conceal carry question

[JGC2006]

I have my Class A and want to make sure I abide by the law. So here I am, this may be an odd question but butter to ask than assume.

What are the restrictions of carrying if riding a bicycle?
1) is it allowed?
2) must it be on my person or may it be in a bag that is secured to the bike frame within a few inches from me?


I have found a few sites that give me information but none of them are for Massachusetts.

 

[Garys]

It's the same as any other carry. Must be under your direct control. I always wear mine on my body when riding.

 

[Another_David]

either under direct control OR unloaded and locked in a container

in a bag attached to the bike is probably under your control but anytime you separate from the bike then it's probably not and then should be unloaded and locked in a container.

 

[JGC2006]

Awesome, just wanted to make sure. Thank you for the info guys!!!

 

[Garys]

This is why I carry on my person. If I get off the bike and forget that the gun is there, it's out of my control and I'd guess a violation of the storage law. If I get in an accident and am separated from the bike, same thing. On my person is the best way, at least I think so.

either under direct control OR unloaded and locked in a container

in a bag attached to the bike is probably under your control but anytime you separate from the bike then it's probably not and then should be unloaded and locked in a container.

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Awesome, just wanted to make sure. Thank you for the info guys!!!

One other thing to think about is your route. I used to bike through Stonehill College, but can't if I carry. Also can't carry on Army Corps of Engineers land, so some of the Cape bike paths might be off limits. Stuff like that, just plan accordingly.

 

[SimonPRC]

Do roads that run by/through a campus count? I thought if the state/town maintained the road, you were fine...