Guns in Bars

[RCA]

One of the most common arguments against guns in public is that there would be an increase in "gunfights" inside bars with a lot of drunks. The people that tend to bring this up usually refer to this as going back to the days of "dueling outside". I guess one could argue there is no difference between the risk of driving while drunk and carrying a gun while drunk. Driving while drunk is illegal though which only supports their argument.

 

[pcosmar]

I only know from my personal experience, and that is from quite a few years ago.
I was in the habit of Open Carry, and did at times enter drinking establishments.
There were a few that did not wish me to bring a gun, And they lost my business.
Several others were more accommodating. In some, I simply handed it to the bartender while I was there. I retrieved it when ready to leave.
In one establishment to owner told me it was not a problem at all, At least I wore mine on the outside. He said most folks just concealed them.( that was illegal at the time). My gun, and in fact any gun was never a problem to my knowledge. The owner took me to the side one day to point out where the House guns were, "In case you ever need to know".
There was one behind the bar and one in the Parking lot.
Never heard of any problems there.

BTW, it was a nice place, Don't know if they are still in business.
The Gladstone Manufacturing Co. outside of Columbia Mo.

 

[ghengis86]

in indiana (and i'm guessing a lot of states) its illegal to carry a handgun in an establishment that earns 51% or more from alcohol sales i.e. bars.

One of the most common arguments against guns in public is that there would be an increase in "gunfights" inside bars with a lot of drunks.
I've never heard this argument, fyi (not saying its not used, but definitely not the most common)

 

[Dequeant]

Also can't carry them into bars here in Florida even tho i have CCW.

 

[Matt Collins]

The government shouldnt be making this rule. It should be up to the bar owner. And if the bar owner was smart he would say no guns except for the bartender. But it should be a private choice, not a government mandate.

 

[ghengis86]

One of the most common arguments against guns in public is that there would be an increase in "gunfights" inside bars with a lot of drunks. The people that tend to bring this up usually refer to this as going back to the days of "dueling outside". I guess one could argue there is no difference between the risk of driving while drunk and carrying a gun while drunk. Driving while drunk is illegal though which only supports their argument.

matt, it seems to be contradictory in nature (this argument). it definitely should be left to the private property owner

 

[free_mail]

Add one more to the "should be up to the store owner" table. Post a sign. "


No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service. Oh and No Guns either"

 

[pcosmar]

Add one more to the "should be up to the store owner" table. Post a sign. "


No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service. Oh and No Guns either"

Yup, A good sign. that's the ticket.

 

[madengr]

One of the most common arguments against guns in public is that there would be an increase in "gunfights" inside bars with a lot of drunks. The people that tend to bring this up usually refer to this as going back to the days of "dueling outside". I guess one could argue there is no difference between the risk of driving while drunk and carrying a gun while drunk. Driving while drunk is illegal though which only supports their argument.

Here in KS it's been legal to CCH in bars for almost 18 months. Guess what? No shootings.

 

[bojo68]

Here in KS it's been legal to CCH in bars for almost 18 months. Guess what? No shootings.

Afew years back the homicide rate was higher here than in Dodge city in the 1800's. The local cops went on a killing spree for a couple of years and surpassed the supposedly unsafe Dodge city.

 

[Truth Warrior]

Go to a bar in Alaska where the patrons are often armed. I understand that, all in all, they tend to be VERY polite, courteous and peaceful.

 

[fgd]

It's legal here to conceal carry into bars and even have a drink. No problems, of course.

 

[Expatriate]

Yup, A good sign. that's the ticket.

 

[youngbuck]

Pretty much a no brainer, right? Just like banning guns near and on school premises stops school shootings.

 

[Expatriate]

In the same spirit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX8mp6rkf_Q