Holmes Beach police arrested Palmetto resident David Lyons, 43, March 23 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer saw a motorist around 8:33 p.m. driving south on Gulf Drive with a flat front tire and conducted a traffic stop.
Lyons told the officer he was drunk and that he had a firearm in his vehicle, which police secured along with 10 rounds of ammunition.
Police asked Lyons to perform field sobriety exercises, but he refused twice. He also refused to provide breath samples.
Lyons was arrested and taken to the Manatee County jail, where he was released March 24 after posting $500 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor includes up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.