That depends on the state. Most states either don't address the question or specifically allow it as long as the carrier is not drinking there. This latter category includes SC, making what the OP is describing illegal, assuming the customers are consuming the drinks at the bar in question.It’s always annoyed me that I can’t carry legally when visiting bars, because I feel there’s apt to be trouble there as much as anywhere else.
In Myrtle Beach, SC. A new bar just opened and they are offering discounts on alcoholic drinks to customers carrying a firearm!!!! Even advertising this on TV, offering a discount in a bar? Have we gone that nuts!? Needless to say I wont be getting within 5 miles of this place! The requirement by the bar to get the discount on your drinks, is that the pistol must be legally owned and be in a regular holster worn outside the pants on your belt. Its beyond me !!!!!!! The owner states in the TV ad he wants to see everyone armed!! ALCOHOL AND GUNS EQUAL DISASTER!!!
I may be older and old fashioned, if thats the case, I am GLAD! I have never seen anything this stupid anywhere in the country.
Both good reasons to know the laws of the state you're in, if you are from out of state and are carrying concealed based on state reciprocity. What is okay in your home state might not be in the one you're visiting. To me, going armed into a bar in Myrtle Beach is like carrying a stick of dynamite in one hand and a lit match in the other.That's a one way ticket to loss of your CPL in MI.
I believe the blood alcohol limit is .02 if we are carrying.
We aren't even supposed to carry in a bar to begin with.
That depends on the state. Most states either don't address the question or specifically allow it as long as the carrier is not drinking there. This latter category includes SC, making what the OP is describing illegal, assuming the customers are consuming the drinks at the bar in question.
New Hampshire is one that does not address the question. FWIW, that type of information is very easy to find. In future, if you're in doubt about something like that, just type a few key terms into the search engine of your choice. I typed in "New Hampshire concealed carry", clicked on three of the links, scrolled down a bit and had the answer in less than a minute. Make sure, when doing this, that you verify that the information is up to date and based on the official source, if any. In this case, there is no "official source" because it's not something that is addressed in state law. Remember too that law enforcement officers, FFL's, CHL instructors and anyone at a gun show are not official sources.Although I don't remember (when) the last time I was in a bar, it used to be the same here. Not against any law, but generally "discouraged", not sure if that has changed since.
Excellent question. It is theoretically possible that, even if it's a real thing, it hasn't made it into the news, yet.Do we even have a link to a news story confirming this?
By "fight", are you referring to the wisdom of giving free drinks to people who are open carrying or to carrying in places that serve alcohol?I don't have a dog in this fight
I'm referring to the whole whether or not it's acceptable to consume alcohol while carrying a gun debate.By "fight", are you referring to the wisdom of giving free drinks to people who are open carrying or to carrying in places that serve alcohol?
For a lot of folks, for a lot of years, (and still in some states) the debate was more about being able to carry in places that served alcohol, not just "bars". In Ohio, for example, until a few years ago, it was illegal to carry in Pizza Hut, Applebees or Chipotle. None of them could be considered "bars", but they served beer. So, even for folks who don't go to "bars" or even drink at all, the "debate" can still be relevant.I'm referring to the whole whether or not it's acceptable to consume alcohol while carrying a gun debate.
I don't drink and I don't go to bars. This debate is irrelevant to me.
Well, it's not illegal here so the debate is still irrelevant to meFor a lot of folks, for a lot of years, (and still in some states) the debate was more about being able to carry in places that served alcohol, not just "bars". In Ohio, for example, until a few years ago, it was illegal to carry in Pizza Hut, Applebees or Chipotle. None of them could be considered "bars", but they served beer. So, even for folks who don't go to "bars" or even drink at all, the "debate" can still be relevant.
What a bunch of click bait! It's a coffee shop!In Myrtle Beach, SC. A new bar just opened and they are offering discounts on alcoholic drinks to customers carrying a firearm!!!! Even advertising this on TV, offering a discount in a bar? Have we gone that nuts!? Needless to say I wont be getting within 5 miles of this place! The requirement by the bar to get the discount on your drinks, is that the pistol must be legally owned and be in a regular holster worn outside the pants on your belt. Its beyond me !!!!!!! The owner states in the TV ad he wants to see everyone armed!! ALCOHOL AND GUNS EQUAL DISASTER!!!
I may be older and old fashioned, if thats the case, I am GLAD! I have never seen anything this stupid anywhere in the country.