Originally Posted by
DocGKR
I like a glass of good wine or beer as much as anyone, however, alcohol and firearms do not mix. Ever. In addition, many LE agencies and civilian CCW regulations have strict prohibitions against carrying a weapon while drinking alcohol. Thus if an individual governed under those conditions wants to drink, they must not be carrying a weapon. I know a lot of folks in just that situation who don't carry their firearm when out partying and drinking...that is a prudent choice. What is utterly STUPID is to go out into a public place like a bar with a bunch of other people whose judgement and inhibitions may be altered and expect to not have trouble--especially if you are LE and may be recognized by miscreants who you have had previous interactions. If you want to imbibe alcohol, I'd recommend doing it at home; if for some reason you must go out in public to drink, then it would be quite wise to have a designated non-drinker to drive and serve as an armed escort. In the last 20+years I've seen far too many situations spin out of control when this rational approach is ignored...