Open carrying long guns on motorcycles

[clutch_dust]

I've been wondering for quite some time about the legality of throwing my shotgun on my back and riding off into the sunset, and I finally found a decent LEO who was somewhat informed. I gave him the best case scenario, that I was without a car and I wanted to take the 12 gauge to a range, and he said that although it's "sketchy" and I will definitely be harassed, it is legal to carry an unloaded rifle on my back while riding a motorcycle. Most of you may have already known this, but I'd been searching the internet for weeks with no clear answers. This was a Kern County Sheriff so take that into consideration as well; I don't think your average LEO is going to be quite as understanding as the good ol' boys we have up here.

[ojisan]

Transporting a long gun on a MC is a challenge.
I have a plain rectangular padded case that is about 28" x 14".
To transport a Mossberg 500, I remove the barrel and buttstock from the action, then lock everything in the case.
Then I bungee the case lengthwise to the passenger seat with the extra length sticking out to the rear (sport bike).
A Ruger 1022 with a folding stock can fit in the case as well.
The takedown Ruger 10/22 or the AR-7 type rifles are also easy to transport on a MC.
You could always use a guitar case with a strap on your back.
Just stay low-profile and don't do any wheelies and you will be OK.

[Bill Carson]

I've been wondering for quite some time about the legality of throwing my shotgun on my back and riding off into the sunset, and I finally found a decent LEO who was somewhat informed. I gave him the best case scenario, that I was without a car and I wanted to take the 12 gauge to a range, and he said that although it's "sketchy" and I will definitely be harassed, it is legal to carry an unloaded rifle on my back while riding a motorcycle. Most of you may have already known this, but I'd been searching the internet for weeks with no clear answers. This was a Kern County Sheriff so take that into consideration as well; I don't think your average LEO is going to be quite as understanding as the good ol' boys we have up here.

AKA. How to get pulled over, guns pointed at and proned out.

[G-forceJunkie]

legal, but you will get hassled. Put it in a soft sided guitar case.

[scarville]

Be the Grey Man and use something that doesn't scream "GUN!" to the cops. You may be completely legal but it is not always wise to trust in the good intentions and knowledge of those in authority.

Don't let, "Everything he did was legal", be part of your eulogy.

[j-rod]

I have a soft case that has a strap. Rode by police and was not hassled.

[Manolito]

This was part of a training class the end answer is it is legal in California under california law. Now are there city and county ordinances that prohibit?????

Will this get you more attention than you want you bet. 8 agencies and each officer had an opinion of why it was illegal not a one for why it was legal.

Best advice cover it up with a case of some kind that looks like anything but a gun.

This is just advice not a legal opinion of any kind.

If you decide to open carry let us know how it goes.

Respectfully,
Bill

[Librarian]

I've been wondering for quite some time about the legality of throwing my shotgun on my back and riding off into the sunset, and I finally found a decent LEO who was somewhat informed. I gave him the best case scenario, that I was without a car and I wanted to take the 12 gauge to a range, and he said that although it's "sketchy" and I will definitely be harassed, it is legal to carry an unloaded rifle on my back while riding a motorcycle. Most of you may have already known this, but I'd been searching the internet for weeks with no clear answers. This was a Kern County Sheriff so take that into consideration as well; I don't think your average LEO is going to be quite as understanding as the good ol' boys we have up here.

Nothing specific to charge someone with for that behavior, until AB 144 1527 passes and is implemented.

Excluding school zones, and RAWs, which do require a locked case for long guns, no law forbids open carry of an unloaded long gun.

Prudence suggests you shouldn't risk ruining your day by doing that in urban areas.

[CitaDeL]

Nothing specific to charge someone with for that behavior, until AB 144 passes and is implemented.

Excluding school zones, and RAWs, which do require a locked case for long guns, no law forbids open carry of an unloaded long gun.

Prudence suggests you shouldn't risk ruining your day by doing that in urban areas.

Correction; that is AB1527, not AB144.

[Librarian]

Correction; that is AB1527, not AB144.

So it is - thanks. Fixed.

[Mssr. Eleganté]

Get yourself a locking rack for your motorcycle to avoid any Gun Free School Zone charges from the Feds.

[YubaRiver]

Could I use one of those on my bicycle?

[sherm2954]

soft guitar case...have someone with a commercial sewing machine put in a loop system with additional velcro straps and you're good to go. straps hold the gun...any gun that fits can be secured and will be "out of sight, out of mind".

[Burbur]

Guitar case!

Here is one that mounts to your bike. I have seen on that you wear like a backpack. Both can provide lockable, disguised carrying.

[SJgunguy24]

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Homeland-Security-Discreet-Weapons-Carry-Case,142,134.htm

I transport with one of these on public transit and my bicycle. Never been messed with ever while carrying with this case.