Drunk cowboys still won't be able to carry in South Carolina bars, but their begrudgingly sober sidekicks can. All that is needed now is Gov. Nikki Haley's signature to legislation that allows CWP holders to carry their weapons into bars and restaurants. Haley has said she will sign any legislation so long as it does not infringe on gun rights.

There wasn't much opposition to the bill (it passed the Senate 90-18). State Rep. Walt McLeod, D-Little Mountain, made it clear he was a reluctant “yes” vote, questioning the wisdom of the bill. “Booze, beer, and wine is powerful stuff. It’s like sex. It’s really powerful stuff that causes people to do things that they ordinarily don’t do.”

And in case you were wondering what happens when you try to drink and handle guns at the same time ...