CCW at work

[Mikolev]

Does anyone carry a concealed gun at work with out the knowledge of your boss?

I am typically at work until the close of business (well after dark). Then, it takes about 30 minutes or so to count all the money and lock it up etc. This is a prime target for a robbery, b/c there are only 2 of us there, and our store is set back from the road in a dark area. I carry my Charter Arms Undercover, with out the knowledge of my boss because it's quite necessary. I feel the security outweighs the fact that my boss could (but probably never will) find out. Not to mention, he's a realatively good guy who may not freak out if he found out anyway.

Anyone else have experiences like this?

[XavierBreath]

Yes, I do.

Considering the kind of places I go into in my line of work I would be nuts not to carry. I assume my boss does not want to have employees who are nuts.

[ThePaul]

I work at a large office complexe that is walled off with ani-ram fences that can take a fully laden semi ad 60 MPH and not give. We have ex-military armed guards and pass card doors. The only thing I think I need to worry about is the crazy co-worker that just got fired and is back with a vengence...They also have the official Texas DPS signs on the entrance so it is a crime to carry in the building, if they didnt have those I probably would.

Paul

[tptplayer]

According Federal law, it is a felony to carry where I work. Not really worth it to me. Through a complex interaction of state and federal law, it is lawful to have one in my car so I do.

[MLB]

I do on occasion carry in my workplace without notifying anyone, although I have discussed it with my boss . It is rare that I feel the need to however.

This will likely change when I pick up something a bit more concealable than a P99. (The Ruger Competition Target dosen't conceal that well either by the way ;D )

[vito]

I work in healthcare, and I have found that even in gun supporting states, hospitals and other healthcare environments invariably ban the carrying of firearms or any introduction into the workplace. In my current company, bringing any weapon to the workplace is grounds for immediate termination, even if you part of senior management. Most hospitals would really prefer than even LEO's leave their guns outside the building before entering. Some of this seems to be based upon concern that guns will cause anxiety among patients, visitors and staff but mostly it is just a knee-jerk reaction by health care professionals who overwhelmingly are anti-gun. Even talking about guns has labeled me as a "kook" in the eyes of many of my fellow managers.

[XavierBreath]

Vito,
I am in healthcare as well, and what I have found, at least in my area is that doctors and nurses are almost always pro-gun.

The thing is, in a hospital ie ER setting, people are trained to overcome a threat using overwhelming force. Then comes the syringe of Haldol (at least that is what was used when I was in the hospital setting). I think most doctors and nurses where I live would carry in the hospital if they could, but the hospital administration is more afraid of lawsuits than employee lives. I also think the administration would be surprised at the number who carry anyway.

The parking garage of one of our hospitals used to be a mugger's paradise. The hospital's response was security cameras and mall ninja escorts. There was also valet parking instituted for the wealthy. No security was placed at the entrance of the garage, the exits were left bare, and the muggings continued. Employees either armed themselves or found work elsewhere, or both. And people wonder why there is a nursing "shortage". There is no shortage, just a hemorrhage of nurses leaving the hospitals.

[Seraph]

Unless you are specifically and expressly prohibited, I would think you should feel free to carry your piece anytime and anywhere you feel the need.

[45only]

I just wanted to say that if i worked in a setting like you
Mikolev, i would cary my firearm, i just wouldnt tell any one, even if the boss didnt want any of there employees carying firearms, i would still cary,,,, but me personaly, i work in a machine shop, and the kind of work that i do, there is no way i can cary a firearm,
#1 90 percent of all the work that we do is for the Nuclear Industry, and if you have ever delt with them guys, you would no why i cant cary at work, they go nuts just from me carying a pocket knife

["DoubleAction"]

Even though many employers have rules and policies, which prohibit firearms on the property, many employees will continue their right to carry firearms to and from work. But; If you skin that smoke wagon while on the work premises, you can get ready for what happens next. ;D

[Data]

I have a friend who carries to the hospital, goes straight to his locker and locks up his Glock. Been doing it for years.

Personally I just cant bring myself to risk my job.

I have found that I can do patient care (PRN) and only have to work five 12 hour shifts every two weeks to make the same money I used to make working ten 8 hour shifts....so I quit managing and switched to pt care.

I wouldnt do travel or community type care without one but then again, I wouldnt work as a "security" guard where guns were not allowed or drive a state to state 18wheeler where your sleeping in the truck and prohibited from having a firearm.

There are many high risk jobs where guns are prohibited. Grocery store managers for Food lion are prohibited even though SC and GA have special laws that make it much easier for people to carry in a place of buisness than out in public.

[9mm]

My employment agreement specifically states that I cannot bring weapons to work. The Louisville Slugger Jr. near my desk is there for recreational purposes.

We do get the occasional lurker on the floor, someone who tries to sneak in and sell posters or weed to the employees or steal laptops.