saddlebag

Looking for info on 2-3 different types of rifles capable of being mounted/carried in a harley davidson saddle bag. Colt model 635 and M4 Commando HK MP-5N HK UMP-9 are 3 sizable options.
Does your dept. motor officers carry any? Or does some of your border agencies do?
Any info would help. Thank You.

Your Radar gun is not enough????

no it's not.
our dept. has motors answering calls as well as traffic enforcement, you know, police work. we were actually sent to BSO, volunteered, the night after the sgt was murdered and we were felony stopping every car possible. our motors were also on scene down south helping with thre manhunt with your agecy as well as others.

no it's not.
our dept. has motors answering calls as well as traffic enforcement, you know, police work. we were actually sent to BSO, volunteered, the night after the sgt was murdered and we were felony stopping every car possible. our motors were also on scene down south helping with thre manhunt with your agecy as well as others.


Back in the late 60's, an escaped felon stated he was going to kill the Miami cop who put him in prison when he got out. The threat was real. Don't know where or how they got them, but Miami Motormen had 12 Ga. shotguns mounted on their handlebars. I was a teenager, but remember well the shotgun mounted horizontally across the handlebars. Hope this is of some help.

If it was in the 60's I'm sure they were not mounted. They were probably strapped or just laid across the front handlebards for quick access.

Hey I have seen your post in a bunch of places and thought I might help. When I was on Motors, I would carry my MP5 A-2 with collasiple stock in my saddlebag. Fortunately, I had it issued to me for SRT and was able to store it in the saddlebag. I know for a fact that a Colt Commando will fit in there as well.
If the bike is owned and not leased, I would see about affixing some sort of locking rifle clamp in the saddlebag. Kind of like the one used in squad cars. Then wire the release buttom in a hidden spot.
Last but not least. I was in California last year and saw what I believe was either Burbank Police or maybe it was LAPD, a Motorman with a Remington 870 secured to the rear box above the saddlebag. It was not a homemade job and the rifle was securely affixed to the bike! So you know there is a company out there that makes something. Good luck buddy and stay safe!

If it was in the 60's I'm sure they were not mounted. They were probably strapped or just laid across the front handlebards for quick access.

Nope, It was clamped to the handle bar. And just laying it on the handlebar would make driving "interesrting". Where and how it was done ?

If you are going to purchase your own weapon, may I suggest that you purchase a "title 3" Short Barrel Rifle (SBR) such as an 11 1/2 inch Bushmaster, Rock River or some other reputable make.
This entails a little paperwork from ATF and a $200.00 tax stamp.
You could also purchase a semi auto MP5 with the short barrel if you are so inclined.
Me, I go with the short barrreled AR.
Call any class 3 dealer for more details

Keep your head down and your powder dry.

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There are major efforts in the Florida Legislature to scuttle benefits in the Florida Retirement System and the Municipal Police Retirement Systems. The Florida PBA has spent the majority of the time in Tallahassee lobbying against these measures, but a number of studies, bills, and reports have been authorized that require us to take a more aggressive approach.

Among the proposals being discussed:

State Retirement At Risk

-Reducing the Special Risk Class in FRS back to the original membership of Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, and Firefighters. Removing Correctional Probation Officers.
-Reducing the 3% Accrual Rates for Special Risk.
-Increasing the high 5 years to the highest 8 years.
-Capping your retirement payment at 70% not the current 100%.
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-Capping your retirement payment at 70% not the current 100%.
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-Increasing normal retirement age to age 60 or 30 years of service.
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There are a number of bills that enact some of these proposals, but the worst one of all is HB 1543 by Representative Juan Zapata. His bill purges Correctional Probation Officers from the Special Risk Class, reduces the 3% accrual rate, raises the age limit to 60 and years of 30 years of service for both local and state officers, removes 185 extra benefits requirement from law, and caps the percentage of retirement at 70% for everyone.

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