Bigcountry, I will only be carrying for the trip out and back. Bikers are a great bunch of people and no need to carry. You could leave a $100 bill taped to your seat and it will stay there all day at a rally. Bikers are honest ,trustworthy people, and will come to your aid if you need help. The reason for carrying during the trip out is for all the freaks that are traveling on the interstate and highways. Nice to know one can protect their wife against some thug or thugs in the middle of nowhere. The gun stays in the room at Sturgis.HCH