Would you OC an empty holster?

[Tirod]

My workplace has rules against any firearm on the premises, likely, your's does, too, including where you park your car. I considered wearing an empty holster to express my views on the subject.

So, how about a Wear An Empty Holster to Work Day?

It's just a political statement, and it's certainly only that. It would definitely reveal your sentiments on the issue. Many considerations, pro and con, but it would be a way to handle supporting our gun rights, without being insensitive, inconsiderate, or whatever the gun haters would like to toss at us.

Just OC an empty holster.

Give it a lot of thought before walking into any place that would otherwise restrict firearms whatsoever. As said in another thread, if we actually OC'd all day long everywhere, then there wouldn't be people who make a scene about it.

I'm offering this as an intermediate step that allows a lot more us to participate in a solidarity day without the complications of running afoul of the law or corporate policy. Would you participate? If you conscientiously object to OC, is it a consideration for an event where it would be a symbol of your support?

If you are part of an organization that hosts such events, would you consider it?

 

[plmitch]

You should wear two of them to get your point across. Boy thats slick.........

 

[alsaqr]

So, how about a Wear An Empty Holster to Work Day?

No.

 

[Agsalaska]

Nope.

 

[ClickClickD'oh]

Well, that's a good way for HR to start a list of people to hit first with the next round of lay offs.

 

[taliv]

no. i don't think it would be productive

 

[zxcvbob]

I don't think anybody would even see it.

ETA: I've actually done it before, not to make a statement or anything but just as an experiment. Nobody even noticed. It was not a very good test tho' because only the bottom half of the holster was exposed below my shirt.

 

[John828]

I don't think anybody would even see it.

Or they would think it was for carrying a phone or some other gadget.

I really don't see a point in making a point. Besides, I am not too big on attracting attention.

 

[Sergei Mosin]

I don't make political statements at work. I make political statements on my own time, not the company's.

 

[thefamcnaj]

Absolutely not in the work place. I work for a big manufacturing company that is not pro gun in the least.I'm not saying they would fire me if I oc an empty holster, but they would defiantly be watching me from that point on. If I had any sort of run in with hr there after I would be history.
I wouldn't risk a political statement, in the place that puts food on my table.

 

[Doc7]

I have also read people make a point on here that an empty holster could be interpreted as a gun that is otherwise ready to use elsewhere on your body, and that is why they suggest against entering court houses, post offices, etc, OCing an empty holster.

I do not have personal experience but tend to agree with this statement.

The extent of my political statements at work consist of my 3x5" American flag and 3x5" Don't Tread on Me sticker that i have in my cubicle. These match the stickers on the back of my truck, where I also have a Molon Labe sticker but nothing more politically or gun-suggestive than that.

 

[gamestalker]

I wouldn't personally. It probably wouldn't help an individuals future with that employer, thus allowing them to experience how it feels to stand in an unemployment line, and live off top ramen for a while.

GS

 

[brbdwyr]

Bad idea if you like to eat.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I don't make political statements at work, either vocal or otherwise.

Now if there was a peaceful demonstration at your capitol building or college campus, then I would say yes. Not at work though. Politics and religion are off limits at work, and most other places for me.

 

[230RN]

John828:

Besides, I am not too big on attracting attention.

Rabbi, about 300AD: "The way to a long and happy life is to love G-d, love your family, sleep well, eat well, and don't let your name get too well known to the authorities."

Terry

 

[rondog]

Uh, no. Jobs are too hard to find these days. But if you plan to anyway, let me know where you are and what you do, so I can be first in line for your newly vacant position.

 

[silicosys4]

the only way you are going to make a statement that is going to reflect positively on you in the workplace is if you resign with at least a two week notice, and state your position and your reason for resigning.
Otherwise, you are not going to make a lick of difference in policy unless you can somehow prove on paper that allowing employees to carry is going to save the company money, period.

Other than that, their property, their rules. If you don't like it, wearing an empty holster is going to be counterproductive and will only get you negative attention.
You don't want to be a "loudmouth" or "troublemaker" in the eyes of your employers.

 

[oneounceload]

So, how about a Wear An Empty Holster to Work Day?

Seriously? Good way to become unemployed rather quickly. Your job (unless you are the boss) is not the best place to make political statements of any kind. Not everyone's opinion is readily apparent on a lot of divisive issues

 

[BSA1]

Seems to be a trend here...

NO.

 

[matrem]

Based on over thirty years working with multiple personalities in the electrical field;
The less most of the folks you work around daily know about your firearm carrying habits, the better.

I see zero to be gained by doing that.
In fact a few I used to work with did that on job sites that maybe they shouldn't have.
Notice I said used to?

There are usually that select few you end up discussing firearms with, but most folks really, really like to talk.

 

[hso]

That's not a productive way to change the workplace, but it is a productive display when done in concert with hundreds or thousands of other gun owners in public. The employer has no requirement, need, or reason to make a change for us since it is there facility.

 

[Warp]

I've worn an empty holster as a statement before.

But to work? Nope. Have not and would not.

(on campus as a student is when I have used an empty holster)

 

[shiftyer1]

If I did i'm not sure where I would carry my pistol.

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

No. Empty actions are the realm of the left.

 

[chains1240]

Do not bite the hand that feeds you. Poo where you eat etc etc etc