Would you still carry?

me ^ | 12/24/01 | me

[Xenalyte]

So let's suppose that you own a gun. In a handbook or similar, your employer says you can't bring the firearm to work.

Question: do you bring the gun to work anyway? (I mean into the workplace in your purse or pocket or waistband, not "to work" as in "in my car in the parking garage five blocks away.")

[Xenalyte]

I should append the statement that although a born-and-bred Texas broad, I own no firearms. (Yet. Heh heh.) I do, however, own some wicked bladed weapons, and you just gotta love that.

[The Grammarian]

I do, however, own some wicked bladed weapons.

*Drool* Mmmmmmmm....Blades.

[sangoo]

As a Kalifornian I can't even relate to this scenario.

[thatsnotnice]

In a handbook or similar, your employer says you can't bring the firearm to work.

In my experience you've got to follow written procedure or be prepared to face the consequences. The written company procedures/policies are there because a lawyer suggested them, IMO, most of the time.

If you feel threatened due to time of day, or bad neighborhood or something, maybe you need to bring that to the attention of the company. A little CYA can never hurt... just in case you're caught you can let them know that you brought your concerns to their attention on (some date).

I'd look for a job somewhere else, if possible. Though I guess if it were possible, you would have.

[Gadsen]

You are asking the wrong question. The proper question is would you continue to work where you were not allowed to carry. There is a fundamental difference in the questions.

[Quietly]

You relate to anyone you contract with honestly. That really means honestly. If you can't, don't contract with them. If the company's understanding is no arms on company property, don't play games. Honor the employer's wishes. If the employer's policy is stupid and you can't work under the circumstances, trust God and get another job, or trust God and honor your employer.

[umgud]

My company has no such policy, but I'd guess they'd probably tell me no if I asked to carry. So I don't ask.

[CHICAGOFARMER]

Don't ask don't tell.

It is none of their dam business.

[larry h]

I'm a Texan, a hunter, and owner of 3 rifles (a 30.06 with a high-powered scope for distance shots), a 30-30 (open sights, for hunting in heavy brush), an 1893 lever action Marlen 32-40 (fully restored) for broken terrain, and a 12 guage shotgun. However, I do not now nor have I ever owned a pistol. I I did, and my employer prohibited it in the workplace, I'd probably carry it, anyway, and keep my mouth shut. If some clown ever flipped out,and I needed it to protect myself or a co-worker, who cares about getting fired?

[ALASKA]

I do every working day.

[Mulder]

I guess if one dies at work because some psycho felon comes in and kills a bunch of people, they'll put the following on the tombstone:

"Here lies John Doe. He was a company man who followed corporate policy".

[Mulder]

Nice outfits, by the way ;-)

[ozzymandus]

Depends which you value more: Your job or your life. I don't think I'd want a job where I felt the need to be armed. If you're talking some job like night-shift convenience store clerk, if they wouldn't let me wear a 1911 .45 Auto, I'd get another job.

[Squantos]

The middle word in life is "if"......

If you don't carry your open to slaughter by someone who can't or won't follow written laws....

If you do carry you live a long life albeit looking for a different job if your caught.

The key point is that with some of the compact small autos like a Seecamp , a Guardian or the TiLite snubnose revolvers series etc etc no one should ever know your packing. Now if ya have to go through a screening magnatometer etc etc then the point is clear, work somewhere else or don't carry.

Regards from The Panhandle & Merry Christmas !

[SWake]

The problem is really rooted in whether they post the legal "don't carry guns" sign at the entrance to the site. If they don't, and you get caught, you just lose your job. If they do, and you get caught, you lose your job, probably get charged with criminal trespass, probably spend the night in jail, probably spend a boatload of money on a lawyer, and probably lose your concealed-carry permit.

As previously posted, it's better to avoid hopolophobic employers, "don't ask, don't tell," and keep your powder dry.

Oh, and dittos on the outfit, too.

[larry h]

Just now saw your pics....Oh....my....Goddess.....you, ma'am, could pistol whip me anyday!!!!!! *S*

[c-b 1]

Being self employed has advantages.

[anymouse]

Feel free to come FReep with the new Houston FReeper chapter (you FReeping in costume would disrupt L.P.Brown's faux inauguration BIG TIME! :)

Check the Texas Locale page for more details about our Chapter.

We have a few lady Freepers that will be able to talk weapondry with you too. ;)

[rockfish59]

i'm always asked:
'are you excited to see me'?

and i answer:
'no, that's my gun in my pocket'!