Okay . . . so we frequently see topics arise wherein someone asks if it's legal to carry in a bar. Usually someone has told them or they "seem to recall" that it's illegal, but they want clarification. In short order, they are instructed that there is no law barring otherwise lawful carry of a handgun in a bar.
Here's the related issue: in many of these topics, at least one person (typcially the person who thinks it's illegal to carry in a bar, but could be someone(s) else) will state that they leave their gun in at home or in the car when they intend to "go drinking."
This always raises red flags in my head.
First of all, I am concerned that some of these same people intend to drive their car to and from the location of drinking. Not always the case, but at least sometimes it is. My question is, why are they concerned about having some puny handgun on them when their ability to make decisions and act may be impaired, yet they do not show the same level of concern over operating a far more deadly weapon (i.e. their vehicle)?
On a more fundamental issue, why would someone purposely compromise their ability to make decisions and act, especially in public, by drinking or consuming other intoxicants? If you are concerned enough about your personal safety the rest of the week to acquire a firearm, learn how to use it, and then carry it to help protect yourself, why do something to limit your ability to protect yourself regardless of whether you are carrying or not? You need to be able to maintain awareness, think clearly, and react purposefully when danger is present regardless of your state of being armed.
So what's the deal?
Here's the related issue: in many of these topics, at least one person (typcially the person who thinks it's illegal to carry in a bar, but could be someone(s) else) will state that they leave their gun in at home or in the car when they intend to "go drinking."
This always raises red flags in my head.
First of all, I am concerned that some of these same people intend to drive their car to and from the location of drinking. Not always the case, but at least sometimes it is. My question is, why are they concerned about having some puny handgun on them when their ability to make decisions and act may be impaired, yet they do not show the same level of concern over operating a far more deadly weapon (i.e. their vehicle)?
On a more fundamental issue, why would someone purposely compromise their ability to make decisions and act, especially in public, by drinking or consuming other intoxicants? If you are concerned enough about your personal safety the rest of the week to acquire a firearm, learn how to use it, and then carry it to help protect yourself, why do something to limit your ability to protect yourself regardless of whether you are carrying or not? You need to be able to maintain awareness, think clearly, and react purposefully when danger is present regardless of your state of being armed.
So what's the deal?
Everyone is entitled to their opinion and has there own way of handling things. rhino brings up some good points of discussion and I always value his opinions
