who carries at work

[Guest dotsun]

Too much bending and floor crawling in customer offices for me to carry, it's in the truck though. My company has a no firearms policy, but it's just there for liability. Boss knows I carry and several of us even bring new acquisitions into his office for show and tell on occasion. I love my job.

[strickj]

Anybody know a good lawyer?

No! ok,how bout a stripper?

They both take all your money and leave you felling dirty after

[Guest Bronker]

That story got weird "40 year old lawyer who used to be a stripper..."

[Guest gcrookston]

I travel the entire state of Kentucky and all of Tennessee with the exception of Bristol and Memphis, about 4,000 a month. Lots of nights in dingy gas stations on offramps I might should have not taken. What do you think?

[Guest clutepc]

Self employed, carry all the time, most people never notice I am.

[Guest jcoyle6]

ETS' company policy is "If you ain't got your gun with you, the boss just might beat your a$$." I'm not taking any chances that some idiot might think he needs an M-16 or something on the Five-finger discount plan. (It's nice to be the boss.)

Yes I am allowed, read required, to carry at work with ETS: As per company policy that in order to perform my duties as such an entity of this corporation I shall invariably possess on my person, a firearm capable of punching holes of .45 in diameter or greater. I understand that failure to do so will result in a severe tongue lashing and further verbal abuse from my firearms enabler and other such figures. I understand that my ethnic heritage is also subject to scrutiny and musings while on duty and that my good natured replies will be accepted with like kind. Failure to recognize any statements as mentioned in the above will lead to more jokes and further comic punch lines. . .

As a side, I also carry while working at the wine shop/ liquor store for reasons that go beyond mention.

[Guest ETS_Inc]

Yes I am allowed, read required, to carry at work with ETS: As per company policy that in order to perform my duties as such an entity of this corporation I shall invariably possess on my person, a firearm capable of punching holes of .45 in diameter or greater. I understand that failure to do so will result in a severe tongue lashing and further verbal abuse from my firearms enabler and other such figures. I understand that my ethnic heritage is also subject to scrutiny and musings while on duty and that my good natured replies will be accepted with like kind. Failure to recognize any statements as mentioned in the above will lead to more jokes and further comic punch lines. . .

As a side, I also carry while working at the wine shop/ liquor store for reasons that go beyond mention.

Hey man, you know not to let the ethnic jokes get to you. I love all of you Arab people. (For those who haven't met Justin, he's half-Fillipino. Although he speaks limited Arabic and TSA has him on some pesky "no-fly" list, he's not really Middle-Eastern.)

[Guest jameswilliam]

I'm a sub-contractor so 1 in the truck and 1 in the toolbox

[Guest offroader1994]

No i can not carry at work metal detectors and guy with sigs and m4 at the gate prevent me from carrying anything at work.

[cadillacdude1975]

I can't right now but when I start at the Sheriff's Office will have some overlap in jobs. At that point since I will be a LEO they can't tell me I'm not allowed to carry. Actually looking forward to it :-)

http://www.leaa.org/218/218text.html

that is the wording of the HR 218 LEO safety act of 2004 law that bush signed to give LEOs more authority with their firearms when off duty and retired. a business can be defined as "private property" and therefore under that clause, the HR 218 wording clearly states the same thing for retired and off duty LEOs.

Sec. 926B. Carrying of concealed firearms by qualified law enforcement officers

`(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law of any State or any political subdivision thereof, an individual who is a qualified law enforcement officer and who is carrying the identification required by subsection (d) may carry a concealed firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, subject to subsection (

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This section shall not be construed to supersede or limit the laws of any State that--

`(1) permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property; or

`(2) prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park.

so yeah, that badge only appears to be worth anything while you are on duty. is it right or wrong? that is not up to me to decide. you can thank our bleeding heart liberal government for that.

[Guest Halfpint]

I'm in the same boat as Frank and Justin . . . if I DON'T carry at work I get beaten.

[Guest canynracer]

I'm in the same boat as Frank and Justin . . . if I DON'T carry at work I get beaten.

ummm, cant you just pick a gun when you get there?

[Guest canynracer]

I cant and dont carry at my primary job, I do carry at my second place of employment.

[mdmoseley]

Cadillac:

It falls under the state statues and in Tenn the only places an off duty officer can't carry is in a school (unless given permission by the administration), anywhere that serves alcohol (same as non-LEOs), and one other place that eludes me. Private property bans do not fall under that. I'll see if I can find the Tenn Code outling it. Someone on here probably will beat me to it though.

[saintsfanbrian]

I have scoured the entire employee handbook and have not seen ONE MENTION of a WEAPON at all. You do the math. Though it will be much easier in August when I get the kel-tec/ruger.

[Guest pws_smokeyjones]

I have heard rumor that some in my company might occasionaly be in possesion of a firearm either on or about their person while in the office . Let me check real quick.... Yep, in fact I seem to have one with me today - whada-ya-know 'bout that...

[Fallguy]

Cadillac:

It falls under the state statues and in Tenn the only places an off duty officer can't carry is in a school (unless given permission by the administration), anywhere that serves alcohol (same as non-LEOs), and one other place that eludes me. Private property bans do not fall under that. I'll see if I can find the Tenn Code outling it. Someone on here probably will beat me to it though.

That's my understanding as well. LEOSA allowed officer to carry nationwide, but based on that states laws while they are within that state.

Here is the law in TN for Off-Duty LEO Carry. Off limits places are in part ©

T.C.A. 39-17-1350 Law enforcement officers permitted to carry firearms — Exceptions — Restrictions — Identification card for corrections officers.

