Who packs heat after they've had a few?

[guntotinguy]

I never do that,its not a smart thing to do...

 

[theken206]

ps, will do it tommorow, will do it then next day most likley.

dont have anymore holes than i was born with and sure plan on keeping it that way.

once agin, cant abide by the four rules, dont handle a gun, PERIOD

then agin, i dont get drunk anymore these days either.

nice stiff single malt highland scotch, maybe a guinny or two and thats it for me.

maybe every other day a couple of MGD's whilst im working cutting wood or getting the garden ready.

one thing i wont do is drink and drive, simply because of the legal ramifacations

 

[Bazooka Joe71]

OK Ken, you are under 21 and you drink and play with guns...You've told us 3 or 4 times. We get it now.

 

[lvcat2004]

i cant tell you good scotch is NOT a waste of money, nor is guiness extra stout

Neither is a good glass of wine that complements the food.

I would say it's a much better way to spend my money than a sugar-laden soft drink.

 

[theken206]

want bragging by any means.

just trying to show/say that drinking and playing with guns as it were does not have to unsafe, doing stupid things and being irresponsible is whats unsafe.

thinking you "know better" or imssh not drunkss man, screwww offff" is what gets people hurt and being unsafe around firearms, what ever state your in is not tolerated around me or mine.

being around safe, like minded people who, as well have no damn intentions on having anymore holes than god gave them is also what keeps ya safe no matter what the situation.

 

[theken206]

"Neither is a good glass of wine that complements the food."

yes indeed, a good red wine, a lil pasta, some warm french bread is a darn fine meal

 

[OMGWTFBBQ]

I haven't, but I know myself well enough that I wouldn't have a problem with doing so. Then again, when I say a few, I mean just that, 3-4 drinks(defined as containing the equivalent amount of alcohol as a shot(1.5oz) of 80 proof liquor) over the course of an hour and a half or two hours. Sometimes that means 5 lower alcohol beers or 1 imperial stout.

Another point that I think has to be made, I safely handle guns, I shoot guns, and I carry guns, but I don't "play" with guns. "Playing" with guns(especially "unloaded" ones) is how accidents happen, whether you're drunk or not.

 

[theken206]

also, just another quick thought here, youll notice he said "a few" not pass out fall down slur you speech DRUNK.

im a good sized kid, healthy, who always eats well even before having a single scotch or a beer.

two or three drinks would effect me much less than someone smaller, or hadnt eaten or doesnt drink at all im sure.

i personally very much enjoy sitting on my back porch drinking a not so cold beer with my dad and shooting a little skeet in the late afternoon.

im sure when the old guy has passed on its a memory i will cherish very much

 

[theken206]

"but I don't "play" with guns. "Playing" with guns(especially loaded ones) is how accidents happen, whether you're drunk or not."

agreed, funny how its often those "jut playing around" with "unloaded" guns that get themselves or those around them hurt/dead.

 

[Jimmy Dean]

If I am sober enough to be driving, then I normally have my pistol with me. If I am past that point, well, the pistol may be nearby, but not on me. normally still loaded though

 

[Elza]

I voted ‘never’ but it’s a moot point with me. I don’t drink.

 

[coloradokevin]

I won't lie and say that I've never had a gun and beer in my possession at the same time, but I can safely say I've never been close to intoxicated and had a loaded gun anywhere on me or near me. It just doesn't mix in my mind.

^ Not a bad line of thinking.

Personally speaking, due to my job requirements, and the location of the bars where my friends like to drink, I have pretty much taken on the permanent designated driver role, for the most part (which my wife loves!). Many of our friends are from hiking/climbing groups we adventure with, and therefore (sadly) lean a bit hippie-leftist. As such, my wife is really the only one who knows that I carry at the bar, and my friends just think that I am a boring non-drinker.

I'm not really much of a drinker to begin with, so this doesn't really trouble me. Drinking just doesn't often fit in with my health/fitness program, and I can probably count the number of drinks I have had this YEAR on one hand.

So, my friends and wife drink, and I sit in the bar watching for the bad-man to come. I'm boring.

 

[AKCOP]

Is anyone else getting tired of this type question or topic in one form or another? OK, I get it, some people drink when they carry, it is America, you make those decisions and you accept any consequences, good or bad that go along with it.
I am happy to see however that the majority of THR folks find it is not the responsible thing to do not only for themselves but for the standing of gun owners in general. When you mix alcohol and firearms you are playing Russian roulette, the more you down the more rounds go in the cylinder.
Does anyone realize the reason Ruger had to make the change to the "New Model" blackhawk is because of a drunk playing with his gun.
The dope shot himself and then sued Ruger for his stupidity.

 

[Rich K]

Guns and alcohol, like gunpowder and gasoline, don't mix. I personally don't drink, at all. Never. But there is too much potential for tragedy in that combination. If you have had a few, and do get into a situation, you are just plain old fashioned sc****d. Your judgement is severely questionable, IMHO.

 

[Samuel Adams]

My drinking days are over with.

 

[HOME DEPOT GEORGE]

I dont carry and drink only because I gave up drinking 2 years ago after realizing a fifth of beam a day wasn't what normal people drink. I have no issue with anyone else most people know their limitations and most normal people don't turn into raving maniacs after e few. One thing I will say to the people that do drink and carry is if you had to use your weapon while even slightly intoxicated you will have more legal troubles than if you were sober and the criminal you had to use it against will suddenly become a victim if he or his family have a decent lawer. Even if you can handle your liquor in my opinion it changes things legally in the eyes of a lot of people(oh no he was drunk and shooting a gun off) is how you can be portrayed especially if the prosecutor/grand jury you pull is mostly anti gun.

 

[TimboKhan]

It's illegal to carry a handgun into anyplace I would go to get drunk, so no, I never do. Add to that the fact that I rarely drink even a single beer anymore, and it makes it a non-issue.

I can't begin to think how awful a legal mess you would be in if you defended yourself drunk.....

 

[PCFlorida]

I do all my drinking at home so for me it is a moot point.

Of course all my drinking consists of 1 or 2 beers over a weekend...

 

[Hokkmike]

Tea totaller - proud of it. I don't care if others inbibe as long as the don't get drifty.

 

[ronwill]

I picked sometimes because I may drink one beer at home and then carry. If I know I'm going to be drinking at a bar, barbecue, etc., I don't carry.

 

[the_man]

For the Colorado folks, carrying a firearm and "being under the influence" will get your firearms confiscated as well as your permit to carry. I don't believe a person would stand a chance in a court of law in either a criminal or civil case if he was proven to be under the influence of alchohol. Keep your guns locked up when you need to get your party on

I tell my buddies if I pass on beer there's a reasonable chance I'm carrying.

 

[shadowalker]

I have not gone drinking while carrying but I have had a single drink with dinner on occasion.

 

[Mr. Designer]

I don't believe having some beer is a good enough reason for me to be defenseless. I never drink hard liquor and my "temperament" doesn't change as I drink. If your an idiot before you drink you'll be an idiot after you drink.

 

[Biker]

I drink and carry but I limit myself to one beer. At a time.

I like to keep my gun hand free.

Biker

 

[Dismantler]

I do not drink alcohol. There is too much alcoholism in my family tree. I have enough trouble controlling myself aroung peanut butter/chocolate candy!
I don't want to start on alcohol.