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    Thumbs down Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    Probably a vast majority of us already know better than to mix guns and alcohol without the need for this:

    Regular Session 2021-2022
    House Bill 2793
    Short Title: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of carrying firearms while under the influence of alcohol.
    Prime Sponsor: Representative HOWARD
    Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 1, 2022 [House]
    Memo: https://www.legis.state.pa.us//cfdoc...cosponId=37626
    https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs...793Prohibiting Concealed Carry While Intoxicated


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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    Quote Originally Posted by Brick View Post
    Probably a vast majority of us already know better than to mix guns and alcohol without the need for this:
    I completely disagree with "don't mix guns and alcohol".

    Yes, alcohol *may* affect your judgement (and aim), but merely carrying a gun while intoxicated should NOT be a crime.

    Further, you do not lose your right to self-defense when under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs, or even potentially mind-altering Rx medications. It's absolutely possible to still have a situation where one's life it truly at risk, and if one uses force to defend themselves appropriately, that should not automatically be canceled out because of the presence of some chemical in one's system.

    Again, not recommending it, but criminalizing it is an absolute no-go for me. There are plenty of laws already regulating "bad behavior" that apply whether either guns or alcohol in included in a given scenario. How about just enforcing those?
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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    I have to agree. It's just another attempt at controling what you do. Just erroding your rights Bill

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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    I drive and shoot better when I'm drinking. 🙂

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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    Quote Originally Posted by DukeConnor View Post
    I drive and shoot better when I'm drinking. *
    I bowl better.
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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    Get fucked. Maybe they should restrict other fundamental rights when you have a beer too.
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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    What they should do is outlaw driving while intoxicated. That would save a lot of lives.
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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    I will still carry when drinking. You cant take someones rights away from them because they drink
    a legal beverage.
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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    Quote Originally Posted by Brick View Post
    Probably a vast majority of us already know better than to mix guns and alcohol without the need for this:
    I didn't read the bill, but I'll bet the penalty is a prohibitor.

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    Default Re: Belaboring the obvious HB 2793

    Quote Originally Posted by gnbrotz View Post
    I completely disagree with "don't mix guns and alcohol".

    Yes, alcohol *may* affect your judgement (and aim), but merely carrying a gun while intoxicated should NOT be a crime.

    Further, you do not lose your right to self-defense when under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs, or even potentially mind-altering Rx medications. It's absolutely possible to still have a situation where one's life it truly at risk, and if one uses force to defend themselves appropriately, that should not automatically be canceled out because of the presence of some chemical in one's system.

    Again, not recommending it, but criminalizing it is an absolute no-go for me. There are plenty of laws already regulating "bad behavior" that apply whether either guns or alcohol in included in a given scenario. How about just enforcing those?
    And let the people say AMEN!

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