The “Guns Everywhere Law” Keeps Us Safe Nowhere

[SecularMotion]

It was a long week in Atlanta, so I headed to a dirty unkempt bar to start “taking a bit of the edge off.” Now, I’m getting ready to have my first of many drinks when my periphery catches a scene so confusing, it makes me think I should just drive home and lay off the bourbon for a while. Playing on the TV is an overview of a bill recently passed by Georgia’s legislature that will take effect starting in July.

The law, labeled by liberals as the “Guns Everywhere Law” and by conservatives as the “Safe Carry Protection Act,” allows licensed gun owners to take their weapons into bars and churches. It also even lets people pack heat inside government buildings, schools, and some areas of airports.

I have to admit that I panicked a little bit: how was no one else finding the scene of a fellow dipsomaniac packing a Smith & Wesson at a bar– AT A BAR – strange?!

After signing the bill into law, Georgia’s governor, Nathan Deal (R), stated that, “Our state has some of the best protections for gun owners in the United States. And today we strengthen those rights protected by our nation’s most revered founding document.” The NRA called it, “the most comprehensive pro-gun reform legislation introduced in recent history.”

http://www.article-3.com/the-guns-everywhere-law-keeps-us-safe-nowhere-913902

[blueridge3210]

1. You are aware

that bars are free to prohibit weapons on the premises if they choose? That if churches do not "opt-in" the law is the same as before? Was there something about the new legislation passed that you wished to discuss?

[ellenfl]

2. once the profit starts going down because people are avoiding

places with other people carrying guns, especially in bars, things should change.

[Straw Man]

3. Safe?

The article touts "sweeping reforms" in states such as New York. It has never been illegal for a CCW holder to carry a concealed handgun in a church or bar in New York.

"Fellow dipsomaniac"? It remains illegal to carry a firearm while intoxicated in Georgia, as in New York.

Next?

[Eleanors38]

4. GA catches up with NY? After all these years. nt

[clffrdjk]

5. Lol guy goes to a bar to get smashed

Mentions driving himself home.
Thinks having a gun in a bar and not being able to drink is a horribly unsafe idea.
Is this the best argument that can be made against this law?

[ileus]

6. Are lives worth less when inside a bar?

I am assuming from the way this reads folks who are carrying are allowed to drink...right?

[ManiacJoe]

7. Typical opinion piece: lots of fluff but not much substance.

[blueridge3210]

9. Typical of the kind of post made by SecMo

Given that he never offers any discussion regarding the articles he posts

[sarisataka]

8. I first thought of listing states that allow carry in bars

or other establishments that serve alcohol, but it is much easier to list the states that do not.

California
Hawaii
Illinois
Louisiana
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
Wisconsin

The other 42 states allow guns to be carried in places that serve alcohol, usually with the restriction that the carrier may not drink alcohol.

[DonP]

10. Illinois uses the 51% rule

If 51% or more of the revenue comes from alcohol - no carry.

Olive Garden, Applebee's etc. carry is OK unless posted.

[BigAlanMac]

11. Ohio has had "restaurant carry" since Sept. 2011.

All establishments that serve alcoholic beverages have to also serve food and have a restaurant license before they can get a liquor license.

Restaurant carry for Ohio was signed into law on June 30, 2011 and went into effect 90 days later.
The carrier must have a concealed carry license valid in the state of Ohio and not be drinking alcohol to be legal.

Quite a few states allow people to not only carry in liquor establishments but also imbibe as long as they don't exceed a certain BAC. Usually the same BAC limit set for driving an automobile.

As far as I know there have been no real problems with this going into effect other than some blissninnies getting their nickers in a twist.