zekester
Regular Member
Having a weapon in possession while intoxicated in Missouri is not a violation of the law.
A person in Missouri can’t even be arrested for Public Intoxication.
It has been suggested that I may advocate drinking and carrying, this is not the case. I would and will always suggest that if you intend to drink, do not carry a weapon, but that in itself leaves a conundrum. How do you protect your self if you should decide to have a few drinks?
If you have noticed lately, the police vehicles no longer have the logo “Protect and Serve”…why is this?..They know that it is not their duty to protect us.
So my question is, if the police are not obligated to protect us, will the people that are hard set on drinking and guns, going to put a sign on their car, list their cell number, and promise to be there the minute I feel my life threatened, even if I had a few drinks?
The problem with this discussion is not the legality, it is the personal opinions in regards to alcohol and firearms, a legitimate concern, but do we let personal opinions and dislikes compromise the right given to us by the Constitution?
I hear the “N” word everyday from customers and I am ashamed (only for the people of Missouri) that I have to listen to it, and I make a point to tell them it is inappropriate, it does not stop them from saying it, because it is their right to do so. And I have no “right” to tell them they cannot espouse their opinion as much as I may disagree. Sure I can kick them out of my store, but I still have no “right” to tell them that can’t do it again.
In Missouri, you have the right to walk down 5th Street in St Charles and hit every bar that is there, for that matter anywhere in Missouri, with no fear of a public intoxication charge. I am sure if they want to charge you with something they will, but PI cannot be charged. Carrying a weapon while intoxicated cannot be charged either.
Which basically brings me to my point.
Yes, carrying a weapon while intoxicated, is not against the law, and never a smart thing, but I will NEVER suggest that you do not have the right,
nor the duty to protect yourself and your family.
Opinions are just that, and I just voiced mine, but if you are responsible enough to own a weapon, then you should be more than responsible enough to know when, where, and how to handle said weapon, and what condition you should be in. There seem to be some, that think we are not capable of this decision. But this again is nothing more than an opinion.
With that....I am out....will post the cancellation of the BBQ....
A person in Missouri can’t even be arrested for Public Intoxication.
It has been suggested that I may advocate drinking and carrying, this is not the case. I would and will always suggest that if you intend to drink, do not carry a weapon, but that in itself leaves a conundrum. How do you protect your self if you should decide to have a few drinks?
If you have noticed lately, the police vehicles no longer have the logo “Protect and Serve”…why is this?..They know that it is not their duty to protect us.
So my question is, if the police are not obligated to protect us, will the people that are hard set on drinking and guns, going to put a sign on their car, list their cell number, and promise to be there the minute I feel my life threatened, even if I had a few drinks?
The problem with this discussion is not the legality, it is the personal opinions in regards to alcohol and firearms, a legitimate concern, but do we let personal opinions and dislikes compromise the right given to us by the Constitution?
I hear the “N” word everyday from customers and I am ashamed (only for the people of Missouri) that I have to listen to it, and I make a point to tell them it is inappropriate, it does not stop them from saying it, because it is their right to do so. And I have no “right” to tell them they cannot espouse their opinion as much as I may disagree. Sure I can kick them out of my store, but I still have no “right” to tell them that can’t do it again.
In Missouri, you have the right to walk down 5th Street in St Charles and hit every bar that is there, for that matter anywhere in Missouri, with no fear of a public intoxication charge. I am sure if they want to charge you with something they will, but PI cannot be charged. Carrying a weapon while intoxicated cannot be charged either.
Which basically brings me to my point.
Yes, carrying a weapon while intoxicated, is not against the law, and never a smart thing, but I will NEVER suggest that you do not have the right,
nor the duty to protect yourself and your family.
Opinions are just that, and I just voiced mine, but if you are responsible enough to own a weapon, then you should be more than responsible enough to know when, where, and how to handle said weapon, and what condition you should be in. There seem to be some, that think we are not capable of this decision. But this again is nothing more than an opinion.
With that....I am out....will post the cancellation of the BBQ....
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