ccw at work?

[losg]

Hi all, I was just wondering what others do. A lot of jobs make you sign a paper that says you read their policy and agree to it. A lot of jobs I've had, which is more than I can load in my CW9, say you can't bring weapons to the workplace. I know that at least in Florida it in not illegal to do it anyway, but you can get fired over it. Luckily, at this time I don't work for Corporate America and I can bring my gun to work with no problems and my boss has a J-Frame stashed as a BUG to his EDC for work. But, I only work weekends, and I'm looking for a second job. I was just wondering if you guys carry anyway or tuck it in the truck? And has anyone here had issues with it? losg

[Bawanna]

Oh yeah, very recently, there was a thread but I was advised to delete it in case of office spies.

My recommendation? Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies. I just decided this this morning. A job is not worth running around like a nekkid sheep in a world full of wolves. I know this cause I work for a police dept. We specialize in wolves.

Being a civilian office puke the don't feel I'm entitled to be prepared for bad things.

[watson]

My recommendation? Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies.

Very well said Bawanna


--Losg, I used to carry at a job when I lived in Florida and I shared the same concerns. Keep in mind there are other non firearm steps you can take if you are not comfortable pushing that envolope so to speak. I guess it comes down to personal preference which is why I'm not going to tell you one way or the other what to do. I can only say what I did, I decided that I would rather face disiplinary action then risk not coming home one night. I carryed it in my care never brought it into the building and like the saying goes...... out of sight..... out of mind. No one asked so I diddn't tell

[jocko]

just remember UR JOB IS ON THE LINE don't ask , don't tell goes a long way for ccw that is 4 sure but again UR JOB IS ON THE LINE, disciplinary action in most cases is not even in their program. If they say no weapons, u have then been forwarned. as mucvh as I believe n the right to carry, I also believe it the employers right to mandate what goes on in his business place. U may not agree that is fine but again UR JOB IS ON THE LINE.

[Bawanna]

I console myself with the fact that I was looking for a job when I found this one, I expect I'll be looking for a job when I find the next one.

I'd agree more in the private sector but in my setting where bad things can happen between the building door and the car things are different.

I guess I'd just like to see a little common sense applied but that's not gonna happen here, too one sided. All on my side.

[jocko]

common sense,u mean people actually do that sometimes?? Just sayin

[Bill K]

I did. PM sent.

[Infidel proud]

I have gone back and forth about this in my own mind over the past 5 years or so. Ever since I started a job in a "gun free" work place. I first decided not to carry, then decided I would carry. Now I leave the piece in the truck and carry other tools in the office. These include, a cold steel spartan (wicked blade), a can of OC spray, a flashlight, and a defensive pen...luckily, I am changing jobs in two weeks to a must carry position...can't wait

[MERCTECH]

I guess im lucky because I have never had to worry about it. I carry to work everyday, my boss is all for it.

[yqtszhj]

not gonna answer this one.

Who said something about common sense? Where I work they think that if overtime is too high because we are behind on work it cost us too much, so they then layoff people to save money since overtime is too high. What cha think about that one?

[pineappleshooter]

I find a Ruger LCP or Kel Tec P3at in a back pocket holster is totally unspottable. I value my job but I value my life more. As long as your job doesn't make you go through a metal detector to get into the office - out of sight - out of mind.

[losg]

Bawanna - It's sad that even in the police department there are that have and that have nots when it comes to rights. I think your stance is appealing because of it. But, I'm not going to go on a tyraid about needing a bomb shelter in rural WV with arsenal of guns/ammo and food/water, because the 1% that owns the government is out to get us. Promise I won't. But, one thing...what make it less safe at a police station than a convenience store? Generally both have cops around somewhere when there are donuts and coffee involved. ;-)

Watson- I do have a pair of good running shoes, and I got some mace for Christmas last year. I think the running shoes are more helpful than the mace though, I would prefer bear spray, but I can't complain.

Jocko- common sense? what's that? Probably code for leprechaun. I do see your point about companies having rights too. I just wonder there motives. No guns policies haven't helped schools and it won't help me when shtf. Me no gun, BG with gun...seems Lose-Win. Unless, I start taking advise from the movies or video games.

[Bawanna]

Bawanna - It's sad that even in the police department there are that have and that have nots when it comes to rights. I think your stance is appealing because of it. But, I'm not going to go on a tyraid about needing a bomb shelter in rural WV with arsenal of guns/ammo and food/water, because the 1% that owns the government is out to get us. Promise I won't. But, one thing...what make it less safe at a police station than a convenience store? Generally both have cops around somewhere when there are donuts and coffee involved. ;-)

Watson- I do have a pair of good running shoes, and I got some mace for Christmas last year. I think the running shoes are more helpful than the mace though, I would prefer bear spray, but I can't complain.

Jocko- common sense? what's that? Probably code for leprechaun. I do see your point about companies having rights too. I just wonder there motives. No guns policies haven't helped schools and it won't help me when shtf. Me no gun, BG with gun...seems Lose-Win. Unless, I start taking advise from the movies or video games.

Actually its funny. I'm the only real coffee drinker, have to go next door to get it, no pot in the PD.
Most turn up their nose at donuts too. Maybe it's just a weird dept.

As far as convenience store PD comparison, higher density of BG's. At the PD it's good guys and pretty much bad guys and the bad guys usually ain't happy. Not because of me but I'd easily be collateral damage.
At a convenience store there's mostly good folks and Jocko and only an occasional BG that wants to do harm.

[mr surveyor]

I carry a .357 mag every day to work, sometimes even more, and have a pretty complete arsenal in my office as well.... screw the management......

....wait.... I am the management

self employment really sux at times... just not often

surv

[losg]

I find a Ruger LCP or Kel Tec P3at in a back pocket holster is totally unspottable. I value my job but I value my life more. As long as your job doesn't make you go through a metal detector to get into the office - out of sight - out of mind.

Ding Ding Ding...I think I found a winner, an excuse to get another gun. I haven't seen any guns that small to rent though, and I would worry about recoil and my accuracy with a gun I can't get my whole hand on. I like the grip on mine and fact that it sticks out IWB, because it's easy to retrieve. Of course, it's the pros and cons of more conceal ability.