Do you drink?
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Nope. Not being a prude. I just don't have tolerance for booze. Make mine a frosty Sparkling Spartan Cider served with a Spartan Sandwich. That is, a tall glass of water with two slices of bread with a thick tasty slice of bread inbetween.
Preacherman
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A very good question, and one that I wish more CCW permit-holders would think about!
Any well-trained LEO will administer a breathalyser test if he/she thinks it's appropriate after a shooting. If that test shows that the shooter is anywhere near the legal limit - even if he/she is under it - then some lawyer will jump on that fact and use it against him/her in a civil suit. If the shooter is on or over the limit, he/she is toast, no matter how justified the shooting may have been.
Basic principle: guns and alcohol don't mix...
Any well-trained LEO will administer a breathalyser test if he/she thinks it's appropriate after a shooting. If that test shows that the shooter is anywhere near the legal limit - even if he/she is under it - then some lawyer will jump on that fact and use it against him/her in a civil suit. If the shooter is on or over the limit, he/she is toast, no matter how justified the shooting may have been.
Basic principle: guns and alcohol don't mix...
Brian Williams
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Basic Principle: Me and alcohol Don't mix. Former Alcoholic, can not handle booze, I have been on the wagon since 1979 and looking back I am very glad I got on.
I can have as much fun with a cup of coffee, glass of tea, or a Mt Dew.
and I still respect my self in the morning, never have a hangover or throw up from drinking to much.
I can have as much fun with a cup of coffee, glass of tea, or a Mt Dew.
and I still respect my self in the morning, never have a hangover or throw up from drinking to much.
Mark Tyson
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Nope, I don't imbibe. This is a very good question for CCW holders.
Nightcrawler
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Never once a drop. A rare trait, I'm told, being both in the Army and college. *shrug*
einnor1040
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Only when I'm alone or with somebody.
The reason i ask is because i am 20 and don't drink. i can count the number of drinks i have had one one hand. pretty impresive for a junior in college. and people always ask me why i don't drink. i just don't enjoy it is not a fun answer. so my answer which will become true if i ohio ever gets CCW. Is that it incapcitates me from partaking in my two most favorite activites. Shooting and driving
CZ 75 BD
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Ran through my share...
early in life. Have'nt had a drink in 20 years. Don't miss it.
early in life. Have'nt had a drink in 20 years. Don't miss it.
Chupacabra
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When I'm out and about and carrying, I limit myself to one beer.
If I know I'm going to the tavern, I don't carry.
When I'm at home, keep the drinks coming!
If I know I'm going to the tavern, I don't carry.
When I'm at home, keep the drinks coming!
QuarterBoreGunner
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Hi everyone, my name is ¼ Bore, and I drink. [muted response] Hi QuarterBore!
I’ll have a glass of wine with dinner when at home and the CCW firearm is in the nightstand or in the safe. I had a Halloween party last month and I even got a little tipsy. But the guns are strictly off limits then. If the wife and me are out having dinner it’s water or iced tea usually. Yes, rarely I’ll have a glass of Cabernet or Shirvaz when dining out and carrying, but it’s always after food and you might as well put a nipple on that glass ‘cause I’m going to nurse it for a long time.
I won’t say (for me anyways) that it’s absolutely verboten to have a drink when carrying, but you had better damn well know your tolerances and stay within in them. And be prepared to answer some hard questions if you have to slap leather and the investigating officer smells alcohol on your breath.
Sayeth The Gospel according to Dirty Harry: “ A man’s gotta know his limitatins†Wise words.
I’ll have a glass of wine with dinner when at home and the CCW firearm is in the nightstand or in the safe. I had a Halloween party last month and I even got a little tipsy. But the guns are strictly off limits then. If the wife and me are out having dinner it’s water or iced tea usually. Yes, rarely I’ll have a glass of Cabernet or Shirvaz when dining out and carrying, but it’s always after food and you might as well put a nipple on that glass ‘cause I’m going to nurse it for a long time.
I won’t say (for me anyways) that it’s absolutely verboten to have a drink when carrying, but you had better damn well know your tolerances and stay within in them. And be prepared to answer some hard questions if you have to slap leather and the investigating officer smells alcohol on your breath.
Sayeth The Gospel according to Dirty Harry: “ A man’s gotta know his limitatins†Wise words.
El Tejon
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Black, it depends on state law. I'm in a state where people are responsible and this is not a problem so we have no statute against drinking and carrying. I carry in taverns when I'm out.
As for the individual, I recommend the Dirty Harry Doctrine: every man must know his limitations, and Freeman Rule #27: stay away from alcohol, stay away from trouble. Of all the police reports that I read, there is one common theme. Care to guess what that is?
As for me, I do, but I know my limitations. I have a beer (liquid bread where I am), I drink it slow. If with the young & nubile, it will be wine (hint to the young bachelor set: study your wines, learn the art of conversation and buy that Nora Jones album).
As for the individual, I recommend the Dirty Harry Doctrine: every man must know his limitations, and Freeman Rule #27: stay away from alcohol, stay away from trouble. Of all the police reports that I read, there is one common theme. Care to guess what that is?
As for me, I do, but I know my limitations. I have a beer (liquid bread where I am), I drink it slow. If with the young & nubile, it will be wine (hint to the young bachelor set: study your wines, learn the art of conversation and buy that Nora Jones album).
