Texas may start allowing alcohol sales at some gun shows

[Karee 4,190]

Texas could start allowing alcohol sales at gun shows provided they don't allow live ammunition or let buyers take possession of their weapons at the events.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission announced the proposal Friday. It will hold a 30-day public comment period before any change is made.

The proposal also would require that firearms being shown for sale be disabled and not readily convertible for use.

Under current rules, if a gun show is held at a venue licensed to sell alcohol, drinks sales and consumption are suspended during the time it takes to set up, conduct and dismantle the gun show.

"We got a request from a gun club in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to amend the rules," said agency spokeswoman Carolyn Beck.

The Texas affiliate of the National Rifle Association said it had nothing to do with the request. The Texas State Rifle Association is still reviewing the proposal, said Alice Tripp, the group's legislative director. She called it "confusing" and questioned whether gun advocates would want to attend gun shows with such restrictions.

"Does that make any sense? Who would buy a gun at a gun show where you couldn't take possession of it?" she asked.

"Nobody is interested in selling alcohol at a gun show," Tripp added.

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/08/09/texas-may-start-allowing-alcohol-sales-at-some-gun-shows/

[Dakine10 5,452]

Good idea. What could possibly go wrong?

[lostinblue 1,989]

If they don't let buyers take possession of their weapons at the events.Then is it any different than say a car show?

[UncleBeer 244]

Another opportunity for anti-gun zealots to go "tsk, tsk" without any real reason. As you say, if they can't have the gun then, then what's the problem?

[Dakine10 5,452]

If they don't let buyers take possession of their weapons at the events.Then is it any different than say a car show?

I suppose as long as you've had enough to drink, then no, there's not much difference really.

Another opportunity for anti-gun zealots to go "tsk, tsk" without any real reason. As you say, if they can't have the gun then, then what's the problem?

I don't think you have to be anti gun to see the potential for problems here.

[Pooky 3,807]

I don't think you have to be anti gun to see the potential for problems here.

But you do have to miss the "live ammunition not allowed " portion of the article. Any resultant weapon-related incidents will therefore have been pre-planned and likely criminal acts, regardless of the presence of alcohol.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Why was there a ban on alcohol during these shows to begin with, if there was never a potential problem? (rhetorical question)

[Pooky 3,807]

Why was there a ban on alcohol during these shows to begin with, if there was never a potential problem? (rhetorical question)

Because alcohol kills people, whereas guns don't?

[JohnR! 5,495]

Because alcohol kills people, whereas guns don't?

Duh! How did I not see that!?

[Pooky 3,807]

Duh! How did I not see that!?

There Are None So Blind

As Those Who Will Not See

[Dakine10 5,452]

But you do have to miss the "live ammunition not allowed " portion of the article. Any resultant weapon-related incidents will therefore have been pre-planned and likely criminal acts, regardless of the presence of alcohol.

Live ammunition not allowed. I'm sure that will stop people. Just post a sign.

[SMOKE 1,426]

WOOO! Giddy up! cold beer & hot deals. who's driving?

[UncleBeer 244]

I don't think you have to be anti gun to see the potential for problems here.

No guns, no live ammo. By all means: tell us what the "potential for problems" is here.

[Póg mo 1,749]

So long as they don't allow children to attend, I'm all for it.:-D

[lostinblue 1,989]

So long as they don't allow children to attend, I'm all for it.:-D

I find a gun show is a very nice family event. I see you are afraid about a youngster taking an interest in firearms?