How many CCW at work against policy?

[Big Boy]

Well, just got a new job. It was looking hopeful as I was skimming through the employee handbook. But, then I found it. The dreaded "no weapons, knives, spoons, matches, klenex..." or any or thing someone somewhere might find dangerous. :banghead:


So, where I live, it's not illegal to CCW in private places with policies against it. You can just be charged with trespassing if someone asks you to leave, and you wont.

In lue of that, how many of you CCW at work, against the companies policies? I'm weighing my options right now. The only thing that could happen if they found out is termination or some sort of reprimand, which would suck, but what could happen if I needed my weapon and didn't have it?

 

[gearhead]

It's not even an option for me, I have to pass through a metal detector staffed by an armed security force.

 

[Ronsch]

Yep...I have to leave mine in the car...WEll, except for our standard allowable Leatherman tools and the standard pocket knives most of us carry anyway.

When I go to court, I have to clear my pockets for the walk there, entry, and return walk.

 

[ForumSurfer]

I'm not allowed to CCW at work. Recently, management passed a policy saying that we may not have one in our vehicle unless we are a sworn LEO or our job description necessitates a firearm be used(security personnel and such).

We have a secure, patrolled and CCTV monitored parking lot...complete with PTZ pods. I find it extremely irritating that I can't have a weapon in my vehicle. Visitors (that use the same parking complex) are allowed to have one, but not employees.

 

[Big Boy]

There is no security at my new place of employment. No checks. The only real situation that could ever arise is if it printed and somebody noticed, or if I had to untuck my shirt. Which dress code says shirts must be tucked in...so I don't really see that happening.

 

[Mooseman]

Technically I'm not supposed to carry at work but since our security is poor and the area is somewhat dangerous I do daily.

 

[WardenWolf]

It depends. I don't normally because most of my company's clients are schools; but if I was required to deal with some clients like the ones at a job I worked last summer, to hell with regulations. One of our clients had a network presence in the welfare office, of all places, and I really did NOT feel safe working down there. Tons of out-of-work, desperate people, gangbangers, the like. It was bad enough that I requested that we have at least 2 people on calls to that client (which didn't happen), and I was half expecting my car to be broken into each time. If I'd had my CCW then, I would have carried. I've only worked a couple of jobs I was glad to be fired from, and that was one of them.

 

[Art Eatman]

I reckon folks must make their own individual decisions about risking their jobs. As long as folks don't advocate breaking "real, sure-enough" laws, it's a case of no harm, no foul from the standpoint of THR rules.

But always be willing to accept the responsibility for the consequences of decisions and actions...

 

[eight433]

If your company does not allow weapons in cars, how would they ever catch you? I don't get it. If it is not in plain view and is locked securely in the vehicle (as it should be), it's none of their damn business IMO.

 

[rogerjames]

If your company does not allow weapons in cars, how would they ever catch you? I don't get it. If it is not in plain view and is locked securely in the vehicle (as it should be), it's none of their damn business IMO.

EXACTLY! Shut up and do your thing

 

[SheepNutz]

I drive a state police vehicle (but am a civilian employee), so leaving it in the car isn't even an option for me. =(

 

[Art Eatman]

All in all, some things are better left unsaid. Your boss might log on here...