Thread: Transporting a rifle on a motorcycle?

Originally Posted by BushChook

I go out bush on the mighty mudbug and have been wondering how to transport a .22 without upsetting hikers and the like.
Any suggestions? Often I'll have a backpack on also.
Have considered getting a folding rifle to fit it into a pack, but is there a better option?
Cheers

Technically now you probably need to think about fitting a lockable cashbox or something similar to the machine as well as I'm not sure the latest rules actually differentiate between types of vehicles when talking transport security...

All they say is:
3.1.4 Motorcycles
1. A motorcyclist carrying a firearm must:
(a) Render the firearm incapable of operation
by removing the bolt or other vital part and
keeping it on their person or by using a
trigger lock.
(b) Contain the firearm and anything removed
from it within a locked case or carry bag.

So in essence the scabbard or similar rack would seem to be the way forward where you can lock the thing and keep yourself compliant with that rule, and maybe on the mudbug re-purpose the tool box area under the rack on the back to have a lockable option? Because sure as eggs have a pointy end and a blunt end someone is going to Karen you and try and get you in the poo with the powers that be... It's the modern way apparently.