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Originally Posted by JMintzer
Partially true. You cannot carry (open or concealed) into a bar, but you CAN carry into a restaurant that serves alcohol...
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You still cannot consume alcohol if you have a firearm with you.
Florida Statute 790.151 prohibits the carrying of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances. While there isn’t a specific blood alcohol content (BAC) level explicitly defined in this statute regarding firearms, the law refers to being impaired to the point where your normal faculties are affected. This is significant because it means you don’t necessarily need to be legally drunk to be in violation. Even a small amount of alcohol that demonstrably impairs your judgment could lead to legal trouble. Law enforcement officers can use field sobriety tests and observations to determine if you are impaired.