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May 4th, 2019, 05:14 AM #1Junior Member
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Carry at Penndot
Hello,
I am a college student and flag on road crews at Penndot in the summer. I'm going on my 3rd year there and had a question. I have dealt with alot of creeps and sketchy people while flagging sometimes in remote places in Huntingdon County. Also, I have had a few bears cross my road near me. I know a 9mm isn't likely to kill one but having it makes me more comfortable than having nothing. I have a legal PA concealed carry permit and carry everywhere else I go except on campus. Is there anyone out there that knows if I can at work in the summer? This question is for myself as well as my girlfriend who is also a flagger and you can imagine being a girl she gets x2 creeps when we flag out in the sticks.
Thanks
Sorry everyone in advance for reading my long post. Just wanted to get as much detail in as I can.
PS. I have better handguns for bear defense but I prefer to carry my 9mm no suggestions in that aspect. Thanks
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May 4th, 2019, 05:56 AM #2
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May 4th, 2019, 06:11 AM #3Super Member
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Re: Carry at Penndot
It is not whether it is legal or not, does your employer allow it?
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May 4th, 2019, 08:46 AM #4
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There's a difference between carrying illegally and carrying in violation of workplace policy. If you carry at your job there may be (and probably is) a policy that would result in your employment termination if discovered. But the cops won't be involved and you can't be arrested, because you're still legally carrying.
So being practical, since this is only a summer job and not a career, I think the downfall of being fired is minimal. You have to weigh the risk/reward. And like someone else mentioned - conceal it well!
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May 4th, 2019, 09:14 AM #5Grand Member
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Re: Carry at Penndot
As pointed out it's not unlawful, but I would guarantee you'll get canned if caught while on the job. You (and girlfriend) would have to conceal perfectly, and be able to keep your mouth shut about it.
If you drive yourself to and from your work location every day I would say that would minimize the risk quite a bit.
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May 4th, 2019, 09:28 AM #6Super Member
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Re: Carry at Penndot
Not necessarily true, IF you signed a employee handbook/employment agreement and a no weapons clause was in the document then you are technically breaking the law if you carry on the employers property. Defiant trespass comes to mind. IF you signed such a document AND you are caught carrying your employer COULD call the Police and COULD press for charges to be brought.
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May 4th, 2019, 10:08 AM #7
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May 4th, 2019, 10:22 AM #8Super Member
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May 4th, 2019, 10:34 AM #9
Re: Carry at Penndot
Concealed is concealed. I wouldn't worry about a summer job.
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May 4th, 2019, 11:30 AM #10
Re: Carry at Penndot
PennDOT definitely has a 'no weapons' policy for employees. Not to say it hasn't been done but the policy is in place.
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