Conceal carry in restaurants

[Flanmedic51]

What is the law in regards to conceal carry inside a restaurant with a license for on site consumption of alcohol? I've always disarmed before entering but searching Maine statutes still leaves me a bit lost. I understand actually consuming alcohol while carrying is an issue but just wondering if I can go eat at a Ruby's, etc while carrying. Hoping someone can answer...thanks.

 

[kjmill60]

Here in Texas, any establishment that makes more than 50% of their revenue from alcohol sales is out of bounds and most have signs stating its a 50% establishment. Of course there are others that have their own signs banning weapons like Buffalo Wild Wings and Hooters to name a few.

 

[Wisconsin]

Sorry I can not help you with your state, but in Wisconsin you can go in concealed as long as you do not have any alcohol in your system nor consume some while there. Of course if posted as a non carry place you can not carry. I noticed the other day a bar that used to have a no carry sign has since removed it. So always look before entering any establishment as they may change their rules at any time.

 

[cgiven1]

From Maine laws:

A person is guilty of criminal possession of a firearm if the person possesses any firearm on the premises of a licensed establishment for on-premises consumption of liquor and is posted to prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of patrons... (Title 17A Chapter 43 §1057)

This reads that the establishment would have to be posted that firearms are not allowed. Not posted, your Ok to carry. You are already aware that you shouldn't drink but eating a meal should be ok.

 

[Flanmedic51]

From Maine laws:

A person is guilty of criminal possession of a firearm if the person possesses any firearm on the premises of a licensed establishment for on-premises consumption of liquor and is posted to prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of patrons... (Title 17A Chapter 43 §1057)

This reads that the establishment would have to be posted that firearms are not allowed. Not posted, your Ok to carry. You are already aware that you shouldn't drink but eating a meal should be ok.

Aha. Thanks for that.

 

[The_Outlaw]

Here in Texas, any establishment that makes more than 50% of their revenue from alcohol sales is out of bounds and most have signs stating its a 50% establishment. Of course there are others that have their own signs banning weapons like Buffalo Wild Wings and Hooters to name a few.

Yes, However if these establishments do not have the properly placed 51% or 30.06 signage, a CHL carrier can still legally conceal carry inside that particular place of business.

 

[Phillip Gain]

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[Flanmedic51]

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This is perfect. Wasn't aware of handgunlaw.us. Thanks a million.

 

[kjmill60]

Right..and it is 51% not 50%...thanks for the correction..

 

[Maine CWP Training]

Title 17-A, §1057: Possession of firearms in an establishment licensed for on-premises consumption of liquor
For purposes of this section, "under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a combination of liquor and drugs or with an excessive alcohol level" has the same meaning as "under the influence of intoxicants" as defined in Title 29‐A, section 2401, subsection 13. "Excessive alcohol level" means an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. Standards, tests and procedures applicable in determining whether a person is under the influence or has an excessive alcohol level within the meaning of this section are those applicable pursuant to Title 29‐A, sections 2411 and 2431; except that the suspension of a permit to carry concealed handguns issued pursuant to Title 25, chapter 252, or of the authority of a private investigator licensed to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to Title 32, chapter 89, is as provided in those chapters.

 

[Flanmedic51]

Title 17-A, §1057: Possession of firearms in an establishment licensed for on-premises consumption of liquor
For purposes of this section, "under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a combination of liquor and drugs or with an excessive alcohol level" has the same meaning as "under the influence of intoxicants" as defined in Title 29‐A, section 2401, subsection 13. "Excessive alcohol level" means an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. Standards, tests and procedures applicable in determining whether a person is under the influence or has an excessive alcohol level within the meaning of this section are those applicable pursuant to Title 29‐A, sections 2411 and 2431; except that the suspension of a permit to carry concealed handguns issued pursuant to Title 25, chapter 252, or of the authority of a private investigator licensed to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to Title 32, chapter 89, is as provided in those chapters.

Great, and checked out your ME CWP website. Great resource along with the handgunlaw.us. Thanks.