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All very good comments on this post as well as the other posts...this has been discussed ad nauseam. However, I am not sure this can be discussed enough.

I too, enjoy a drink or two from time to time and am certainly not making any judgements one way or the other and have made mistakes in my younger years as I am sure many, many here have done....BUT, when you have a CHL, you are held to a higher standard.

My personal opinion puts this into 2 general categories...

1. What you CAN do.
2. What you SHOULD do.

CAN--the laws are much like the drinking and driving laws. You can drink...you can not be intoxicated under the legal definition, as defined below a certain BAC level. Is it smart to push the edge? No, I do not believe that is is.

SHOULD--IMHO, if you know that you are going to drink..do not carry, as has been suggested in this as well as many other strings. You may not be intoxicated over the legal limit, but why risk it? You'll spend more $$$, time away from work, and general hassle just to have that extra drink or 2.

My personal routine? and I am not pushing this on anyone else, just my personal set of rules. If I am going to 1) ride my motorcycle and/or 2) carry concealed, then I plan accordingly and do not drink. It is a promise I have made to myself and my family. It works for me, it may or may not work for you, but so far, I have been happy with my decision.

Also, I am acutely aware of the amount I drink and the time passed even if I am not carrying.

Your mileage may very. Just one man's opinion.