Quote Originally Posted by newracer
Quote Originally Posted by NickB
Quote Originally Posted by HunterCO
As far as drinking and carrying it depends on your definition of drinking. If I go out to dinner and have a drink with dinner, or stop at a biker bar to have lunch while out riding my harley and have a couple of beers I carry. If on the other hand I was to go out to a bar to drink with some freinds and party then I will not carry.
Good to know, Hunter. I know Colorado law doesn't specify any penalty for drinking and carrying, and it is something that concerns most of us. I only had two beers with dinner, so it certainly wasn't a night of drinking, and I do believe I'll continue to carry when drinking in moderation (beer with lunch, wine with dinner, etc.).
Actually it does

18-12-106 Prohibited Use of Weapons

1. A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor if:

a) He knowingly and unlawfully aims a firearm at another person; or

b) Recklessly or with criminal negligence he discharges a firearm or shoots a bow and arrow; or

c) He knowingly sets a loaded gun, trap, or device designed to cause an explosion upon being tripped or approached, and leaves it unattended by a competent person immediately present; or

d) The person has in his or her possession a firearm while the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance, as defined in section 12-22-303 (7), C.R.S. Possession of a permit issued under section 18-12-105.1, as it existed prior to its repeal, or possession of a permit or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to Part 2 of this article is no defense to a violation of this subsection (1).
Is "under the influence" defined? I was told during my CCW class that ANY alcohol in your system is considered "under the influence" when pertaining to firearms.
I am well aware of what the law says I have a binder with every statue in the state of Colorado regarding firearms. I am not going to argue it my advice is to talk to an attorney not a CCW instructor.

If that was the case then anybody with a cold that takes Nyquil for instance better not carry. :roll:

I will continue to carry as I have been doing for about 7 years now with out a single problem.