Carrying Too Much Gear

[gigag04]

As for AK, keep it with no rd in the chamber, safety off.

We call this "patrol ready" and it is how most working guns are stored for rapid deployment.

[v-rog]

I use to keep my AK in the trunk until its' worth doubled/trippled in price $$$$. Not easy to replace these days.

[carrydave]

I too am of the opinion that unless care is used lugging around your ak could be very irresponsible.

if you can always have that bag with you it less so.

ibwould imagine an leo encounter would not go well.


but as to the condition, hammer down is best. safety off. nothing worse than pulling trigger to find safety is on.

[texanjoker]

damn you are one paranoid dude I keep thinking about one of those safes for the back of the suburban to keep a rifle in it, but they are expensive. The only draw back to carrying that bag into a store would be if their loss prevention thinks you are stealing and tries to make a stink about it.

5-11 has a pretty need bag that would probably work for a folding AK.

[Abraham]

You need a sherpa!

Or, consider paring down.

[gregthehand]

You need a sherpa!

Or, consider paring down.

I don't understand what you are trying to say.

[gregthehand]

darn you are one paranoid dude I keep thinking about one of those safes for the back of the suburban to keep a rifle in it, but they are expensive. The only draw back to carrying that bag into a store would be if their loss prevention thinks you are stealing and tries to make a stink about it.

5-11 has a pretty need bag that would probably work for a folding AK.

Loss prevention would be pretty easy. Just tell them it's none of their business and keep walking. I'm walking into Target now. I'll let ya know how it goes.

[gregthehand]

I was re-reading posts and realized my first post was somewhat miss-leading. I don't plan on carrying the AK everyday. Mainly if I plan on heading to the ranch after work. Or if I just feel like it. I could see myself carrying a second pistol though. In the passenger seat the one in the pouch would be much more accessible.

My main goal is to be able to carry an AK (or an AR) on my motorcycle concealed or in my car. Mainly in the car I want to be able to move it from house to car or car to office without any attention. Furthermore if I'm traveling carrying it into a hotel without drawing attention would be nice.

I'm not opposed to carrying everyday but I like the option of being able to discreetly.

[texanjoker]

darn you are one paranoid dude I keep thinking about one of those safes for the back of the suburban to keep a rifle in it, but they are expensive. The only draw back to carrying that bag into a store would be if their loss prevention thinks you are stealing and tries to make a stink about it.

5-11 has a pretty need bag that would probably work for a folding AK.

Loss prevention would be pretty easy. Just tell them it's none of their business and keep walking. I'm walking into Target now. I'll let ya know how it goes.

I had to deal with an aggressive LP years ago. He embarrassed me and wanted to look inside my fanny pack in the store. I didn't have to let him, but did open the fanny pack as any good citizen would do. His eyes got very big when he saw the gun I was carrying. I then showed my badge and id which were also in the pack and had a discussion over his stupidity

[Abraham]

gregthehand ,

Sherpa: A member of the Himalayan people living in Nepal and Tibet who are famous for their skill as mountaineers

Sherpas are hired to carry the many things mountaineers take up mountains like Mount Everest.

In other words, you have so much gear you need a Sherpa, i.e. a helper, but if you were to cut back on your load logistics you'd not need one.

My comment is tongue in cheek.

Frankly, if you added a rocket launcher, a flame thrower, and a tank, I'd say more power to you, but you'll still need a Sherpa or someone like a Sherpa with the logistics you're burdened with...