Intoxication Void Defense Rights??

[Fal 4 Me]

Michigan law says:

It is unlawful to possess or use any firearm while under the influence of liquor or any exhilarating or stupefying drug.

Wisconsin law says:

It is unlawful to operate or go armed with a firearm while under the influence of an intoxicant. It is unlawful to go armed with a handgun on any premises for which alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed.

Colorado law says:

It is unlawful to possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.

Just a few exaples, I'm sure most states have similar laws. I got these from nraila.com. No mention of exceptions for home defense. It appears that yes, you do lose your right to self-defense with a gun if you are under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol doesn't void all self defense rights, for the simple fact that guns are not the only way to defend yourself. Depending on your state laws, even if you were completely justified in killing in self-defense, you still are guilty of "possessing" or "operating" or going armed, and are therefore breaking the law. Regardless of how we feel about it, there it is.

 

[Rimrock]

Thanks Fal 4 Me for the info!
I guess my biggest concern after shooting a guy wouldn't necessarily be my blood alcohol level but hard to say I suppose.

I refuse to be subjected to the antics of the intoxicated for those and a long list of other reasons. :barf:

Rimrock

 

[Rivers]

The question, my fellow FLers is, "Can we really trust the advice on judgment of a fellow FLer who misspells "judgment"??

 

[UH1-D Rotorhead]

It must be their spell czech...

....on the blink....oh...and BTW Rivers, that would be judgement. I see your spill chick is not functioning either.

 

[mxwelch]

It isn't against the law to be drunk in your home. If someone broke in you being drunk doesn't void your right of self defense. That being said, don't get drunk and you'll never face that scenario.

 

[Derius_T]

Joab wrote:

I agree with Derius (imagine that)

Holy crap.... Now I just gotta wait for the sky to fall, for the world is surely ending.

And Rotorhead, like I said, it is illegal to go into an establishment, or to carry your weapon while intoxicated. thats fine and I agree with it. I NEVER carry or touch a firearm while drinking.

HOWEVER, I do drink from time to time. I am to the point where a six pack would probably get me quite woozy. I may even decide to go to bed after that. Could I drive a car after that 6 pack? No, not safely. Could I actively tell the difference between a threat to my life and safety or a drunken friend? YOU BET.

Do I have the right or the ability to stop that active threat to my life or safety? YOU BET.

Or should I just lie there and wait for 911 or superman to fly in and save me beause I have had a few drinks? (and may "LEGALLY/TECHNICALLY" be drunk)

I gave up my RIGHT to DEFEND MY LIFE, because I chose to drink? I don't think so bub. That....once again.....is assinine.....