Constitutional Law

AZ allows limited CCW in alcohol serving establishments

Story here. Governor Brewer signed legislation modifying the previous absolute ban on carrying in any establishment that served liquor (in any amount). Under the new law, a person could carry in such a place if (1) they personally consume no liquor; (2) they have a CCW permit; and (3) the establishment doesn't post signs forbidding carrying.

In the meantime, the governor of Tenn. just vetoed a similar bill. Strangely, the [UK] Guardian reports that he signed the bill. Say Uncle reports that the governor did sign a bill letting off duty LEOs carry in such establishments, "Also, note the press coverage. When it?s for police they refer to establishments that serve alcohol. When it?s for handgun carry permit holders, they?re all bars."

Full post as published by Of Arms and the Law on July 14, 2009 (boomark / email).