Will guns be allowed at Razorback games under the new law?

[JIHawg]

Please don't turn it into a political thread.  I'm just curious, as guns and alcohol can be a bad mix.

[gchamblee]

Please don't turn it into a political thread.  I'm just curious, as guns and alcohol can be a bad mix.

As an Arkansan that is licensed to carry a concealed handgun, the answer is no. Under current law, guns are not allowed to be taken into sporting events, licensed or not.

[Virgil]

Lord I hope not.  I'll stop attending and I'm an avid gun owner.  Too many crazies out there running around.  lol

[factchecker]

This thread is going to turn political real fast but here is the best I can give you.

From what I understand the stadium has it's own set of rules. For example, I can walk around with an open bottle of water and a snack throughout campus.  Try and bring your own food or drink into the stadium..... not going to happen.

I think the goal of House Bill 1249 is to allow students and faculty the right to concealed carry.  I'm not sure if the bill is to be extended for drunk tailgaters.

Quick question for those who might know:  Is there a penalty for firing a gun under the influence?

[factchecker]

http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=HB1249

[onebadrubi]

Some things to consider under the current laws.

You can not carry in an alcohol enviroment or under the influence.  Say you have your conceal on you and have a few drinks, you are now not allowed to carry.  You also can not carry into certain locations, sporting venues are one of those along with churches, government buildings etc.  So I would assume the same would hold true even if the new bill allows.  Where alcohol is flowing, the guns would not be smart to have.  Of course you have those "tuff" guys that will want a gun, but in reality there is no good to come from it while attending a football game in my mind. 

Disclosure: I am an CWL holder and carry. 

[tophawg19]

no law against being drunk and shooting except in city limits , where shooting is prohibited anyway.

[NotSoFastMyFriend]

List of places where guns belong:

- the woods

[JIHawg]

I'm not soliciting opinions on gun control.  There is a new law in the works allowing guns on college campuses.  Does this apply to sporting events like Razorback football games?

[gchamblee]

I'm not soliciting opinions on gun control.  There is a new law in the works allowing guns on college campuses.  Does this apply to sporting events like Razorback football games?

No. The state prohibits the carry of firearms to sporting events, regardless of what the campus decides. If the university were to decide that guns will be allowed on campus, gun owners will still have to abide by the law that prohibits the carry into sporting events.

[jkstock04]

I'm not soliciting opinions on gun control.  There is a new law in the works allowing guns on college campuses.  Does this apply to sporting events like Razorback football games?

I'm gonna guess no. However I'm gonna assume people carry in games regardless.

[rhames]

I'm gonna guess no. However I'm gonna assume people carry in games regardless.

Metal detectors?

[jkstock04]

Metal detectors?

That's news to me.

[younghog]

I doubt it..

Key things to the Bill.

"Any concealed-weapon permit holder in Arkansas who is at least 25 would be allowed to carry a weapon on public college campuses after completing an active-shooter training"

GO HOGS

[IronMountainHog]

You cannot carry firearms anywhere alcohol is served.

[rhames]

That's news to me.

I know obviously security is there when you scan your ticket. Mind is foggy if they do a quick scan or not.


At Cowboys Stadium they make you do the whole shebang

[gchamblee]

You cannot carry firearms anywhere alcohol is served.

except restaurants

[hawgfan4life]

I doubt it..

Key things to the Bill.

"Any concealed-weapon permit holder in Arkansas who is at least 25 would be allowed to carry a weapon on public college campuses after completing an active-shooter training"

GO HOGS

So, 25 is the magic age a person is responsible enough to carry? 

[Pigdiana Jones]

List of places where guns belong:

- the woods

List of places where guns belong:

On my person whenever I am not sleeping or going into a bar, liquor store, or into a government building, period.

[gchamblee]

List of places where guns belong:

On my person whenever I am not sleeping or going into a bar, liquor store, or into a government building, period.

my instructor, who is on the local swat team, made it quite clear that it is our own responsibility to protect ourselves. cops secure a crime scene and do the paperwork, but hardly ever get there in time to prevent the crime from happening. 1 cop for every 10,000 people is not protection.

25 is an arbitrary number, and in my opinion the older the better. however, age is not a good threshold for determining who is responsible. i know people in their 50's that i wouldn't trust to carry a gun. one needs to have their head wrapped around their own mortality, the safety of everyone that is affected by the actions you take and the consequences of both taking action or not taking action. it is a lot of responsibility and the first question i asked before i signed my paperwork was "does this obligate me to intervene in a dangerous situation?". if the answer had been yes, i wouldn't have sent my paperwork in. if i am not absolutely certain that my actions are the right actions, i will take action unarmed instead of armed.

