"A nasty Biker".......never met one
It seems to me, today, there are a lot of nice not so old and older retired men and women out there riding very nice bikes. Bikers in general have always been among the friendliest folks I've met.
Some cops have attitudes, a lot don't. We, here in Mackinac County Michigan are blessed with the best Sheriff and deputies I've encountered anywhere. Yes, they maintain the law, but they
RESPECT people. They defend and protect, not harrass and intimidate.
The Under Sheriff lives just down the road from me. A few years ago, a neighbor called in a complaint about me shooting at 6 a.m. He went to the neighbors house, and then came here. It was and hour after dawn, and I was shooting legally. We enjoyed a cup of coffee together and visited a while. He returned to the complaining neighbor's house, stayed a minute or two, and left.......end of problem. Good Cops.
Getting back to the thread, most guys here on bikes and 4 wheelers carry their rifles in quick opening cases, unloaded and mounted to the bike with ammo right at hand....all of which is legal. We cannot ride around with a loaded, uncased firearm off our own land.....and we've had some issues with that in the past.
Firearms Laws of Michigan 750.227 (2) "A person shall not carry a pistol concealed on or about his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise, in a vehicle operated or occupied by the person,
EXCEPT in his or her dwelling house, place of business or on other land possessed by the person". Our Sheriffs department interprets it that it is fine for me to throw my Handi shortie .357 Max loaded on the seat next to me and ride out back in my pickup....as long as I am on my own property.
Pete
