Got Made (Kind of) While CCWing at Work - How to Proceed?

[porterdog]

+1 on the V-clips; I switched to them for enhanced stealthyness.

+1 on "It's a medical device" as well, though I think you're past the point of being able to say that given your earlier response.

 

[the naked prophet]

I think everybody has overlooked the obvious solution:

Put a cell phone on one of the clips. Put a pager or a PDA on the other clip.

 

[BigV]

Wow, I read this exact same post here:
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220465

 

[springmom]

it's just me

But, I think I'd just stand there and stare at him in utter silence, with the look my kids know as "you are dead meat". Not a threatening look. Just that flat "could you BE more socially retarded?" look.

If the guy behaves this nosey, rude way to other people, he's not going to be long at your company. I hope he isn't someone who has to work with the public...

Springmom

 

[txgho1911]

I wear a Yaki (galco holster) all the time at work. I wear a button down open into and from work. I never wear my 5" 1911 at work. I never admit or allude to wearing my 5" 1911 to and from work (not admitting to that here also).
I like the idea of getting a feel for who the guy is. Near hints to RKBA issues or Mr. Kalashnikov or JMB greatest gift. A wish for living back in 1910 or so when US surplus was never wasted and new things where available in FA.
But I would not do any of these with that holster on or while carrying at all. Otherwise if you figure him out as strait razor but likes to watch Bi co-eds on video then you could try asking him out to lunch with a clear schedule in the afternoon. Just make it clear you expect him to host the party at his place! []

 

[The Drew]

Well as for a pro gun employer, how's this? My employer pays for all his employees membership fees at the local gun club... and as long as we are discreet around customers and in their places of business, is pro CCW.

 

[Roadwild17]

The hobo symble is something like a triangle with what looks like antlers/attenas on top. Flat side of triangle on bottom, one set of sntlers/attenas of each of the other sides.

 

[CNYCacher]

Well as for a pro gun employer, how's this? My employer pays for all his employees membership fees at the local gun club... and as long as we are discreet around customers and in their places of business, is pro CCW

Need any computer/web programmers?

 

[Zundfolge]

Wow, I read this exact same post here:
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=220465

If I had a nickle for every cross post between here and TFL I'd buy a Barrett .50



Back to the question at hand, if the company has no CCW policy than simply ignore the nosey one ... if he persists tell him its rude to ask what people have under their clothes and his insistance is bordering on sexual harassment.

 

[Ezekiel]

"If you're made, you're made."

Ask what the policy is, and/or stop carrying at work.

Simple. :banghead:

 

[big44]

Don't you just hate this type of individual? Every office has one or two though. I wouldn't confide anything with him because nosey people are always trouble. In my later years I live by the credo "Trust No One." I know it sounds harsh but it's a reality this day and time.

Would I carry at work? Honestly, I don't know. It would depend on the type of work you do. Are you a salesman or have a job that takes you into dangerous territories? Then I would find some way to carry. A job isn't going to do you any good if you're dead. On the other hand if you work in an office that doesn't handle money you may be wise to leave it locked in your car.

If you work for a small company that isn't so politically correct the boss may like the idea of having an armed employee, especially in light of all the workplace violence.

I don't know how you would approach him/her about it though.

 

[gcerbone]

I think it is very likely that he knows exactly what those clips are. He is either pro and looking for a friend, or anti and looking for a fight.

Unless you have something in writing from the company saying that carrying is prohibited, then I would just let it drop and ignore the guy. Switch to deep concealment for a while.

 

[johnbarth]

clips vs pager

I saw some concealed carry rigs at the Tulsa gun show that had a simulated pager over the give away clips. Like a fool, I didn't buy a couple but they sure will keep the nosey folks at bay. Thanks

 

[distortion9]

"What are the clips for?"

"They hold a heating pad or ice pack in place, I have a bad lower back."

 

[oops!]

Remove the holster. Buy a small pouch and affix in place of the holster.
Go to your boss and show him you carry your valuables in it. Ask the boss to tell nosey to go pee up a rope.

BTW, as the owner of 2 businesses and soon a third,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

If you want to carry at work, I'll loan you a piece!

 

[SilverState]

A friend of mine carries 99% of the time. But there are some days when he cannot. He would not want me to go into details about that, so I will just leave it at that. The rule where he works is that he cannot carry. However, his work is such that he should be able to carry; he deals with unsavory types and bad guys would love to hurt/kill him.

Anyway, most people know he is into guns. And the other day, one of his co-workers made a comment, in front of a whole bunch of us, how he knows my friend carries at work. My friend had some bulky items in his pockets. My friend laughed and quickly drew a cell phone from his right pocket and pointed it at the "accuser" as if it were a gun. Then he reached into his left pocket and quickly pulled some keys and acted as if he was going to stab the "accuser" with the keys. The "accuser" appeared a bit embarrassed and said "it must be on his ankle". My friend then lifted both pant legs...no gun.

It was great!!! Now, anytime anyone sees a bulge in his pockets, they are going to assume it is a cell phone or some keys...

Just some food for thought.