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On advise of a police officer in Wichita, KS, I was encouraged to be armed with my concealed permit while traveling on long distances on highways. Securing of these handguns should be a topic of discussion, when many times, it is not as important to have this level of protection. A case in point: riding in frequented bikers routes in Arkansas, or attending a banquet dinner. I secured my handgun in my bike luggage in the room at The Hub recently at Marble Falls, AR, only to find it stolen from the bag. The holster was found under the bed on search by The Hub staff a few days after leaving, which indicated that since the gun was within the holster within the room, admission was made by one or more individuals, probably during the banquet. What additional resources do those of you that have handguns to aid in security?

Nothing is fool proof but something as inexpensive as a small cable lock (cheap at Walmart) can deter most curious thieves. Secure it to somewhere in the room that can't be easily removed. There are more secure lock boxes that can be secured. Late to tell you now, but they do have a safe at the HUB I've used on previous trips. Sorry about your loss. Hope this helps.

Gary
a.k.a. your Parkville Rider

I am certainly not one of those anti-carry types (long time NRA member and supporter) however I don't necessarily agree with that cop that old farts have a great need to carry when travelling on a motorcycle. Young ladies yes for obvious reasons; old codgers not so much. Too many different laws you could break and get in trouble yourself; too many opportunities for it to get stolen unless you go to a lot of trouble to keep it secure. But if it makes you feel safer I'm not saying you shouldn't.

Been doing long-distance motorcycling since 1981, never been accosted by anyone, and if it does happen I'll let them have my credit cards (the only thing of any value I carry) since I won't have to pay it. I do try to stay out of real bad areas so as not to invite trouble--you wouldn't think of the Hub as a place you'd get ripped off. Sorry to hear that.

I've never crashed and landed on my head, but I still wear my helmet. "Old codgers" are vulnerable, as well. Probably the only secure place for your carry piece is on your person or in the gun safe. It can't do you any good in the safe. Motel rooms aren't secure, but I'd think that the Hub would be less risky than most.

I wear a helmet too and experience has shown me why that's a good idea on a bike (I have crash landed on my head). But I don't wear a helmet to bed--even though if a tornado hits my house in the night it might come in handy

Same applies to carrying a gun. Each person has got to decide for himself/herself in what situations it is worth the trouble. No right or wrong here.

swanee wrote:I am certainly not one of those anti-carry types (long time NRA member and supporter) however I don't necessarily agree with that cop that old farts have a great need to carry when travelling on a motorcycle. Young ladies yes for obvious reasons; old codgers not so much. Too many different laws you could break and get in trouble yourself; too many opportunities for it to get stolen unless you go to a lot of trouble to keep it secure. But if it makes you feel safer I'm not saying you shouldn't.

Been doing long-distance motorcycling since 1981, never been accosted by anyone, and if it does happen I'll let them have my credit cards (the only thing of any value I carry) since I won't have to pay it. I do try to stay out of real bad areas so as not to invite trouble--you wouldn't think of the Hub as a place you'd get ripped off. Sorry to hear that.

Generally I would agree with you 30 - 40 years ago. However, the highways have become much more dangerous for a single biker on the road, including road rage from those that just do not like to share the road with bikers. My views relating to use of responsible protection has changed over the last few years. The gun was lost because of the value of not concealed carry in environments that would not be high risk. Attending the Wednesday banquet I would think would be very low risk, so did not carry.