CA_Libertarian
State Researcher
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Didn't want to derail another thread, so I'll open this can-o-worms here...
Nopal wrote:
Assuming you aren't an alcohol addict (one who can't control their drinking), I see no harm in tasting some wine. After all, if it were harmful, we'd certainly have a law against it! (CA does not.)
Carrying a firearm is far less dangerous than driving an automobile. If you're sober enough to drive, then you're certainly sober enough to carry a firearm.
I carry a knife at all times, even when I go to a party and get COMPLETELY smashed. ("Completely smashed" is subjective, so let me give an example: the Century Challenge - that's 1 shot (1.5 ounces) of beer every minute for 100 minutes, which comes out to a 12-oz beer every 8 minutes, which is 12.5 beers in 1.66 hours. (In case you're wondering... yes, I made it to 100, yes I vomited 30 seconds later, and yes, I passed out immediately and woke up 3 hours later with the worst hangover you can imagine.)) My point is that even in my most inebriated moments, my knife has never hurt anybody. It stays safely in my pocket. So, why would my gun jump out of my holster if I were to just have a couple beers with dinner?
I've bellied up to bars in 3 states (CA, AZ, & NV) and had a beer or two. (Though I later found out AZ actually has a law against this.) In all instances, I sat in locations where it was clear to staff and patrons that I was armed. In all instances, nobody seemed to be bothered.
In fact, it's common for me to pack an ice chest with beer and water for my range days (at a private range, so I don't know how this would fly at a public range).
I'm truly interested in having a reasonable debate about this, and am open to having my mind changed. So, please, don't be shy!
Didn't want to derail another thread, so I'll open this can-o-worms here...
Nopal wrote:
It seems I hear this a lot, and not just here. Is there a particular reason so many think this? Or is this just some FUD about "guns+alcohol=bad"?...
I know that San Diego has it's wine and food festival in November (I guess for us it'd be sans wine)...
Assuming you aren't an alcohol addict (one who can't control their drinking), I see no harm in tasting some wine. After all, if it were harmful, we'd certainly have a law against it! (CA does not.)
Carrying a firearm is far less dangerous than driving an automobile. If you're sober enough to drive, then you're certainly sober enough to carry a firearm.
I carry a knife at all times, even when I go to a party and get COMPLETELY smashed. ("Completely smashed" is subjective, so let me give an example: the Century Challenge - that's 1 shot (1.5 ounces) of beer every minute for 100 minutes, which comes out to a 12-oz beer every 8 minutes, which is 12.5 beers in 1.66 hours. (In case you're wondering... yes, I made it to 100, yes I vomited 30 seconds later, and yes, I passed out immediately and woke up 3 hours later with the worst hangover you can imagine.)) My point is that even in my most inebriated moments, my knife has never hurt anybody. It stays safely in my pocket. So, why would my gun jump out of my holster if I were to just have a couple beers with dinner?
I've bellied up to bars in 3 states (CA, AZ, & NV) and had a beer or two. (Though I later found out AZ actually has a law against this.) In all instances, I sat in locations where it was clear to staff and patrons that I was armed. In all instances, nobody seemed to be bothered.
In fact, it's common for me to pack an ice chest with beer and water for my range days (at a private range, so I don't know how this would fly at a public range).
I'm truly interested in having a reasonable debate about this, and am open to having my mind changed. So, please, don't be shy!