CC @ work when against policy??

[tuttjs]

I still want to CC carry at work. I was just playing devil's advocate and throwing out another circumstance to see if that changes anyone's mind

 

[jd4320t]

I still want to CC carry at work. I was just playing devil's advocate and throwing out another circumstance to see if that changes anyone's mind

Then I wouldn't treat any different then other situations. If someone comes into your home you assume they are willing to do you harm.

 

[littletommy]

After your change of direction I'm confused about what you are trying to figure out.

Yeah, I wasn't really sure what he was getting at, either.

 

[youngda9]

Then I wouldn't treat any different then other situations. If someone comes into your home you assume they are willing to do you harm.

Apparently he'd just let them wander around with a gun in hand if they are only going to just take things...BAM...that was them just shooting you, taking your life. Whoops

 

[eldirector]

I'm sorry, but if you threaten my life I am going to take it seriously. I don't know or care what your super-secret intentions are. You just want to scare me? Just want to score some dope? Just want the thrill of watching people die by your hand? I'm not waiting around for you to decide. As far as I am concerned, you made your choice when you pulled your weapon.

(Note: the "you" above is the theoretical Bad Guy, not "you" personally)

 

[LtScott14]

Judged by 12, carried by 6. Unemployed, alive: Employed, subject to rules. Tough decision, dead is still dead. Line for jobs starts at the computer, time to update the resume, or last time to wear your "Funeral Suit".

IMO, don't ask, don't tell or show! Do what they hired you to do, and smile. You have the edge with your CC, and you will prevail if you practice. Stay legal, think and live by your integrity. If the situation goes south, only do what you must. Don't attempt pursuit, road rage, drunk, get even, etc. Good luck.

 

[hooky]

If you do it, KEEP your mouth shut lest you'll end up unemployed. Do whatever you need to do to keep eating (ie staying alive and having a job)

That's basically it right there.

 

[iChokePeople]

That's the chance that you can take with your life...but I'm not relying on the kind-heartedness of armed robbers.

Or even just nutcase shooters who don't really want anything. Surprised that we're even having this kind of discussion so soon after the Aurora shooting. Right now, people have already fallen back into sheep mode as it relates to "just give him what he wants and everything will be fine."

Wow.

 

[infiremedic07]

Two thoughts. As a guy who loves to watch the reality shows that show armed robberies in progress I am always amazed at the number of armend criminals that when presented with an armed resistance, whether it be a gun or a bat or a broom, they turn and run. most armed robbers in my opinion are not willing to cross that line. They simply want to have the edge and create fear. I may be wrong but this is based on simple observation. No empirical evidence to substantiate my claim here.
I would love to see a business that is involved in an armed robbery get sued by an employee that has a LTCH for failing to allow them the right to defend themselves. Not that I want someone to get shot but it is about time that we the people begin to push back for self defense. The businesses are afraid of a lawsuit from the robber that gets shot but not afraid of the employee that sues for the company failing to protect them at work. Either hire armed guards or allow CC.

 

[Paco Bedejo]

I disagree. I would be willing to put most robberies that turn into shootings, the robber had no intentions of shooting his weapon once. What made him fire shots was the sudden change of plans, aka someone such as CC or police pulling a weapon on the robber.

Whoever initiates the credible threat of force is to blame, so I wouldn't worry about this "what if" scenario. If you or someone else is credibly threatened, do what you can to end the threat.

As for the original question, that's not an insulin pump on my side. You'd be amazed what a MTAC holster from Comp-Tac can do. As an aside...a multi-tool pouch on the opposite hip does a great job of making you appear symmetrical, despite the 'equipment' on your strong side.

 

[indyjoe]

I don't conceal carry at work. After all, we have a big no firearms sign.

If I did I would probably write that statement in a way that it looked like I didn't, so when indexed on Google it would not show up that way...

 

[bwrin]

i would probably have something left in my car but would be afraid to lose my job if i got caught...my life is more important though

 

[88GT]

I have. If you do, you have to live by the phrase "loose lips sink ships."

Thankfully, my current employer is extremely pro-RKBA.

I also get to carry in school.

 

[perry]

No way I would have left one in the car there, though. One of my coworkers got the spare tire stolen off the back of her jeep in broad daylight while we were working. The tweakers would steal anything.

My corporate campus has cameras and we have marked security cars and armed special deputies. We still have problems with catalytic converters being stolen! The deputies recently got in to a foot chase with a guy that was wandering around. Turned out he had a warrant for a felony. I feel safe at work, but, still, stuff happens and those deputies are still a couple minutes away.

I work at one of those places that Homeland Security says we can't have guns. Not even in the car. I really would like to have a firearm for protection but not willing to go to (federal?) prison for it. I move around a lot... Crawl under desks to hookup computers and move boxes here and there. Gotta dress business casual, which means a tucked in shirt. Hiding a gun would be pretty tough.

 

[Paco Bedejo]

Gotta dress business casual, which means a tucked in shirt. Hiding a gun would be pretty tough.

I wear button-down shirts tucked into cargo pants. I conceal a 4.5" XDm (see avatar) in an MTAC holster at work, doing some of the same crawling under desks & doing general IT stuff, though my primary duty is pushing a mouse around. I've carried this way for about 3.5 years. Nobody's ever asked about it. If you're skinny, it might be more of an issue because people don't expect your shirt to blouse nearly as much as us fat guys...and that blousing can hide an enormous pistol. But, I'm sure you'd be able to hide a compact pistol like a Kahr PM40, Ruger LC9, or that nifty new XDs. The only risk would be the plastic clips showing over your belt, if you're scrutinized.

 

[Bunnykid68]

That bulge in my waistband? ... Safety equipment. It's for my job. Very technical. You wouldn't understand.

I would say Thanks for noticing

And to the OP, read my 2nd sig line, it sums it up nicely.

 

[Mark 1911]

If it came down to being shot or being fired, I would pick the latter. Only you can decide about your situation. If I felt I was in danger of being robbed, I would protect myself, and not say a word about it.

 

[Papa]

I work at Ozarks Pawn Shop and lucky for me we are encouraged to carry guns. The bank across the street gets robbed at least 3 times a year and we've never been hit in over 20 years. Shows what gun deterrence does.

 

[Roadie]

That bulge in my waistband? ... Safety equipment. It's for my job. Very technical. You wouldn't understand.

Or if you REALLY want to shut them up... Tell tem it's a Cholostomy bag

 

[The Commissioner]

My former employer had a rule against firearms in the workplace. But I had to violate that rule a couple of times when we terminated employees. Frankly, I didn't trust the employees to take the firing calmly. Fortunately they did and no one ever knew I was carrying on those days.