Quote Originally Posted by staceysue;476967
I love police, OK? They're generally really good people. And I respect all of the training you do with your guns and everything and if I could have you with me all of the time, that would be awesome. But - [I
you're not here.[/I] Therefore, I've had to do training with MY gun and, though I pray I won't have to use it, I have the right.

Hunters - THOSE are people who don't freaking know how to look where they're shooting. Grrr.
Agreed on that. On of our MTB trails is shared with a public (posted) hunting area...I am amazed as it is within range of homes.

This isn't a gun forum, I brought it up because of statistics. You certainly do have the right to bike where you want, and if you carry legally, carry if you want. I could put on my badge and gun and ride through south Dallas if I wanted, I certainly have the right. But why invite the problem is my point. You shouldn't have to. The fact that he is your neighbor is a problem (I have a problem neighbor myself), and you are probably smart to keep your gun in your home for home protection. My only point was relevant to the BIKE.

My comments are only based on experience and my opinion and the statistical facts regarding firearms...and, having gone through police bike school where we ride and shoot, I have some authority on this (it is very different, your muscles do different things).

But you seem to have a handle on things. Good luck. Stay safe.