I understand. I would argue that several recent studies have demonstrated that alcohol impairs a person from the first drink, long before they reach the legal limit. I won't carry if I'm drinking, just like I won't drive if I'm drinking. Those are personal rules and I don't expect everyone to follow them. I think it's a foolish risk to take to play with potentially deadly toys when you're in the process of gettiong impaired. Remember, your judgement is one of the first things to go when you're drinking.pmg47 wrote:I never said I drink while carrying ! I just answered the question as it is written. It is all in the booklet, is says intoxicated not drinking.You would have to know your limits on drinking, i.e weight per drink etc. to determine when you would be intoxicated, and then stop before you were leagally intoxicated.
As for the FAQ... I think it is answered wrong with "no" but then refers to "intoxicated". You can drink if you are NOT intoxicated. You have to be the judge if you want to take the chance.
And no, I will not be the test case, thank you very much.
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- Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:23 am
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- Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:56 pm
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According to DPS at http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ftp/forms/ls-16.pdf Page 61.pmg47 wrote:46.035
(d) A license holder commits an offense if, while intoxicated, the license holder caries a handgun under the Authority of Subchapter H,Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of wheather the hangun is concealed.
TEXAS CONCEALED HANDGUN LAWS GC §411.172. 3
(6) "Intoxicated" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01,
Penal Code.
(7) "Qualified handgun instructor" means a person who is certified
to instruct in the use of handguns by the department.
(8) * *[repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Section 9.02.]
GC §411.1711. CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM CONVICTIONS. A
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Personally, I wouldn't chance it. If you want to take the chance, spend the money, fight it through the courts and set a precedent, knock yourself out. Keep us posted if you decide to take a swing, though, 'cause I'm sure we'd all like a definitive answer from the courts...Q: Can I carry a handgun if I am drinking alcohol?
A: No; it is illegal to carry a handgun if you are intoxicated.
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:07 am
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Personal rule re: drinking
I have a personal rule regarding drinking that has served me pretty well so far: If I've had two or more beers (or glasses of wine, or shots of whatever), then I don't attempt to do anything that requires higher levels of motor skills or thought than walking & chewing bubble gum.
I grew up in a part of the country that has getting plastered as its primary pastime, and have been there on occasion. It never did entertain me much, and I find it's more fun to watch people getting drunk & stupid than it is to join them in that activity. I'm not a prude, I just don't have much use for alcohol.
I grew up in a part of the country that has getting plastered as its primary pastime, and have been there on occasion. It never did entertain me much, and I find it's more fun to watch people getting drunk & stupid than it is to join them in that activity. I'm not a prude, I just don't have much use for alcohol.