Here's the thing. Im as hardcore gun-nut as the rest. Probably more so. Im not big on nanny-state laws,etc. either-far from it. BUT, one exception I do have is folks in bars, drinking with thier gun on thier hips.
Yes, Im sure most folks consider themselves to be mature enough, and possessing enough common-sense to handle themselves, their drinks AND their gun at the same time.BUT -Im not as open to the idea of a benefit of a doubt for most folks.
I like my drinks as much as anyone, but I dont frequent bars/night clubs much, if at all, myself.
But we all know one or two boneheads who -when sober- are perfectly sane, rational folks. But get a beer or 9 into them, and common-sense and rationality go right down the toilet. Do I really want that clown to be packing when he/she does go off the deep end?
Heck, the sheer number of DUI's and drunk-driving accidents resulting in death, and sometimes even worse-severe injuries- to others ,should be testament enough to why it's not the brightest idea. With a gun, the bonehead doesnt even have to go anywhere else to bring a lot of lives to end.