Employer wants me to park offsite because I have gun in car.?

Question

It is legal to conceal carry at my business, but not for employees. I leave it in the car during the day. Boss now says I have to park somewhere else than the public parking lot. I work for a city recreation department and the parking lot is in a park. A public park. Customers can carry no issues but I cant park my car in the lot????

Answer 1

You mite ask Human Resources about this, you boss could be over stepping himself for personal reasons. Also parking off site mite be bad, some one is more likely to brake into the car off site. Also what State are you in, that can make a HUGE difference here. Being I do not know this; how can any one give you a good sound answer.

Answer 2

hey your lucky here in NJ we cant even carry pics of guns!

Answer 3

What is your state laws? Pretty sure in my state employers can only prohibit firearms in a privately owned parking lot. By definition a park lot is public and while it might be managed by your employer, it is not privately owned by your employer.



Whatever the policy is, it should be consistent and in writing for all employees . Ask your boss to show you the policy.

Answer 4

Your employer has to follow state laws. If the state law declares that your car is an extension of your home then your employer should comply with that law. It's VERY likely that the insurance company for your employer is dictating these terms so it's not really a decision for your employer other than it being a side effect of their choice of insurance company.

Answer 5

TX here. A vehicle is an extension of your home and can carry a weapon without need a permit. However, parkinglots are the property of said employer and they can say otherwise. You didn't need to mention it, but also can't get upset for being fired over jt

Answer 6

Death toys

Answer 7

I really think if the area you work in is so dangerous you need a gun, which happens, you would be better off changing jobs before you get killed or injured.

Answer 8

You should not have told your boss. Check the gun laws about what is required for having firearms at work.

Answer 9

want to keep your job? then do it.

Answer 10

Why not just leave it at home or in a safe at the gun club? Why can't you just be a responsible gun owner and stop taking it everywhere like a toddler's blanket? It's not a toy, and it's not a fashion statement. It's a dangerous weapon have some respect.

Answer 11

I suggest getting a lawyer and exploring your options.

Answer 12

Do as instructed.



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Answer 13

why do you have gun?

Answer 14

Just lie and say you don't have it in your car when you really do. Your employer is not the police and cannot look into your vehicle without your permission. Your boss is also a total moron.

Answer 15

Weapons are not dangerous, they save lives. This is why the police carry guns.



The first question that comes to mind is "Why do they know you have a gun in your car?"



Check your state laws, but in most states it is not legal for them to request that you park off-site. Parking lots of private businesses are still considered "public" in the sense that what is legal on the road (you storing a gun in your vehicle) must also be legal in the parking lot. Owners of private property can, in some states, prohibit firearms inside their buildings (likewise they can not prevent it in some states), however most states that allow private business/property owners from prohibiting firearms restrict that right to the building only (and it must be clearly posted) and the right of prohibition does not extend to the parking lot.

Answer 16

Guns kill people. They're dangerous.

Answer 17

A private business has a right to ban guns in their parking lots if they own the property it’s on. There are some states that have laws saying the employer cannot do this; you’d have to look that up yourself because it’s by state.

Answer 18

You should not have told your boss. Check the gun laws about what is required for having firearms at work.

Answer 19

Some states consider the automobile as an extension of your house so I would keep the gun in my car if it were me. I went through the same thing. I drove 101 miles a day to work and back and in the winter months it was dark when I left the house and dark when I returned home. Several times in the 12 1/2 years had to do minor roadside repairs and changing a tire or replacing a head light or other work that made me vulnerable to any kind of riff raff was something that having a means of protecting myself became a priority. Your boss is out of line IMHO because the parking lot is open to the public and that leaves a standard for you and not for the public. Stay firm and learn to keep your mouth shut. On the other hand a boss`s order overrides a concealed handgun license at the workplace off the parking lot so obey that or change jobs.

Answer 20

I would do exactly what my boss wants me to do whether I agreed or not because he/she is the boss.

In a few weeks do what you want and keep your mouth shut.

Answer 21

1. Do not know where you live, so all answers are suspect.

2. Where I live, not disclosed, I can carry anywhere I wish, other than schools and federal properties. I can carry on local government property.



I can not carry, anywhere that the local property owner does not wish me to carry, or store in my vehicle, a weapon.

This includes, but is not limited to, public places of business, or places of work, or private property. The owner sets the rules. You will follow them or...

1. Be asked to leave. Refusing to do so will get you a trespass violation.

2. Get you fired.



Any more questions, consult your local police department for detailed answers.

Answer 22

Different states have different laws. We may not be in the state as you, we probably don't know your state's laws.



I live in WV, here we have a specific law protecting your rights in this situation - employers can ban their employees from carrying, but cannot have rules preventing us from having a firearm in our car in the parking lot. In fact, our law even states that they can't ASK if we have a firearm locked in our car.



Check the laws in YOUR state.



EDIT: And to echo a few other statements here, you shouldn't be carrying a gun just yet. Until you know the laws that govern an activity, you shouldn't participate in that activity.

Answer 23

Just gotta ask.... what state?

Answer 24

What kind of a derp tells their boss they keep a gun in their car to begin with. Leave your gun at home, you don't have the right kind of mind to safely carry one.

Answer 25

Ask him why.

Answer 26

I have a sign “No weapons”. He wants to protect others. Because weapons are dangerous

Answer 27

I don't think there are any laws about that, so the employer is free to do that. If you have a union, they could help.



But your real problem is enforcement. Even if you found a law that supports you, what are you going to do about it. Are you ready to pay a lawyer thousands of dollars?

Answer 28

He is splicing a hair. Call your local city hall and get correct current rules about conceal/carry, request it in writing, then give a copy to your boss.

Answer 29

Depends on the state. Here in Arizona there actually is a law that says they can't interfere with guns in personal vehicles.



Why the **** did you even tell them? I usually have one, but I woulnd't tell anyone rather I did or not.