Carry At Work

[alhambra lion]

How many of you do it? If you do, is it against company policy? How do you CC while at work?

There is nothing in my company's handbook about firearms or weapons in general. Just a clause boiling down to don't hurt your coworkers. It's business casual attire and I typically have to wear a tucked in shirt.

Never had an issue until last week. Coworker spotted me printing when I was bending over. Had my G26 in an MTAC. He's not a shooter but he is a friend and it led to a really good conversation actually. But it has me thinking about my carry strategy at work.

I've downsized to a P938 in a Shielded Mini Phalanx but I'm even paranoid about the clips showing now. What do y'all recommend for deep concealment strategies?

 

[Titanium_Frost]

Crack Carry... Even if they see it they won't be willing to admit it.

 

[JetGirl]

I'm encouraged to carry.
I lurve my job.

 

[CathyInBlue]

I lurve my job.

Trunk monkey?

 

[Bunnykid68]

Trunk monkey?

Yes, yes she is No tire iron tho, she got one of dem fancy 911's

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I strictly follow my company's policies regarding firearms on the premises.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

I strictly follow my company's policies regarding firearms on the premises.

Me too . I carry everywhere, openly.

 

[apilcher]

I strictly follow my company's policies regarding firearms on the premises.

Yep.

My interpretation may be a little loose at times, but I follow the rules.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I am lucky enough to have a job that requires me to carry a firearm at work. It is not MINE, but I feed it and clean it like it is

 

[Ahuey]

My handbook says we are not allowed to carry. There are times that I will carry due to areas that I am required to walk around from time to time.

I don't think I would get fired for carrying. I think the main reason for the policy is to minimize risk if something bad ever happened.

 

[junior438]

to cover yourself, just follow the rules. not worth the risk of loosing a job, especially this day and age.

 

[9mmfan]

Strictly a 'no guns' policy at work. Best I can manages is Benchmade folder that is with me anytime I'm out of the house.

 

[Jack Burton]

I've carried a keltec p-32 for years in a holster in my front pocket in business casual and no one has ever spotted it as a firearm that I am aware of .

 

[LANShark42]

One of the benefits of working from home. I always have a gun within reach.

 

[No2rdame]

Unfortunately, in my case it is illegal for me to carry at work.

Fortunately, there are a few fat armed security guards that can waddle around if needed.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

to cover yourself, just follow the rules. not worth the risk of loosing a job, especially this day and age.

To cover myself, I am always armed regardless of the rules. You can't raise from the dead to protect and provide for your family but you can always find a different job.

(Same reasoning, different logic behind it)

 

[JetGirl]

Trunk monkey?

How did you know??

Yes, yes she is No tire iron tho, she got one of dem fancy 911's

FANcy.

 

[debruyn4]

You could always go to a ankle holster if you are really wondering if someone will complain. And of course keep it to yourself that you are carrying.

 

[junior438]

makes sense what your sayin, never thought of it that way. good point.

 

[JetGirl]

There is nothing in my company's handbook about firearms or weapons in general.

At a previous job I held, there wasn't anything written in the policy either.

However, in order to take an NRA class once, it had to have a certain number of people...so I asked a coworker if she'd go, too (knowing they had guns in their house and blah blah blah)...
At the end of class, I asked the instructor a couple questions and we had a discussion about off-limit places for carry and he mentioned work places (I was honest about carrying to mine).

Fast Forward:

Coworker tells manager that I carry at work.
Corporate coincidentally (the same month) changed the handbook to include ONE brief paragraph, prohibiting it. Plus, the terms of employment changed to include needing a signature stating you A) Read the handbook, and B) Will abide by the handbook, or C) Cease to be employed.

I didn't sign it.

But that's OK. If I had...I might never have fallen into the opportunity to work with the awesome people I do.
I have the best boss ever.