Post Office carry

[2A_Tom]

There is a law suit that may one day legalize carry at the post office.

Colorado couple fight U.S. Postal Service ban on guns - latimes.com

I was not aware that the PO prohibition extended to the parking lot.

I remember back in the 70's or 80's there was a rash of postal workers shooting up post offices and their co workers.

I suppose that is reason enough to disarm the public.

 

[MtnBiker6510]

I carry at my post often regularly, although I'm concealed when I do cuz I'm mailing envelopes to clients while working. I wanna hear what some of those on INGO familiar with the laws have to say about this.

 

[shibumiseeker]

Of course. In the last couple of years I have pretty much quite using the USPS except to receive mail. Figures this would happen when I no longer need them.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

There is a law suit that may one day legalize carry at the post office.

Colorado couple fight U.S. Postal Service ban on guns - latimes.com

I was not aware that the PO prohibition extended to the parking lot.

I remember back in the 70's or 80's there was a rash of postal workers shooting up post offices and their co workers.

I suppose that is reason enough to disarm the public.

Yup, but not to your car. As long as you disarm before exiting the vehicle you're good...unless you are riding a motorcycle or a horse?

 

[jgreiner]

There is a law suit that may one day legalize carry at the post office.

Colorado couple fight U.S. Postal Service ban on guns - latimes.com

I was not aware that the PO prohibition extended to the parking lot.

I remember back in the 70's or 80's there was a rash of postal workers shooting up post offices and their co workers.

I suppose that is reason enough to disarm the public.

"Going Postal" is a reason the public SHOULD go to the post office armed. Self defense from postal workers.

 

[jgreiner]

Yup, but not to your car. As long as you disarm before exiting the vehicle you're good...unless you are riding a motorcycle or a horse?

And OC on bikes is becoming more and more common.

 

[Hornett]

I remember back in the 70's or 80's there was a rash of postal workers shooting up post offices and their co workers.

I am pretty sure that shooting coworkers is illegal wherever it occurs. Gun free zone or not.

 

[jgreiner]

I am pretty sure that shooting coworkers is illegal wherever it occurs. Gun free zone or not.

But by banning them, they have made sure it will never happen again.

 

[indiucky]

I sell a few guns on gunbroker through the shop and I have to take the guns to the post office to mail. I always remove my sidearm when I go inside and I asked the person behind the counter about the fact that I am bringing two pistols into to ship, yet I have to disarm when I come in. He said he agreed about the silliness but those are the rules.

 

[2A_Tom]

And OC on bikes is becoming more and more common.

I just hope you have a very good high impact retention holster.

 

[2A_Tom]

I am pretty sure that shooting coworkers is illegal wherever it occurs. Gun free zone or not.

NO WAY! REALLY?

 

[jgreiner]

I just hope you have a very good high impact retention holster.

You hit the pavement going 70 MPH...the LAST thing you will be worrying about is your holster. I have gone down on a bike twice on pavement. It's no treat. And I have been hit by a car once.

 

[2A_Tom]

That's why I thought you might think about it before you hit the pavement.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I've actually seen a few long guns toted on bikes recently. Won't it be nice when seeing ARs and AKs OC'd is commonplace!

 

[jgreiner]

That's why I thought you might think about it before you hit the pavement.

If I hit the pavement at 70 MPH....on my left side...my holster is gone in the first 15 feet if I have no jacket. Jeans last less than 3 feet.

But since I ride with a VERY heavy leather jacket...chances are it will protect my MP.

Cheap leather is not much better than jeans material for protecting your hide and other things from pavement.

 

[CarmelHP]

If I hit the pavement at 70 MPH....on my left side...my holster is gone in the first 15 feet if I have no jacket. Jeans last less than 3 feet.

But since I ride with a VERY heavy leather jacket...chances are it will protect my MP.

Cheap leather is not much better than jeans material for protecting your hide and other things from pavement.

Men's Diamond Gusset Jeans | Defender Motorcycle Jean W29-44

 

[sepe]

I am pretty sure that shooting coworkers is illegal wherever it occurs. Gun free zone or not.

Shouldn't be, every place has that guy that just doesn't get it.

 

[Phil502]

Men's Diamond Gusset Jeans | Defender Motorcycle Jean W29-44

They make good stuff and it's made in the USA. I have a few pairs that are lasting a long time. Never had the motorcycle ones though.

 

[dsells13]

Yeah, I would carry IWB in the post office, then decided it wasnt worth the risk, so I leave it in the car, and put it right back on when I'm done

 

[schhrdkncks]

I disarm before I go into the post office. It's just not worth the risk of losing my ccw right.