This is the smartest statement in this thread so far.cbucher wrote:0 has always been my magic number as well. I would rather not give up my protection for a few drinks.
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- Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:10 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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Re: Customer Outs Himself
- Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:38 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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Re: Customer Outs Himself
"Carrying" while drinking is not prohibited, but it is a criminal offense to carry while intoxicated.
According to the Texas Penal Code, it is unlawful for an individual who is intoxicated to carry a handgun. It is important to note that the Penal Code defines “intoxicated” as not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance in the body. Additionally, the Penal Code considers having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher to constitute intoxication.
If I'm intentionally going to an establishment to consume alcohol, the gun either stays home or gets locked in the trunk.
If I'm out for dinner and make a spur of the moment decision to have a drink
with my meal, I go with the "if I'm ok to drive, I'm ok to carry" approach.
According to the Texas Penal Code, it is unlawful for an individual who is intoxicated to carry a handgun. It is important to note that the Penal Code defines “intoxicated” as not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance in the body. Additionally, the Penal Code considers having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher to constitute intoxication.
If I'm intentionally going to an establishment to consume alcohol, the gun either stays home or gets locked in the trunk.
If I'm out for dinner and make a spur of the moment decision to have a drink
with my meal, I go with the "if I'm ok to drive, I'm ok to carry" approach.