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I’m not sure when our state lawmakers began competing to pass the most wacky weapons laws, but it’s getting pretty hard to keep up with them.
To recap, in recent days we’ve seen both Utah and Arizona vote to create official state firearms. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Maine voted to legalize switchblade knives, but only for one-armed residents.
That brings us to Ohio, where the house of representatives has just approved laws that would give people more rights to carry concealed weapons, including one that allows folks to carry guns into bars.
Jeez, I hardly know where to begin. My feeling is, if you’re going into a bar where you think you might need a gun, maybe you should upgrade to a nicer bar. Or else just drink at work, like everybody else.
But here’s what really interests me. The Ohio bill prohibits the person carrying the gun from drinking alcohol at the same time.
So wait a minute. Here’s a law aimed at helping people who want to go to a bar that is so sleazy they need to take a gun, but they’re not supposed to drink when they get there?
I have to ask. Has Ohio gone one step beyond the designated driver, and created the designated shooter?
“Herb, the rest of us are gonna get hammered tonight. You just have a Mountain Dew and sit there with your .44 magnum to protect us, okay?
“Oh and Herb, if my boss comes here looking for me, you know what to do…”
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Top: Patrons hug at a bar in Mingo Junction, Ohio April 7, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Thayer
Right: A model presents a swimwear during a fashion show in Budapest April 19, 2007. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh
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This will give a new meaning to ordering ‘shooters’ in a bar.
Do you think that’s the state firearm of Hungary in that model’s garter belt? Or is she just happy to see someone?
I say, the gun looks quite trendy actually…
That gal would make quite a splash…
Is there a gun in either of those pictures?
I knew about the Ohio law; it’s just another reason not to go into a bar, especially in Ohio.
In fact, I’m so glad I don’t even go into bars these days.
I thought the last photo was a picture of one of the servers who works for that new bar and grill chain that just set up in Ohio – Shooters.
The message of the last picture is quite clear: don’t go in a swimming pool without your gun, either.
Clearly the only reason you can’t drink whilst holding your weapon is because it’s REALLY hard to juggle a gun, beer, cigarette, and the guy’s (or gal’s) bum next to you. We only have TWO HANDS people!
This law is only new in Ohio. Many other states have the option to carry in places that allow alcohol consumption. Such as Chipotle or other restaurants that server alcohol. Not just bars.
I don’t see it, I don’t see it, oh wait, I see it
Um, why is Lamar hanging out taking pictures of patrons in bars? In Ohio? Doe anything good ever happen in Ohio? Wait, WKRP?
Is it really any safer to have someone “Do the Dew” with a .44 on their hip? If the commercials for Mountain Dew are any indication one might be inclined to do some busting of the cap…. to the X-TREEEEEMME!
You can’t say you didn’t know it was coming: they aren’t there to drink; they are there to shoot pool.
Second photo, gal could also be shooting pool.
Pass the doughnuts, and get the lead out.
Oo, good comment on Arizona!
I’m for guns in bars, but only if visible, and only if wearing a bikini. I would apply that equally to men and women.
Flamen, men in bikinis??
Umm.. I dont think thats a very good idea…
Ohio has a new state sport – sabrage using a .44
Argh, ash on the baize! Can someone please usher that man away from the pool table?
Thanks Spin, a haiku was just what this item needed.