Originally Posted by
Apetimberlake
I carry a claw hammer on me while ridding. Just incase anything kicks off.
That's fine if you can show that you're going to/from a job that requires a hammer, or you just bought/borrowed it, otherwise it's "going equipped for theft or burglary" or "possession of an offensive weapon in a public place" depending on the mood of the police officer who stops you. Better to have something that can be concealed on the bike, or that has a bike-related application, if you must carry something.