[Tarzan1888]

Just to clarify what Dave said, your company's policy has no legal force behind it. Violating company policy is not a crime, though it could get you fired.

The exception is that Utah law does specify that it's illegal to carry in the secure area of a mental hospital. I'm not sure if that would apply to the one area of your workplace or not.

I am waiting for my permit so this point is moot for the present; however, I am wrestling with the ramifications once I have permit in hand. My employer of 25+ years has a 'no weapons' policy. I have read the policy and it states that those employees who have a CFP will be provided a lock-box to secure their weapon while on duty. The tone is such that my weapon will not be tolerated and the lock box is a stop-gap measure until I can take it home once and for all. I do not want to jeopardize my livelihood or my pension. I have a family to consider. At the same time I feel this policy is wrong-headed.

Additionally, I am a lay leader in my church, which also has a no weapon policy. I currently spend an average of 20 hours a week at the church meetinghouse. I find myself in a quandry now of anticipating carrying (concealed), once my permit comes. (I can hear TJ gnashing in the background now :wink: ) and yet I have restraints based on work and church policy. I have a locked case in my vehicle which I plan on using to store my weapon when I can't carry. I guess that is going to be the compromise here. I understand the issue here is law vs. policy. As regards my church, I feel I would be hypocritical in carrying concealed on church property in view of church policy. I feel obligated to support the policy.

It seems my best option is to become an activist as it were and to lobby my employer and church to help educate about this important matter. Isn't it intersting how this hobby has taken on a life of its own. Mind you I'm not complaining! I'm just prone to philosophising from time to time.

When the time comes, YOU will have to decide. As in all decisions we need to be SMART when we CARRY.

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Tarzan

 

[Tarzan1888]

When the time comes, YOU will have to decide. As in all decisions we need to be SMART when we CARRY.

http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic ... 30#p184030

Tarzan

I appreciate the pointers. Obviously there's more than one way to skin a cat. My mind is being opened to the possibilities! Thanks again.

Remember, If a tree falls in the forest and no one sees it, did it really fall? :crown:

Tarzan