unbelievable
I am sometimes shocked at how some people on this board scream for liberties, then yell about rules are there for a reason. Well men and women, you cant have it both ways.
Of course booze and firearms dont mix. Any sensible gun owner will tell you that, and I am willing to be that if you did a poll on this board 98% of all posters will have NEVER had downed a alcholic beverage before shooting. And never would. But I am pretty sure 2% have. I did when I was young and stupid. Had a couple of beers and took some shots at some cans while camping.
But, screaming for rules that dictate no alchohol at your range is fine, but dont scream at Costco (used as example only) when they state "No Weapons" at the door to their stores. They are only doing it for the same reason, to cut their liability.
Personally, my club has a full bar and kitchen. No shooting allowed if you have had a, one, single, 1, uno, drink, a simple rule. I dont think it has ever been broken in the clubs 80+ year history. The bar is open for events and before and after meetings. Plus it add two great advantages, it is a great source of revenue for the club (avg approx $1K per week with all proceeds, even bartender tips, going to the club) and many members enjoy the camraderie of a tavern situation to tell, listen and enjoy a good hunting story. I happily volunteered to tend the bar (8 years of working my way through college tending bar) because I met most of the members that way.
Firearms and alchohol can and do coexist. Just like firearms and public places.
It takes an a55 nugget to be irresponsible make the mistake.
People need licensing and personal responsibility insurance. Not inanimate objects.