First off, welcome to the forum.shaymac wrote:this is why...
i dont think i would carry oftain other than on vacations and gas stations out of town.... i allways keep my 40 in my center console since now anyone can legally conceal in there vehicle... what im curious about is if i get my CHL and say me and my gf and some friends go on a vacation say to the coast. ok if we stop at a restaurant and eat and i have 4 beers and we leave ( i let my gf drive of course) and end up getting pulled over.... ( never would i carry with any alcohol in my system EVER!!) but could the gun being in the center console be linked to me somehow with the CHL and get me in a bunch of trouble cause i had alcohol on my breath? please any info would b greatly appreciated
i know its an out there scenario for them to even find out i had a CHL with me not driving but i just want to make sure its not going to get me in trouble in a scenario like that... AND I WILL REPEAT AGAIN... NEVER WILL I EVER DRINK AND CARRY
Personally speaking, if you have a loaded gun in the console and you're intoxicated it is not a smart move. You would technically be 'carrying' if it is within your immediate reach, even though MPA has no provision against it.
Now, by coast, I assume you mean Texas coast. If you go out of Texas, then you have to follow the rules and laws in those states for vehicle carry, and even if allowed without a license many have tough laws on having a firearm in your possesion while intoxicated.
Bottom line, if you are planning to drink, license or not, you should unload the gun and store it in a locked container in the vehicle.