since9
Campaign Veteran
Don't want to run the thread off the tracks, but arguing that the slightest amount of BAC = intoxicated is like saying open carry = disorderly conduct.
No, that's apples and oranges.
Apple: By law, when it comes to intoxication and firearms, the limit is not defined. This leaves it up to the judge.
Orange: By law, when it comes to open carry here in Colorado, it is NOT disorderly conduct, and no judge here in this state has the authority to rule otherwise.
A judge could certainly make those rulings, but I have a hard time believing they'd stand on appeal.
True, judges can, and have ruled, ridiculously at times, and no, it wouldn't stand on appeal. There are a few nuts in the judiciary, as there are throughout any profession, but most of them are rational..
Most OCers would probably say that drinking and open carrying presents a bad image to the public, and I'd agree. I just don't see the law saying you can't.
I agree with you on both acconts, and the law doesn't prohibit you from OCing in a bar and having a beer. Given the state of affairs, where the anti's are looking for any and all justification to turn the screws tighter, however, I don't think that would be a rational thing to do.
I have no problem having a bear or two at home, however, though if I had more than one I'd only handle my firearm if an actual situation arose (someone kicked down my door).