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any law enforcement officer may carry firearms at all times and in all places within Tennessee, on-duty or off-duty, regardless of the officer's regular duty hours or assignments, except as provided by subsection ©, federal law, lawful orders of court or the written directives of the executive supervisor of the employing agency.

( The authority conferred by this section is expressly intended to and shall supersede restrictions placed upon law enforcement officers' authority to carry firearms by other sections within this part.

© The authority conferred by this section shall not extend to a law enforcement officer:

(1)

Who carries a firearm onto school grounds or inside a school building during regular school hours unless the officer immediately informs the principal that the officer will be present on school grounds or inside the school building and in possession of a firearm. If the principal is unavailable, the notice may be given to an appropriate administrative staff person in the principal's office;

(2)

Who is consuming beer or an alcoholic beverage or who is under the influence of beer, an alcoholic beverage, or a controlled substance;

(3)

Who is not engaged in the actual discharge of official duties as a law enforcement officer while within the confines of an establishment where beer or alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on-the-premises; or

(4)

Who is not engaged in the actual discharge of official duties as a law enforcement officer while attending a judicial proceeding.

(d) For purposes of this section, “law enforcement officer†means a person who is a full-time employee of the state in a position authorized by the laws of this state to carry a firearm and to make arrests for violations of some or all of the laws of this state, or a full-time police officer who has been certified by the peace officer standards and training commission, or a vested correctional officer employed by the department of correction.

(e) In counties having a population of not less than thirty thousand two hundred (30,200) nor more than thirty thousand four hundred seventy-five (30,475) or not less than one hundred eighteen thousand four hundred (118,400) nor more than one hundred eighteen thousand seven hundred (118,700), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the authority conferred by this section shall only apply to law enforcement officers who are law enforcement officers for those counties or law enforcement officers for municipalities located therein.

(f) (1) The secretary of state shall, in consultation with the commissioner of the department of correction, design and issue to each requesting correction officer who is vested and employed by the department of correction, a state identification card certifying that the officer is authorized to carry a firearm pursuant to this section.

(2)

Any corrections officer desiring an identification card shall notify the secretary of state and shall provide the officer's full name and residential address. Upon receipt of the request, the secretary of state shall notify the commissioner of correction of the request. The commissioner of correction shall verify to the secretary of state whether the requesting officer is vested and employed by the department of correction and shall so certify in a letter to be maintained by the secretary.

(3)

If the secretary of state receives certification that a requesting officer is vested and employed by the department, the secretary shall issue the officer an identification card so certifying. The card shall be valid for as long as the officer remains vested and in the employment of the department of correction.

(4)

A corrections officer issued a card pursuant to this subsection (f) shall carry the card at all times the officer is carrying a firearm. The card shall be sufficient proof that the corrections officer is authorized to carry a firearm pursuant to this section.

(5)

If a vested corrections officer employed by the department resigns, is terminated, or is otherwise no longer employed by the department, the commissioner shall, within ten (10) days, so notify the secretary of state. Upon receiving the notice, the secretary of state shall revoke the identification card and send a letter of revocation to the corrections officer at the officer's last known address.

(6) (A)

A person who is no longer a vested corrections officer employed by the department of correction but who still has an identification card issued by the secretary of state shall have ten (10) days from receipt of the letter of revocation from the secretary of state to return the card to the secretary.

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It is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fine only of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a person to knowingly fail to return an identification card as required by subdivision (f)(6)(A).

[molonlabetn]

I can't and don't.

[Guest UncleB]

I always carry, being self-employed. Some clients and situations require me to be more discrete than others. Several of my clients are also permit holders, and are gun-friendly to the extent that I could open carry if I wished.

[Guest Halfpint]

ummm, cant you just pick a gun when you get there?

There have been a couple of occasions where I've had to, but that doesn't mean I do it all the time!

. . . besides, it's the best way I know to see how a gun feels, carrying it all day, without having to spend a few hundred bucks.

[analog_kidd]

Strictly forbidden at my job, not even stored in the vehicle. In fact I've heard of folks that had gone hunting over the weekend and left a box of shells in the trunk, suddenly rememeber in the middle of the day that they were there and quietly ask if they could go home. Kind of sucks if you want to go somewhere after work. You have to go all the way home to load up.

[dralarms]

Strictly forbidden at my job, not even stored in the vehicle. In fact I've heard of folks that had gone hunting over the weekend and left a box of shells in the trunk, suddenly rememeber in the middle of the day that they were there and quietly ask if they could go home. Kind of sucks if you want to go somewhere after work. You have to go all the way home to load up.

I know where you work, only the guards are allowed to heve em and I know some of the "security" and I'm sorry. remember to keep your head down.

[Guest GregRN]

I don't carry at work, but would like to. I can't, yet, find a way to carry discretely in scrubs. I work with a physician that does, but I have not yet been able to make it work. The hospital is not posted, and I can't find anything in the employee manual. However, the security guards are unarmed, and are supposed to escort armed individuals outside. I also would have to be very discrete, because I don't have any faith in the TN Board of Nursing supporting the decision to carry. I believe my license would be pulled, if made. Remember the physician in Antioch that was caught carrying at work. I believe he had other things going as well, but his license was taken away.

[Im Neero]

I've heard of belly bands as a common way for people to carry in scrubs.

[strickj]

Wheres theres a will theres a way.Put a Keltec on your ankle or a belly band,and theres always Mars favorite Smart Carry