Allowed to carry at work?

[CrudeGT]

I've always carried whether I'm at work or not. There never used to be a policy about it. however, just recently we got a new HR manager who has revised EVERTHING and she added this line : possession of dangerous or unauthorized materials, such as firearms or explosives, in the workplace.

this was added to the list of immediate termination reasons.

If they want to fire me over legally carrying my concealed carry, they can go screw themselves and I can find a better job.

 

[PUMC_TomG]

I work for one of (if not the) largest entertainment corporations in the world at their Central Florida themepark...

Keeping with many of their policies' leftist-slant... I am obviously not allowed to have weapons of any type at work, or anywere on the property.

If I get caught with a weapon it is a terminable offense.

I don't feel like further discussing my normal routines with respect to this, other than to say that I'm NEVER really unarmed... you've always got your brain, and improvisation is always a good idea.

Some real kickers from the policy manual:
"3. Any vehicle used by an employee to come to or leave Company property, wherever located, is subject to search."

By this wording - I could come TO the company property - park just off of it and they "could still" search my car.... I'd like to see 'em try.

Under reasons for termination:
"C. Physically fighting on Company property or during a Company-sponsored event regardless of who began the fight."

Ahhh, I see - I'm not allowed to defend myself.... hahaha, yeah right.


"G. Possession of dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons, or other similar items on company property."

Of course this doesn't apply to the Company's secretive armed security force... that almost nobody knows anything about.

Of course this company also has a policy of "thought-policing." You literally cannot submit ideas to the company... if you do - company policy is to
"A. Stop reading or listening, and
B. If the material is written(whether on paper or transmitted electronically), send it to the appropriate person listed below along with the "Unsolicited Idea Submission" form which may be obtained from the Human Resources Department...."

So basically - they still want the idea... but just want to make sure they control who knows about it.
In my opinion this is a great way to take ideas from people, and take credit for them without reimbursing the individual for the idea.... Hence - when one of my bosses asks what I think - my standard answer is "I don't know - I don't get paid enough to think," or something along those lines.

 

[BadWolf]

I was discussing this issue with somebody and they brought up a good point...

If the company actually makes policy of preventing you from having means to protect yourself, then they pick up the liability of your safety.

Meaning, if god forbid anything should happen, and because of their policy you could not defend yourself, and gee, they didn't provide security personnel who were right there to protect you from harm or whatever,

sue the crap out of them... serve them right for victim disarmament policies

 

[LiquidTension]

I carry at both jobs all the time. Nobody has ever "made" me except one guy that works with me at the restaurant - but he's the guy that bought an AK47 after firing mine, and carries a .32 mag in his pocket sometimes when we close up. It does get a little awkward when I'm serving tables and carrying a Pro Carry, but I deal

My other job...let's just say I go places that you don't want to go unarmed if you don't have to. After I started working at the company, my boss and his son both went and got their CWP. Needless to say, there isn't any problem there.

The biggest problem is that I go to work straight from class most days so I can't park on campus legally. Parking meters are expensive

 

[OF]

I'm sort of on the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Although I doubt my boss would really mind, I just don't feel any great urge to check that out for sure.

- Gabe

 

[Andrew P]

Well technically no, I work in a federal building(recruiting station) I cant carry in uniform or while in a govt vehicle. But lets just say after the day is done I am packing

 

[GunGeek]

Unforunitly I can't carry at work.... and I probably need to more then most of you....

I work at a Public High School.

 

[RRTX]

Nope, against company policy. It would end up getting in the way a lot and would be near impossible to keep concealed if I could though.

 

[quick68]

I usually have 8 to 10 employees depending on my blood pressure, and around 4 or 5 including my brother and myself carry all the time except when pulling permits for signs at the city hall.

 

[Stickjockey]

One word: airport.

Actually, the airline I work for is jokingly referred to by some employees as the best armed airline in the Northwest; our problems stem more from Federal regulations.

 

[SapperLeader]

We dont have a written policy per se at work, so I operate on the dont ask, I wont tell policy. Its harder to find a new life than a new job anyway.

 

[jamz]

We have a "no weapons" policy, but it's not really backed up by and real desire from management. It wasy that if you are in violation of this policy, you are subject to disciplinary action, which "can" go up to immediate termination.

However, it "can" also just be a "Hey, cut it out, don't do it again" kind of thing. This is what I suspect. No one says anything about the knife that I openly cary around. (I am an IT guy who works in a medical facility, by the way).

-James

 

[gvass]

As I have a gun shop it is _mandatory_ to carry a handgun for my collegues.

I am also editor of a gun magazine, therefore it is also normal to open carry in the office.

(I think it is an almost ideal workplace, isn't it?)

 

[aguyindallas]

GVASS:

One word: "Hiring?"

 

[Stepbyrd]

Like Jamz, my company has a no weapons policy but it's not enforced. Heck, when my supervisor found out I was building my own gun using a caspian frame and slide, he asked me to bring it in to work so he could see it.

 

[Ant Mod]

If the company actually makes policy of preventing you from having means to protect yourself, then they pick up the liability of your safety.Meaning, if god forbid anything should happen, and because of their policy you could not defend yourself, and gee, they didn't provide security personnel who were right there to protect you from harm or whatever,

Based on your theory, the state of Ca could be sued for disarming you, they are now responsible for your safety and security, when they dont hire a cop to be by you every second, they are liable if/when you are harmed.

Doesnt seem like it would work.

 

[gvass]

"GVASS:

One word: "Hiring?""

Well, you probably do not want the other "nice" conditions of being a Hungarian citizen:
- the average monthly salary is UNDER 350 USD
- every firearm requires licence (hard, slow and inexpensive to get)
- you can have only TWO handguns (and only for sporting purpose)
- no CCW, just on discretionary basis

It is better in Texas I think

 

[firearms_instructor]

I used to work on a casino cruise ship sailing out of downtown Miami. The ship's captain encouraged me to bring my sidearm aboard, and I secured it in one the marine crew lockers while I worked (I didn't have CCW at the time). One of the crew used to bring his AR15 onboard in a duffle bag and store it in a locker as well. Pirates weren't going to take down our casino!