mins then hit the NW carpark and see how we go LOL

Looking forward to this!