But you can carry your firearm into a restaurant that serves alcohol and sit and eat
without consuming. Handgunlaw.us recommends you not sit at the Bar or in the Bar area of such
restaurants. In some states it is illegal to be in the Bar area of such restaurants. Handgunlaw.us
believes you should never consume alcohol when carrying your firearm. In some states it is illegal to
take even one drink while carrying a firearm. If you want further info on carrying in places that serve
alcohol check your state laws.
Your wrong but being that you feel your right, let me know how that ends for you. There a bunch of us waiting for just that very thing
I know the state law in SC and although a bit messy to figure out, it states you can't carry in an alcohol serving resturant.
It has to mean 'concealed carry' because it can't mean 'just plain carry' because you can't 'just plain carry' anywhere but on the lake or in the woods while hunting or fishing.
How do you get around that?
KK
you can CC in a resturant, as long as you're not drinking alchol. you can also open carry on your property and on other people's property as long as they give you permission.
you can CC in a resturant, as long as you're not drinking alchol. you can also open carry on your property and on other people's property as long as they give you permission.
I have decided that if I do not want to disarm myself to go into a restaurant selling alcohol that I chose a restaurant that does not sell alcohol. I realize that this limits my choices but that is the key. It is MY choice where I spend my money. When I chose not to eat at those establishments the interpretation of the law is a moot point. Not only that, but I certainly do not want to be a test case or lose my CWP because of an incident. It is not worth it.
Interesting how folks don't mind giving their advice on this law...Bet if someone follows it and gets's busted, the giver of the advice will not be able to be found to assist with the legal bills for the "Bad Advice" they provided!
I live in SC and retired LEO and should be covered by HR-218. However, I will never test this law as I do not need the hassle of defending myself and the legal expense.
If someone feels the need to test this law let us know how it works out for you...You may prove your point but may piss away thousand or dollars to do so...
Just a quick comment here. "Carrying" in the restaurant is not the whole issue. Yes bad things can happen in the restaurant but what could be more problematic is the walk back to your car in the parking lot.
I hope all will be clarified and solved in the new year.
I am not going to argue the meaning of the 2nd amendment. I don't think there is any reason to interpret its meaning. To understand the law about firearms and alcohol is somewhat common sense. Now before anyone jumps up and down screaming that they have the right to carry anywhere I will say. "I agree." The problem lies in the judgement breakdown of any person after consuming alcohol. How many fights have erupted from being drunk, 10 feet tall and bullet proof? How many accidents have happened from alcohol consumption? How many people have been shot due to alcohol's effect on the common sense part of the brain. I really don't think the law is there to violate yours or anyone else right to carry. It is proven over and over, just by reading about events on this site, how stupid people can be without alcohol. Toss in someone having a "few" and see how much more stupidity erupts. I hate to say it, but sometimes man has to be protected from himself. I am not saying that you or anyone else reading this will be at a bar, drinking and decide to pull out a gun and be stupid, but you well know as do I, that someone, somewhere will. One reason being caught under the influence of alcohol while carrying a weapon will probably result in the temporary loss, if not permanent loss of your CCW permit. In Okla, you can be in an establishment that serves alcohol as long as that is not the primary reason for business. I.E. a restaurant or other establishment that serves alcohol but primary business is eating. Violate this "no weapon" policy if you like, just remember one thing, when you violate the law of your CCW license you give the anti CCW crowd more ammo. I may not agree with some of the conditions of the CCW, but I do understand some of the reasons. OK, blast away at me!
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