Posted on Dec 17, 2015
Would you carry at a Civilian, Work Christmas Party?
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We are having a Christmas party at a Country club in the Dallas area. It is not a military function. It is my civilian work function.
I was speaking to my direct supervisor, I asked if I was able to carry a weapon to the function. Told him what the SOP stated. He said that I wouldn't because it could go bad and not to take the chance. I asked him to run it up or whether he was saying no? He stated that No don't carry. I have warning bells going of and that warm fuzzy going on. Might not have anything happen, but would like to be prepared.
How would the RP member take this and or do? Or even have done differently.
Here is our policy:
HANDGUNS, FIREARMS, OR WEAPONS
Employer( Name taken Out) strives to provide a work environment that is safe for our colleagues, visitors, and customers. In light of this, handguns, firearms, or weapons of any sort are not permitted in any of (employer removed) office locations. Anyone found to have a weapon of any sort in their possession will be subject to disciplinary action, up-to and including immediate termination.
If you are aware of a colleague with a weapon, you are to notify Human Resources and your senior leader immediately. If you have mistakenly brought a weapon, notify Human Resources and your senior leader for proper handling while at the work-site.
I was speaking to my direct supervisor, I asked if I was able to carry a weapon to the function. Told him what the SOP stated. He said that I wouldn't because it could go bad and not to take the chance. I asked him to run it up or whether he was saying no? He stated that No don't carry. I have warning bells going of and that warm fuzzy going on. Might not have anything happen, but would like to be prepared.
How would the RP member take this and or do? Or even have done differently.
Here is our policy:
HANDGUNS, FIREARMS, OR WEAPONS
Employer( Name taken Out) strives to provide a work environment that is safe for our colleagues, visitors, and customers. In light of this, handguns, firearms, or weapons of any sort are not permitted in any of (employer removed) office locations. Anyone found to have a weapon of any sort in their possession will be subject to disciplinary action, up-to and including immediate termination.
If you are aware of a colleague with a weapon, you are to notify Human Resources and your senior leader immediately. If you have mistakenly brought a weapon, notify Human Resources and your senior leader for proper handling while at the work-site.
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"Tried by 12, carried by 6"
However, weigh the risk. If you don't think anything is going to happen.. maybe only carry the Keltec.
However, weigh the risk. If you don't think anything is going to happen.. maybe only carry the Keltec.
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SGT Jerrold Pesz
Situations like this are why long ago I obtained a S&W .38 Special Aireweight snub nose. Small, light enough that it doesn't make my clothes sag and enough power for most things.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
SGT Jerrold Pesz - That the one with the bobbed hammer?
SGT Bryon Sergent My carry is the 1911 4" LW. I like rounds that start with a 4
SGT Bryon Sergent My carry is the 1911 4" LW. I like rounds that start with a 4
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Suspended Profile
If you value your job enough I don't think it's worth pushing your employers SOU
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As long as the policy doesn't also specify company functions, I would and wouldn't say anything to anyone. Why would you?? As long as you are legal, and not specifically forbidden by company policy....you are golden!
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My thoughts are if you are carrying concealed, nobody should know you are carrying. If you are producing a profile then you need to rethink your carry gun. Even my wife has no clue when I have a gun on me. In the summer I usually carry a Beretta Tomcat and in the winter I carry Bersa Thunder unless I know I am not coming out of my coat. Then it is a .45 Glock 21.
Back when I went back to collage I always had a gun on me even though the schools policy was no guns period on campus. I either had one in my backpack, or in a ankle holster. No body was the wiser. Just my 2 cents.
Back when I went back to collage I always had a gun on me even though the schools policy was no guns period on campus. I either had one in my backpack, or in a ankle holster. No body was the wiser. Just my 2 cents.
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When I am not on the Installation I carry everywhere I go, and I do it because I am not going to rely on someone else to protect what matters most in my life which is my life and the life of my family.
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I would carry because I don't believe that terrorists/criminals are any less likely to assault a Christmas Party than any other time or function. Of course, I am confident that I could do so responsibly inasmuch as I am not a person who indulges in any behavior which might diminish my capacity for being responsible (such as drinking). Maybe those who drink should have a designated shooter?
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I only carry when it is not statutorily off limits by federal or state law and when Im awake......So at a Christmas party??? Oh wait were we talking about......
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Until reading the SOP, my vote would have been better to ask for forgiveness than permission. However, after reading the SOP, this is a work function and it's clear that carry is prohibited. Given this, I would not have asked, I just would have kept my weapon secured in my POV. Thus would be protected to and from the event. If I were to indulge or believe I would indulge in some libations, my weapon would be left at home. Here in NC while carry, on person or within person, having had an alcoholic beverage would violate my CCW permit.
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Would say you have to do what is best in your mind. But also need to understand the possible consequences for violating policy. Sometimes what folks don't know is best. Just my .02!
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