Texas concealed carry in bars.

[Mykltn]

I was in San Antonio last week and questioned an Officer about Concealed Carry in places that serve alcohol as they are different state to state. What I was told surprised me. Apparently you can carry and drink as long as you don't blow over .08 and the bar doesn't have a 51% sign. (51% or more sales derived from alcohol). I decided to check the TX state website and sure enough, he was correct. I know many here would question the sanity of having a beer or two while packing heat but I applaud Texas for giving their citizens the right to be responsible for their choices. According to the officer i spoke with, he hasn't had any personal problems with people violating the law.

[NashvilleStage]

Yep. I think there are a few states like that. For some reason, Vermont also comes to mind, but I can't say for sure.

[Oh Shoot]

Unlike TN, Texas actually has "bars", hence the 51 signs posted as per one of their statutes. So you can't legally carry in "bars" there, but can drink alcohol in "non bars".

 

No wackier than some of our nutso statutes.

 

- OS

Edited March 24, 2014 by Oh Shoot