Firearm question

[mark247]

Now im not planning on doing this but it just sprang to mind. Say i want to go hunting, or shooting or whatever at a friends farm or something and the only way i can get myself and my rifle there is to take it on my motorbike. If i was to put it in a guncase would i be able to hang it over my back and ride there? Or do you think a cop wouldnt like that idea? =P

Just wondering.

[Mr Merde]

In answer to your question i can only point to my experiences.

I partake in the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting and often travel to events.

As my only means of transport is a motorbike I have on occasion carried with me on the bike the following kit

2 .44 magnum pistols
1 .44 magnum lever action rifle
1 12 guage lever action shotgun

3-400 rounds of .44 magnum ammunition
100 12 guage shotcun rounds.

The pistols i keep in a locked box strapped to the rack. The rifle and shot gun I have either carried strapped to the side of the bike or over my back.

I have had no problems being stopped by the police. i carry them sensibly. I make sure i have my Firearms Licence on me. All possible safety precautions are compiled with.

Last year I bought an antique rifle from a farmer in Dargaville. I had no rifle bag or sling so I ried a piece of rope onto it to act as a makeshift sling and carried it over my back. Dargaville to Sth Auckland with no hassles. I passed a number of police cars and expected to be pulled every time but this didnt happen.

personally I have no problems with carrying a rifle on a bike.

here is a quandry for you.

In NZ you are not allowed to carry a concealed weapon.
In carrying a rifle it is concealed from view.

Are you breaking the law?

Mr

[scumdog]

Can't speak for where you life but years ago when I had a trail-type bike (XL350) I just threw the rifle over my shoulder - I use to wrap the breech/scope area in a rag to stop mud/dust getting in.

Never ever got pulled up, even nowadays you MAY get stopped just to see you actually had a firearms licence, also a gun-case would also be best.

Of course in certain parts of good 'ol NZ you might just cause a whole passle 'o trouble riding around with a rifle over your shoulder....

[rufusdion]

Actually i have always wondered that too, and i have been tempted to try it, i cant see why it would be bad, gun in a case and unloaded and you have a licence for it. Though i could imagine the cops freaking and over exaggerating. lol

[scumdog]

here is a quandry for you.

In NZ you are not allowed to carry a concealed weapon.
In carrying a rifle it is concealed from view.

Are you breaking the law?

Mr

Hmmm, a law I'm yet to come across.....

[davereid]

I regularly go rabbit shooting with Stinker (my dog), quad and a 22. I admit that a few years ago, members of the public who saw me used to nod and ask if I had shot anything. As often as not now days I get looked at as if I just might be a crazy. Maybe I need a haircut !

[Sniper]

Also remember to look like you know what you are doing.

Riding in jeans and a T shirt that says, "Death to all" might not be the best thing

[Smokin]

I have riden with my gun bag slung over my shoulder fairly often for the last 20 years and have never had any problems.

[The Pastor]

it depends on the area, if there is alot of drunken violence in that area or if its a suburban area concerend citizins will ring up and then there will be a bit of a man hunt for the guy running around with a rifle pointing it at people and shooting the air......

Ive wanted to transport an air rifle over my back on my bike, I decided not to as I had the wrong licence for the bike. I would do it If i wasnt braking any other laws...

[Swoop]

Some years back...
A mate had his 303 slung across his back while riding and was pulled over. The main comment from was that it should be in a bag and not open to view by the public.

[geoffm]

I have a take down Norinco copy of the Browning semi auto with a red dot scopehttp://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/22-JW-20.shtm
which fits into the panniers of the Beemer. Been around the South island with it etc.
The real brownings are better made, but the Norinco is ok. A bit fussy on feeding some ammo tho.
I also took a SLR home in a backpack when they were sold off from the army, with the muzzle sticking out the top.
Geoff

[jrandom]

I've ridden with a rifle in a soft case slung over my shoulder a couple of times. No hassle. I believe SpankMe has been pulled over and had his firearms licence checked in a similar situation, but then, he looks even more dodgy than I do.

Shouldn't be any problems if the gun's in a case and your firearms licence is in order.

[Usarka]

Keep it in the case is the good advice. Make it look like youre a regular good dude and that it would be hard for you to pull out the boomstick and you should be good. Of course if you dont have a firealarm licence then its probably asking for trouble. but i believe it is not illegal (not that that stops the cops giving you a hassle)

[dino3310]

when ever i head down to the kaimanawa's for a shot i just take my stock off, only 3 screws for my .303 just manages to fit in my back pack.

[davereid]

I have a take down Norinco copy of the Browning semi auto with a red dot scopehttp://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/22-JW-20.shtm
which fits into the panniers of the Beemer. Been around the South island with it etc.
The real brownings are better made, but the Norinco is ok. A bit fussy on feeding some ammo tho.
I also took a SLR home in a backpack when they were sold off from the army, with the muzzle sticking out the top.
Geoff

Hey Geoff, I have an original Browning, still in the box in came in, price sticker in pounds. Mine still shoots well, but won't feed low velocity ammo. Cool 22s !