Being at home is a waaaayy different story. In public+carrying+under the influence=big trouble!![PoPo]Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau
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Being at home is a waaaayy different story. In public+carrying+under the influence=big trouble!![PoPo]Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau
Really? That's funny because I can remember quite a few times when I've had a drink or two while carrying in public. None of which resulted in[PoPo]Quote:
Originally Posted by Robby30-06
Some states have an actual limit like .08 that you have to be at or over in order to be in trouble while carrying. In Colorado, it is at the officer's discretion. That is where it gets to be sticky.
I personally limit myself to one drink if I'm carrying. It ends up being a lot cheaper for me when I go out.
I really wish "under the influence" was better defined in the CRS pertaining to firearms. I also never have more than two while carrying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Ok. Do what works for ya then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau
k. Thanks. I'll do that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robby30-06
My personal limit for drinking while carrying is the same as riding my motorcycles...zero. It's an either/or decision for me.
Colorado is very vague concerning actual limits, but I was told by a number of different LEOs that they would apply the same standards as they would to drivers: .05 is enough to cite you in their opinion. A larger concern would be if you actually had to use your CCW for defense while you had alcohol in your system. Even if you are cleared of criminal wrongdoing, alcohol(and the impaired judgement that comes with intoxication)opens another door for a civil attorney to make your life difficult.
Colorado needs to pass a law that would prevent being sued in civil court that a person was cleared of in criminal court. I know a couple other states have laws like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by TFOGGER
sadly, if something were to transpire and you had ANY amount of Alcohol, you might not see jail time for it, but I can almost promise some ambulance chaser will stack a civil case against you for it saying "His judgement may have been impaired." or some crap.
I don't drink, don't need to. I have enough drama in my life without it.
I got the feeling you were a bit of a drama queen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Byte Stryke
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Originally Posted by Beau
As I said before... if you aren't responsible enough to stick to your limits with alcohol in public, then you probably aren't responsible enough to be carrying a gun.
Nobody said they were under the influence. Someone said it was illegal to carry in places where alcohol is served. It is not illegal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robby30-06
It's also not illegal to consume alcoholic beverages while in possession of a firearm as long as you're not intoxicated.
Yes, there could be an issue with officer discretion and determining "under the influence". No there is no statutory definition. However, 15 years "in the business" I can say most cops will use the same standards they would if you're driving.
I'm more likely to have a beer while carrying (though that means almost never) than to have a beer while riding my motorcycle.