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Guns and Booze in Bars: Arizona's Wild West Gun Law
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by tvtayber | July 2, 2009 at 03:14 pm
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The Arizona Senate has passed a bill allowing bar patrons with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns while visiting their favourite watering hole... as long as they promise not to drink while they are there.
The bill pass with a 19-8 vote, sending the bill for final approval to Republican Gov. Jan Brewer who is has long been a supporter of gun rights.
The bill would allow gun owners to protect themselves in bars just like any other place, as long as they too aren't drinking.
"It's very important that criminals are now afraid rather than law abiding citizens," said Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, the bill's sponsor.
The bill has pitted restaurant owners against supporters of the bill. Restaurant and bar owners claim the bill will lead to more violence.
Randy Rayburn, owner of several Nashville restaurants and a plaintiff, said the measure is an "antibusiness law" that not only jeopardizes public safety, but increases employer liability and hurts tourism and hospitality businesses.
More than 127,000 Arizonans have concealed weapons permits, which require a gun safety course and background check, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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at 18:27 on July 2nd, 2009
I don't really agree with allowing ppl to carry guns is bars. But let the statistics deside if it helps.
at 20:29 on July 2nd, 2009
Isn't that why people go to a bar to drink? Seems odd.
at 09:41 on July 3rd, 2009
Well mabey the servers wants to pack? That whould keep my hands off :)
at 02:59 on July 14th, 2009
what are our politicians thinking as long as they don't drink in a bar. thats like leaving a child in a candy store and saying you can't have one while as soon as you turn your back they will have there fill. I spnet 4 years in the Marines as a rifle instructer and believe me whaen i say not everybody is qualified to handle a fire arm.they are creating a very explosive situation. God Bless America!!
at 13:45 on July 14th, 2009
The law was intended for your places such as Applebee's and Chili's where you are not necessarily going to go get hammered but would also not like to see your wife raped in the parking lot.