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April 1, 2010, 04:17 PM | #1 |
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NY state Guns and Drinking Law
I have heard about Mayor Bloomberg's new law in NY about carrying firearms if you've been drinking: http://dnainfo.com/20100204/manhatta...bloomberg-says
My question is, is this law in effect yet? I read somewhere else that they will not be enforcing it on hunting grounds and shooting ranges. So does this mean in a local sandpit where people shoot we can still drink and shoot guns? I'm not looking to get hammered while I'm shooting, but I do like to drink one or two beers while I'm out and don't want to take any chances of getting in trouble for having a gun on me. Is this for just hand guns or do all guns fall under this law? I haven't found much more information other than the link I posted to above so I'm wondering if anyone on here has any idea about the law. Thanks. |
April 1, 2010, 07:19 PM | #2 | |
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From what I read, as long as you stay under the .08 limit you remain legal. I'm in Nevada and we actually have a limit of .10 while carrying. |
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April 1, 2010, 08:10 PM | #3 |
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Bloomberg is not the mayor of "New York".
New York doesn't have a mayor. Bloomberg is mayor of New York CITY. There are no "sandpits" where any shooting could legally take place within the jurisdiction of Mayor Bloomberg. I also doubt that there are any "hunting grounds" within his jurisdiction. The only places that firearms are allowed where "he" has any say about anything at all are sanctioned ranges. Regardless, I am one of those with zero tolerance for mixing alcohol and firearms. Problem solved.
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April 1, 2010, 08:51 PM | #4 |
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Besides being an incredibly STUPID idea, guns and alcohol together are DANGEROUS!
Have a couple after the guns are put away, much safer and smarter. On a practical note, having a separate law about carrying a gun while drinking or drunk simply gives them one more charge to throw at you when you get caught, hopefully before you do something stupid(er), harmful and life changing, or worse, life ending. Bloomberg is mayor of NYC, and his legal authority ends there, although his influence carries much further. I cannot see any sane individual who has gone through what it takes to legally own and carry a firearm within Bloomberg's sphere of influence doing something so insanely stupid as carrying after or while drinking. I'm sure the aim of any such extra law is to be able to add an additional charge against those who carry illegally in NYC. Certain pop stars and sports figures (or people with them) have been caught with guns while nightclubbing over the years, usually with alcohol being involved. And many other people that don't make the news as well. I don't see how another law to reward such stupidity is entirely a bad thing.
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Part of the reason I have learned to avoid ranges when other people are there unless I know them. |
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April 10, 2010, 03:07 PM | #6 | |
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And yeah, I'll chime in to second the statement that booze and guns don't mix. When you're carrying a deadly weapon, anything that affects your perceptions and level of precaution can be dangerous. Hell, I've taken over the counter decongestants that I wouldn't want to be using while carrying a gun. |
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April 10, 2010, 03:19 PM | #7 |
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And if you have to use your gun and are under the influence you'll have lots of fun in court !!! Can anyone tell me the NYS rules about being in a bar and carrying ?
NY City has extra rules including confiscating guns ,and charging , for people who are taking a flight somewhere that happens to make a stop in NYC ! |
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Basically, federal buildings, state buildings and schools are off limits. Besides that, there are very few other restrictions.
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If you happen to be in Florida, they did go that extra step to make "using" a firearm while "under the influence" illegal.
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