Philadelphia - can you carry and drink in a bar?

**JerryOnly** · November 17th, 2008, 01:50 AM

I was debating whether this should go in the Law forum, but it appears that that's suited more to discussing breaking legislation. I apologize if this is in the wrong forum, and ask a moderator to please move it if necessary. Anyway, on to the question.

I was wondering if, while carrying in a Philadelphia bar/restaurant, you can drink alcohol legally? If so, is there a limit to the amount of alcohol you can drink/blood alcohol level you can attain?

I only have 2-4 drinks on weekends (about a drink an hour), never getting really "drunk". I'd just like to know if it'd be ok to keep my firearm on me while doing so. I plan on keeping it concealed at all times.

Thanks,
Jerry

**General Geoff** · November 17th, 2008, 01:56 AM

Yes it's legal, no there's no legal limit to how much you can drink while still carrying, however it's a bad idea due to impaired judgment. Carry in the bar if you must, but please don't drink while you do so. Drink if you must, but please don't carry if you do so. The two just don't mix.

**Pa. Patriot** · November 17th, 2008, 02:01 AM

Yes, it is legal.
No, there is no "limit".

Obviously, if you use your firearm inappropriately, due to impaired judgement, you'll face the consequences.

I'm closing this thread because:
1) Question answered

2) It will turn into a bunch of people telling you what to do and fighting over whether one should have the ability to defend themselves or not while drinking.

3) We have enough of those threads already. Anyone wanting to argue about it can search for one of the existing threads