How to Transport A Rifle on a Motorcycle

February 25, 2010

Question: What is the correct and legal way to transport a rifle on a motorcycle? Can you clarify? (Frank L.)

Answer: A motorcycle is a vehicle and the laws governing possession of loaded shotguns or rifles in a vehicle apply the same as if you are in a car or truck. According to Lt. Todd Tognazzini, if you are in a legal hunting area on a way open to the public or other public roadway, Fish and Game Code Section 2006 prohibits an unexpended (live) round in the firing chamber. If you are on a public highway (whether paved or not), then Penal Code Section 12031 applies which prevents ammunition from being attached to the firearm such as in the magazine. For more complete information on the requirements for transporting firearms with vehicles, please review page 47 of the 2009-2010 Mammal Hunting Regulations Booklet and the California Firearms Laws Summary booklet put out by the Office of the Attorney General at http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/Cfl2007.pdf

The only ways I know how to travel on a motorcycle with a firearm!

I went home to Montana last year for Thanksgiving and my dad, grandpa,  brother and I all went to the gun range. Three dudes rolled up on harley's with about three rifles each. Was a sight to make any bay area bunny hugger shit their britches

Some cool options to carry on a motorcycle


         

        

 

Great Pictures But McQueen didn't use this type of holster. it was more of a clip for a quick draw.

Great Pictures But McQueen didn't use this type of holster. it was more of a clip for a quick draw.

I think it was Woody Harrelson who used it in Zombieland.