Gun free restaurants??

[miclo18d]

Originally Posted by Paragrouper

In Texas its 51%, which would make the establishment a bar.

Florida law provides

790.06
....12. Any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, which portion of the establishment is primarily devoted to such purpose;

Meaning you can go to a restaurant that has a bar as long as you don't go in the bar area.



Interestingly enough you can even drink while carrying, though not recommended.

790.151 Using firearm while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances; penalties.—
(1) As used in ss. 790.151-790.157, to “use a firearm” means to discharge a firearm or to have a firearm readily accessible for immediate discharge.
(2) For the purposes of this section, “readily accessible for immediate discharge” means loaded and in a person’s hand.
(3) It is unlawful and punishable as provided in subsection (4) for any person who is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any substance controlled under chapter 893, when affected to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired, to use a firearm in this state.
(4) Any person who violates subsection (3) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(5) This section does not apply to persons exercising lawful self-defense or defense of one’s property.
History.—s. 1, ch. 91-84; s. 1210, ch. 97-102.

If you go out and have a drink or two as long as you are not intoxicated (.05 BAC standard) or on your own property.

[sinjefe]

Originally Posted by Paragrouper

In Texas its 51%, which would make the establishment a bar.

And they have to post a notice.

[DJ Urbanovsky]

Here it's any establishment with a liquor license that derives more than 50% revenue from sales of alcohol. And you can't have alcohol in your blood stream while carrying.

[SF18C]

As far as Concealed Handgun carry in Texas, the laws are extremely finite! A public establishment MUST have the correct signage by law (30.06) to restrict authorized licensed carriers. Signs not conforming to 30.06 can also be considered illegal and prosecutable by a CHL holder if harassed about carrying. (I will give on this point…how would they know you are carrying???) Texas does not yet have open carry (I stress yet, it’s on this year’s Texas legislative docket).
One biggie for Texas CHL holders to remember…there is NO legal limit of intoxication while carrying! Blow a .00001 and you are breaking the law.

[Hambone933]

Originally Posted by Surgicalcric
That isnt entirely correct. Some states allow the permit holder to carry in restaurants who serve alcohol so long as the establishment receives no more than a percentage of revenue from alcohol sales. The percentage varies.

Crip

Some states also allow off duty officers to carry in every location as an on duty officer. There are only a few locations, mainly federal property. So, even though they may have displayed a no gun policy, it is possible the state law allows them to be there armed.

[Mack27]

Originally Posted by Stras

its illegal to carry in any location that serves alcohol. This is one of the stipulations of the concealed carry permit. Or did you guys not read the standard sized print in the application?

Hello, BWW has a bar that serves alcohol..

The waiter /waitress who refused to serve them needs a large tip. though they probably got canned for the bad publicity.

I live in VA, and they do allow you to CC in a bar, as long as you aren't drinking. See the VA statute

§18.2-308 (J.3.): No person who carries a concealed handgun onto the premises of any restaurant or club as defined in § 4.1-100 for which a license to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption has been granted by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board under Title 4.1 of the Code of Virginia; may consume an alcoholic beverage while on the premises. A person who carries a concealed handgun onto the premises of such a restaurant or club and consumes alcoholic beverages is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, nothing in this subsection shall apply to a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer.

Mack

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Stras

its illegal to carry in any location that serves alcohol. This is one of the stipulations of the concealed carry permit. Or did you guys not read the standard sized print in the application?

Hello, BWW has a bar that serves alcohol..

The waiter /waitress who refused to serve them needs a large tip. though they probably got canned for the bad publicity.

Not in Arizona.....

Here we just don't want you drinking and packing........