BluesBear
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I rarely drink because I am usually the designated driver.
When's it gonna be my turn to be the designated drunk?
On those rare occasions when I do drink it's usually only one or two if I am out for the evening. I only drink around friends and even then I stay away from trouble.
The few times I have had a little too much to drink.. wait I never drink that much when I'm carrying.
I have actually been forced into fisticuffs and never even considered pulling steel. Of course I am one of those people that feel that drawing a weapon is more serious than sex.
When's it gonna be my turn to be the designated drunk?
On those rare occasions when I do drink it's usually only one or two if I am out for the evening. I only drink around friends and even then I stay away from trouble.
The few times I have had a little too much to drink.. wait I never drink that much when I'm carrying.
I have actually been forced into fisticuffs and never even considered pulling steel. Of course I am one of those people that feel that drawing a weapon is more serious than sex.
Unisaw
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I occasionally have a glass of wine, but never when I am carrying, will be around a firearm or will be reloading (or will be working with tools).
James Bondrock
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Or on weekdays, weekends, or days that end with Y. Many states do not allow you to carry your gun into places where alcohol is served, even the cocktail lounge of a nice restaurant; is this correct? Even if they do, it will go a lot better for you if you drink minimally, if at all, and save the heavier stuff for when you are at home.
dav
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That's my situation.
If I feel I need to be the one drinking (has happened!) I put away the car keys and, um, any implements I might normally carry, and have my wife drive me to the restaurant.
Standing Wolf
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Not in quite a few years: the hang-overs took all the fun out of it.
WheelMan
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Like NightCrawler I've never had a drop (you're right NightCrawler, it does seem rare, I'm the only person I know who can say that).
I've just never seen any good come out of drinking, but i've seen a whole lot of bad, it's just not something I want to be a part of. And as Black92 said it would get in the way of my shooting and driving (not at the same time mind you )
Anyway, I've always wondered about those police departments that require thier officers to be on duty 24/7 ( and armed as well). I guess those guys can't drink at all.
I've just never seen any good come out of drinking, but i've seen a whole lot of bad, it's just not something I want to be a part of. And as Black92 said it would get in the way of my shooting and driving (not at the same time mind you
)Anyway, I've always wondered about those police departments that require thier officers to be on duty 24/7 ( and armed as well). I guess those guys can't drink at all.
Sylvilagus Aquaticus
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Why spend good money on something that's going to make your head hurt and cause you grief?
I figure my liver needs all the help it can get anyway so I don't add any toxins to its' already taxed load.
I do have to admit I do have ONE Shiner Bock very infrequently...maybe one every 3 months...because I like it. When I do drink that one, it's in the evening, usually late, and at my home when I know I'm not going out until the next day. I'd never compromise my situational awareness by drinking in a public place and especially when I'm carrying. It's just flat irresponsible to not only myself but more imprtantly everyone within 1/4 mile of me.
I never have consumed alcohol and attempted to operate a vehicle.
Besides, that money can be better used on ammo anyway.
Regards,
Rabbit.
I figure my liver needs all the help it can get anyway so I don't add any toxins to its' already taxed load.
I do have to admit I do have ONE Shiner Bock very infrequently...maybe one every 3 months...because I like it. When I do drink that one, it's in the evening, usually late, and at my home when I know I'm not going out until the next day. I'd never compromise my situational awareness by drinking in a public place and especially when I'm carrying. It's just flat irresponsible to not only myself but more imprtantly everyone within 1/4 mile of me.
I never have consumed alcohol and attempted to operate a vehicle.
Besides, that money can be better used on ammo anyway.
Regards,
Rabbit.
Yes. I love beer and wine. Drink lots of both (at home, not driving). Appear to be the only one on the planet who does so though, judging from the above posts.
By the way, I got a huge kick out of seeing that Judd lady who just got a DUI hosting CMT's 40 Greatest Drinking Songs show tonight. She began the show (obviously taped before her recent troubles) with some cute banter about why they would ever ask her to do the show ("No, it's not what you think." HHmmm. Maybe it is.) and how folks should be responsible and not drink and drive. She might add: "Or you'll end up in the clink like I was last weekend!"
By the way, I got a huge kick out of seeing that Judd lady who just got a DUI hosting CMT's 40 Greatest Drinking Songs show tonight. She began the show (obviously taped before her recent troubles) with some cute banter about why they would ever ask her to do the show ("No, it's not what you think." HHmmm. Maybe it is.) and how folks should be responsible and not drink and drive. She might add: "Or you'll end up in the clink like I was last weekend!"
Monkeyleg
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Only to excess.
Sorry, but that was one of the best non-anti-war lines from the TV series "MASH."
No driving if I even suspect I'm impaired, no riding a motorcycle if I've had even a sip of beer, no handling of guns, no mowing the lawn, no working on a project of even the slightest importance.
In other words, the only thing I can do while drinking is watch the news. And, if ever there was a reason to drink, Peter Jennings embodies it.
Sorry, but that was one of the best non-anti-war lines from the TV series "MASH."
No driving if I even suspect I'm impaired, no riding a motorcycle if I've had even a sip of beer, no handling of guns, no mowing the lawn, no working on a project of even the slightest importance.
In other words, the only thing I can do while drinking is watch the news. And, if ever there was a reason to drink, Peter Jennings embodies it.
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