Carry At Work

[Titanium_Frost]

Wow... Willing to lose employees over a piece of metal. And most people think we are evolving...

 

[mima07]

I'm lucky my boss is supportive of 2nd Amendment and all gun owner rights, plus he carries at work. It was my boss who encouraged me to get the lifetime LTCP. I work in retail, which most companies would frown on employees carrying firearms, maybe from fear of liability.
I don't open carry at work though; boss doesn't allow that, but CC is ok.
Usually I carry my .38 revolver- its lighter. Sometimes I work alone with customers and close by myself. So it is nice having my gun on me. If my workplace had a no carry policy I would look for employment elsewhere--at least where I wasn't all by myself at closing time.

 

[gvbcraig]

I allow my employes who have a license to carry to do so.
The ones that I am aware of make up about 10% of the total staff.

A couple of years ago, one of my business partners went to a workshop that encouraged businesses to not allow anyone to carry on their premisis and he was attaitment to write that into the employee manual. Myself and another partner stated in writing that we would resign from the company if such a policy was ever implemented. It has not been brought up again. Sometimes you just have to stand up and state your position when people get stupid in being politically correct.

 

[pokersamurai]

Even though it's against company policy, I still carry every day at work. It's perfectly legal, and I'm not going to risk being defenseless when I need to protect myself or others just because of some stupid corporate rule.

I pocket carry either a j-frame or LCP depending on my pocket size. Even if a boss suspects it's a gun, it's not like they have the right to search me. So I see no downside to CCW at work.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

alhambra lion, just remember this is a public Internet forum. Do not make the mistake of ever believing anything you post up here will maintain your anonymity...if you get my drift.

 

[JettaKnight]

I'm not willing to openly admit violating any company policy on an open forum.

 

[JetGirl]

I'm not willing to openly admit violating any company policy on an open forum.

Yeah, technically I didn't violate policy. Policy violated me!


Well, that didn't sound quite right, but you know what I mean!

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

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

What he said.

 

[92ThoStro]

I don't follow company policy because it says we can't have firearms or any weapon other than a safety knife ( retractable box cutter ) on the property, it was never updated for the guns at work law either for vehicles. I always carry a folder and needed to open a box and was told to put it away once ( boss said it wasn't a safety knife ). Other managers have actually ASKED me to borrow it before, so I still bring it to work regardless of what the other one said. I usually carry a stun gun in my pocket at work. I always wear a tucked in shirt and pants/belt. So I can't CC unless it is pocket carry, and mine isn't small enough to do that because the handle sticks out.


I probably could get away with ankle carry, but I don't know where to find an ankle holster for my particular revolver, do they sell universal revolver holsters?

A P3AT in the pocket would probably be anyone's best choice wishing to carry at work.

For now I just leave my gun in my locked vehicle so I can arm the criminals.

 

[debruyn4]

I would google ankle holster and make of your revolver. You may be surprised in the results. good lick.

 

[debruyn4]

I meant luck! lol

 

[jkfletcher]

My employer is exempt so no carry for me. If I could, I would

 

[AndersonIN]

Carry 24/7..........after boss found out for some reason I got moved up to the top of the list to respond to our alarm system going off!!! Oh well!

 

[HoughMade]

Where I work, the place is owned by 10 partners, of which I am one.

....all I'll say is- "It's good to be a boss"...and if someone wanted to make mischief, they could pick a much better target.

 

[Mark 1911]

My company has no firearms policy, but we're in downtown Chicago so they likely figure they don't need one. The creepiest part for me is the commute.

 

[dailylc]

Me being the boss, I carry all the time. One of my customers had a forced entry while her mother was home alone, late last year. I carry, somewhat cc and she saw the barrel of my gun protrude from under my jacket one day. She said, I wish you were here when the dirt bag forced his way into our house. I have been on her property every week now, for the past month and a half doing some kind of work and she has referred me to 3 other customers.

 

[xfrostybeersx]

My handbook states "No Weapons" so I don't carry. Just found out Today for a Coworker that several people have CC when they were picking up in Gary. Do you blame them? I was going to apply for a Management Position and talked to my Ops Manager and he said I would be in charge of The Gary Guys. I told him that was fine but I would be carrying and said to stop wasting his time.

 

[ModernGunner]

Over the years, MOST companies I've worked for are pro-2A, because I typically won't work for anti-2A companies. Wherever I've worked, there's always been a weapon not far away.

When in my capacity as business owner, up to you if you carry. However, I have required that IF you're going to carry, you be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to handle a weapon, and can hit what you shoot at. How? By either providing me proof of training (certificate, card, letter from an NRA Instructor for a class you attended, etc.)

You also have the option of ACTUALLY demonstrating your proficiency. Yeah, I'll go to the range with ya. What the hell, gives me a chance to get some range time in, as well, LOL! Depending on the person, I'll even pay the range fee for ya. Sorry, ya gotta burn your own ammo, LOL. If your abilities aren't up to snuff, we can most likely resolve that (since I'm an Instructor).

Have even had a discussion with one employee that was strictly anti-gun. "I don't like guns here, it makes me uncomfortable". Well, your choice, but the employees here have the option to carry. ALL have demonstrated their responsibility, and proficiency. Keep in mind that it MIGHT be you they're protecting on the way to your car at night. But, if that makes you uncomfortable, I understand. Your choice and your right. Hate to lose you, but that's not changing the policy here.

In honesty, that was ONE employee, and only ONE time. Even most "I hate guns" types have liked the idea of being escorted to their vehicles by someone they knew (or suspected) was armed. Gee, I wonder why? We've had a few 'converts' because of it. They still didn't like guns and didn't want to carry one, but at least became supporters. That's fine. No one should be 'forced' to carry a gun. Again, their choice.

In my strong opinion, whatever it is, EVERY company should have a written policy regarding firearms / weapons at work. I disagree with prohibition, but if that's what it is, it should be CLEARLY stated. That's just good business practice.

Of course, the smoking policy is just as liberal, despite Indiana's ridiculous and ludicrous smoking ban.

 

[MrHawkins]

I work at a commi computer refurbishing warehouse....definately no carry. They told me to leave it on my motorcycle(only mode of transportation at moment)...soo I need to find a new joob..

 

[JTScribe]

I work for a pretty progressive-minded Fortune 100 company, so there's a zero-tolerance firearms policy.

On the other hand my boss is a retired career NCO (Vietnam thru First Desert Storm) and he says he will never inspect for compliance. LOL.