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    Default Carrying in the workplace

    Hi, I'm a to concealed carry. I'm waiting for my permit to come in the mail. I also have yet to buy a firearm. But my question is this, I work in an office and want to carry at all times. I'm afraid I will cause panic if I carry and someone sees my gun. I'm also worried I could get fired for having a weapon on my person. Should I carry at work?

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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    Covertly research whether there is a policy against having firearms or not. If not - you're good, just conceal it well.

    If there is, yes you'll most likely be fired if discovered to be carrying. Then it's up to you to decide the risk/reward trade-off of whether you want to.

    Good luck, and seek some good training since it's your first purchase.

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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    It's a philosophical question. My company has a generic, anti-weapon policy in the employee handbook. In my philosophy, I will not be disarmed by some carbon copy statement in a handbook that has no functional value, so I absolutely carry at work and everywhere else where the consequence of getting caught falls short of imprisonment.

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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    Washington County doesn't issue same day?
    Gender confusion is a mental illness

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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    My company does not like to write anything down policy wise, we could hold them responsible. But no handbook no rule saying I can't and at this point most assume I do.
    I don't confirm of deny.
    Owner Trigger Time LLc 01 FFL/NFA Saylorsburg, PA. Sales/Service/Transfers/Training
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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    How much do you like your job ?If yourcompany issue a handbook or had you sign a no firearm policy upon getting the job those factors alone should give you good guidance.Even the best of us who CC sometimes print !

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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    Every company I have worked for (mostly very large corps) have had a strict anti gun policy not only in the building, but the entire premises. Meaning you can't even have a gun locked in a lock box in your car.

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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    Quote Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter View Post
    Washington County doesn't issue same day?
    Could be like Allegheny County, a two-step process. First step, submit the application. If approved, the county sends a card that one must take to the Sheriff's office along with $20 and necessary ID's. You leave with the LCTF.
    Let me help you out. Which way did you come in?

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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeStull View Post
    Could be like Allegheny County, a two-step process. First step, submit the application. If approved, the county sends a card that one must take to the Sheriff's office along with $20 and necessary ID's. You leave with the LCTF.
    Allegheny County switched to an in person same day process a few years ago.

    HOW TO APPLY FOR A PENNSYLVANIA LICENSE
    TO CARRY A CONCEALED FIREARM

    Both NEW and RENEWAL Applicants need ONLY do the following:

    1. APPEAR IN-PERSON with a valid and accurate PA Drivers' License or PA Photo ID Card.
    2. Completely fill out an application (References are NOT required for Renewals ONLY.)
    3. Upon approval, payment of $20.00 in the form of CASH ONLY is required.

    The aforementioned process should be completed in five to ten minutes and your license will be issued the SAME DAY.
    http://sheriffalleghenycounty.com/firearms.html
    "No, it's just a machine. I'm the weapon." - Jack Harper in Oblivion

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    Default Re: Carrying in the workplace

    Quote Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter View Post
    Washington County doesn't issue same day?
    Nope. Lady in the Sheriff's office said 3 weeks.

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