God...I'm ashamed of myself. I even knew that. I don't know where my brain fart came from...I even had this conversation with my father (a LEO) last week...Originally Posted by newracer
Actually it doesOriginally Posted by NickB
Good to know, Hunter. I know Colorado law doesn't specify any penalty for drinking and carrying, and it is something that concerns most of us. I only had two beers with dinner, so it certainly wasn't a night of drinking, and I do believe I'll continue to carry when drinking in moderation (beer with lunch, wine with dinner, etc.).Originally Posted by HunterCO
As far as drinking and carrying it depends on your definition of drinking. If I go out to dinner and have a drink with dinner, or stop at a biker bar to have lunch while out riding my harley and have a couple of beers I carry. If on the other hand I was to go out to a bar to drink with some freinds and party then I will not carry.
Is "under the influence" defined? I was told during my CCW class that ANY alcohol in your system is considered "under the influence" when pertaining to firearms.18-12-106 Prohibited Use of Weapons
1. A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor if:
a) He knowingly and unlawfully aims a firearm at another person; or
b) Recklessly or with criminal negligence he discharges a firearm or shoots a bow and arrow; or
c) He knowingly sets a loaded gun, trap, or device designed to cause an explosion upon being tripped or approached, and leaves it unattended by a competent person immediately present; or
d) The person has in his or her possession a firearm while the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance, as defined in section 12-22-303 (7), C.R.S. Possession of a permit issued under section 18-12-105.1, as it existed prior to its repeal, or possession of a permit or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to Part 2 of this article is no defense to a violation of this subsection (1).