Driving through PA , question on restaurant carry.

[tglassburner]

In Ohio we are not allowed to carry in any restaurant which has alcohol. (think applebbe's quaker steak, or friday's) My question is what restrictions if any are there regarding carrying in such an establishment in PA? We are driving in to Somerset to pick up my siter-in-law, and will be eating somwhere around there. I have my PALTCF and my OLTCACH. Please advise.

Also if pulled over in PA Do i have to inform the officer that I am carrying like Ohio requires?

Thanks! -Tom

[jtwalker]

In Ohio we are not allowed to carry in any restaurant which has alcohol. (think applebbe's quaker steak, or friday's) My question is what restrictions if any are there regarding carrying in such an establishment in PA? We are driving in to Somerset to pick up my siter-in-law, and will be eating somwhere around there. I have my PALTCF and my OLTCACH. Please advise.

Also if pulled over in PA Do i have to inform the officer that I am carrying like Ohio requires?

Thanks! -Tom

No restrictions in the PA law on restaurant carry, and no duty to inform.

[psusra112]

You may carry anywhere not prohibited by the food establishment owner in PA. No law against carrying and drinking in this state. Also no duty to inform a LEO if stopped.

[tglassburner]

Thanks JTWAlker for the quick response. I am really hoping that OH passes the current HB45 that would allow us to carry as long as we are not drinking, or intoxicated.

Are you allowed to enjoy a beer while armed or is it no drinking while armed?

[knight0334]

http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-ope...nsylvania.html

[phillykev]

Thanks JTWAlker for the quick response. I am really hoping that OH passes the current HB45 that would allow us to carry as long as we are not drinking, or intoxicated.

Are you allowed to enjoy a beer while armed or is it no drinking while armed?

You can legally chug a half gallon of tequila if you want. But I wouldn't advise it.

[jtwalker]

Thanks JTWAlker for the quick response. I am really hoping that OH passes the current HB45 that would allow us to carry as long as we are not drinking, or intoxicated.

Are you allowed to enjoy a beer while armed or is it no drinking while armed?

Yes. If you are open carrying, it may not be perceived well by establishment and IMO it's probably not a good idea to get stinking drunk while carrying open or concealed. But if you obey owner's rules/requests, leave when/if asked, PA will welcome your out-of-state money spent in our drinking establishments.

[tglassburner]

http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-ope...nsylvania.html

Thanks, I was looking for this but failed to locate it.

[donm]

Pennsylvania also has none of Ohio's bizarre rules on how you must carry in a vehicle. You could dangle it from the rear-view mirror if you wanted, but that would probably cause other problems . . .

[knight0334]

Pennsylvania also has none of Ohio's bizarre rules on how you must carry in a vehicle. You could dangle it from the rear-view mirror if you wanted, but that would probably cause other problems . . .

You can duct tape it to your forehead too, so long as it doesn't obscure your view.