For a typical CCW sized handgun a good handlebar bag works really well. I find on the body carry to be uncomfortable on a bike. For larger handguns the gun case on the rear rack is the best solution I've found so far. I regularly carry a scoped super redhawk .44 mag this way while on the lookout for woodchucks. I did pop rivet some guides on the case so it is very secure to the rack.
I think an over the shoulder bandoleer holster, worn backwards with the handgun on your back, may work for larger handguns also if you don't have a need to carry concealed. Haven't tried it though.
I've never carried a long gun on the bike but used to ski with just a regular sling and I don't remember having any problems with that. It might work if you have a fairly upright riding position. You might want to look into an atv style gun case mounted from the bars down along the fork. A trailer would be another option.
Originally Posted by
mr00jimbo
While there is no real national CCW permit in Canada, I do go target shooting often at the local range, 50/50 with handguns and long guns. Carrying all my firearms to shoot would be ridiculously undoable on a bicycle, unfortunately, as they barely fit into the huge trunk of my car!
But some US cyclers have CCW permits, and carry their firearms daily. Is there a comfortable way to carry while on the bike? Please keep this discussion to legal only and remember to check your state's respective laws when inquiring about concealed carry permits.
Thanks
Jim