[Mr. Porkleone]

Can you imagine some Razorback redneck in overalls jumping up after atouchdown and firing off his 6 shooter

[The real Hogules]

Guns yes, but no outside beverage or food stuffs.

[Sivad]

Would this have prohibited Danny and Houston finger-gunning each other on the sideline?

[buldozer]

List of places where guns belong:

On my person whenever I am not sleeping or going into a bar, liquor store, or into a government building, period.

Guns are not prohibited in liquor stores.....

[lechon]

Would this have prohibited Danny and Houston finger-gunning each other on the sideline?

[oldman1015]

Can you imagine some Razorback redneck in overalls jumping up after atouchdown and firing off his 6 shooter

Or some drunk college professor shooting at the coach.

[rhames]

Or some drunk college professor shooting at the coach.

Post of the year.  Bravo

[Tejano Jawg]

I still can't get through the gate with a plastic bag—barely bigger than a zip-lock bag—for extra cold-weather items I take for my kids.

[DEVIL DOG HOG]

You guys would shoot the referees.

[outlawhogeywells]

You guys would shoot the referees.

From the quality of SEC officials (in any sport) if I was an official I would be worried.

[gchamblee]

You guys would shoot the referees.

i lol'd

[buldozer]

Guns yes, but no outside beverage or food stuffs.

Exactly, gotta protect the bottom line no matter what

[razorbacker3]

List of places where guns belong:

- the woods

home also




Is alcohol sold legally in Razorback Stadium now? Is it now legal to be drunk in public?
your kidding yourself if you don't think there aren't any guns at games now. There would definitely be more if the laws were changed, but some illegal activities are overlooked unless things get out of hand.

[zebradynasty]

Wait somebody wants to mix guns, with people who's family trees look like telephone poles, alcohol and SEC officiating...what could possibly go wrong! 

[ChitownHawg]

Please don't turn it into a political thread.  I'm just curious, as guns and alcohol can be a bad mix.

Let me correct you: Guns, alcohol, and bad refs are a bad mix. 

[EastexHawg]

Can you imagine some Razorback redneck in overalls jumping up after atouchdown and firing off his 6 shooter

I hate the stupid fireworks bad enough.

[Tejano Jawg]

You guys would shoot the referees.

Maybe then, they'd start paying better attention to the game.

[onebadrubi]

List of places where guns belong:

On my person whenever I am not sleeping or going into a bar, liquor store, or into a government building, period.

Add church to this along with schools in my opinion.

[onebadrubi]

no law against being drunk and shooting except in city limits , where shooting is prohibited anyway.

Trying getting pulled over drunk and havign a loaded gun on you.  Let me know how that works out for you

[DoctorSusscrofa]

As long as I can still bring my flame-thrower, I don't care.

[DoctorSusscrofa]

Guns yes, but no outside beverage or food stuffs.

How do you know they won't start selling their own guns and prohibit us bringing in our own?

[NotSoFastMyFriend]

home also




Is alcohol sold legally in Razorback Stadium now? Is it now legal to be drunk in public?
your kidding yourself if you don't think there aren't any guns at games now. There would definitely be more if the laws were changed, but some illegal activities are overlooked unless things get out of hand.

Of course! 

[Pork Twain]

You guys would shoot the referees.

Some of these yahoos would shoot our own coaches and players

[go hogues]

List of places where guns belong:

On my person whenever I am not sleeping or going into a bar, liquor store, or into a government building, period.

It must suck going through life being so scared of what could be around the next corner.

[gchamblee]

It must suck going through life being so scared of what could be around the next corner.

being prepared and being scared are not the same thing. you remind me of a girl i once dated that honestly believed if someone intended to do harm to her, it was her duty to sit passively and wait for law enforcement to come save her.

[Boarcephus]

Add church to this along with schools in my opinion.

Went to see the grandkids in Kilgore, TX a few months ago. We went to church with them and they had a armed "person" walking around the congregation the entire time with his pistol strapped firmly on his hip for everyone to see.  Never seen that in a church before. 

[ImHogginIt]

One more reason I'm glad I gave up my season tickets a few years ago and enjoy games from the comfort and safety of my recliner  :razorback:

[PORKULATOR]

No need for guns at sporting events.

[gchamblee]

No need for guns at sporting events.

i agree

[lumphog]

List of places where guns belong:

- the woods

OH MY!!!!!