Handgun carry questions about venues in Nashville

Originally Posted by HexHead

But their alcohol sales would be incidental compared to ticket sales.

Doesn't really matter, the law says it is illegal to carry within the confines of a building (doesn't say what type of business has to be conducted in the building or anything about the amount of sales) that sells alcohol for onsite consumption. Unless they are a restaurant as defined in 39-17-1305

So ALL music venues with a bar are forbidden unless they serve meals 5 days a week?

Originally Posted by HexHead

But their alcohol sales would be incidental compared to ticket sales.

Their primary business isn't selling food, and they likely don't sell food 5 days a week...

The Ryman likely is not operating on a Restaurant Liquor License, but one of the special 'other' types...

The restaurant carry law likely does not cover it. Although I haven't been there so I can't tell you either way for sure.

Originally Posted by collinp2

So ALL music venues with a bar are forbidden unless they serve meals 5 days a week?

The short answer, yes.

The long answer, it depends on the type of license they are operating under... but if they don't serve food 5 days a week, it's a no carry zone.

I think the message here is 'guns and music don't mix'.

Originally Posted by collinp2

So ALL music venues with a bar are forbidden unless they serve meals 5 days a week?

Not only music venues....but within the confines of the building of any venue that serves alcohol, if they are not a restaurant per 39-17-1305(c)(3)(B)...

As used in this subdivision (c)(3), “restaurant” means any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where meals are served and where meals are actually and regularly served, such place being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment, having employed in the restaurant a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests. At least one (1) meal per day shall be served at least five (5) days a week, with the exception of holidays, vacations and periods of redecorating, and the serving of such meals shall be the principal business conducted.

So while it would be a bit of a gamble....this is why I hope if we lose the lawsuit the legislature comes back and simply makes a general exception for HCP holders regardless of the type of business or simply repeal 39-17-1305 all together. Which I know is a long shot on both accounts....

Another reason I dislike the way the law was written. If I can carry in a restaurant that serves, then why can I not carry in a movie theater or bowling alley that serves? Its really stupid...