How do you carry daily?

[w_houle]

Where I used to work they had a no guns on premises policy that they never checked on, so I imagine that if you just didn't say anything no-one would be any wiser to the situation, but now I work on Ft. Riley, and carrying is a BIG no-no. There are certain exceptions but they don't apply to what I am talking about (pistol range opens every Sat.). Anyway, it's not like I can just stash the gun somewhere, just so I can be armed when I enter my door. How do I get around this?

[The Immortal]

Where I work, they do not have a policy (Municipal). As a result, I carried everyday, very discretely. Always had ankle holster ready for that rare occasion.

[doncameron]

Are you a civilian or military?
Live on Base or off.
I am assuming civilian and live off Base.
register the firearm with the Provost Marshalls office (safer for you when
going to the range).
Keep it in your trunk!( not really legal on base) I never searched a vehicles trunk for a simple traffic stop either.
stop at a safe place on the way home and remove it from the trunk.

[w_houle]

You are correct on being a civ and off post. The thing that bothers me is once this new gate guard firm gets the contract they might be doing random and total car searches, and thats the part that bugs me:rolleyes:

[tegemu]

Many bases do random car searches from time to time and if you were caught you would be in deep Ca-Ca. On a Military Reservation it is a Federal Offense.

[Spade Cooley]

Using Civilians as gate guards on Military Bases is a big mistake in my opinion. Every time they turn control over to an outsider, control is lost. They have also civilianized the Mess Hall. I'll bet they can't even make SOS.

Do anything you have to do but keep it out of sight and the carry a secret.

[Microgunner]

Small of the back.

[Tommy Vercetti]

if it is a federal felony why take the chance ?

[Bob F.]

business opportunity: buy a small building off-base, near the gate and install some good lockers, etc. Manned 24-7, good security, $25/month/advertise "gun friendly"..........

Stay safe.
Bob

[Dwight55]

w houle, . . . we are strictly NOT PERMITTED to CCW at my employer. The written handbook rule even frowns on guns on the property (not a ban, . . . just certain criteria to be met).

IF I KNOW when I leave each morning that it is "to work and to home" I will often leave my weapon at home, . . . figuring that the percentage is in my favor of not needing my weapon in those circumstances.

IF I KNOW when I leave that I am probably going somewhere else, . . . my "target pistol" goes with me in my vehicle. Sometimes I do go to the range after work, . . . and sometimes I don't get there because I had to go somewhere else, . . . and the range closed before I could get back to it:)

Do you have range privileges? Do you have a target pistol? Works for me.

May God bless,
Dwight

[Hallucinator]

Summer: Glock 23 in belt slide holster under loose shirt.

Winter: Sig 228 or XD 45 in IWB holster under jacket.

[Sigma 40 Blaster]

I don't know where you live but in Texas if your employer says don't carry you do not have the right to carry on their premises (parking lot not included unless the company says otherwise), sounds like you work at a facility that is a little different than anywhere I have worked...you don't carry unless you want to face felony charges that will result in jail time, loss of your CHL permit, loss of your job...and the list goes on and on.

Other than that carry your range weapon in a locked box in your trunk when going shooting after work so the gun isn't readily accessible by anyone and you should be covered. Even if someone finds that you're more likely to be able to talk your way out of it. On the rare occasions that I took weapons on the premises of my last job (a state university) that's what I did. For everyday carry I'd recommend a locked box that'll fit inside of your glove compartment which should be locked before you enter the facilities...you could still use the range argument and keep the weapon out of unintended hands.

I am also making a huge distinction between carrying on person and vehicle in this post...I have found most people will overlook storage of weapons as I suggested far more easily than they would finding out you are packing in an ankle holster or IWB.

[Arizona Fusilier]

Sounds like you need to make major life-style adjustments. Carrying on the military reservation is a big no-no, and the penalty is not worth the chance of you actually needing a weapon. Random, violent crime is virtually non-existent on a military reservation. And unlike other places where weapons are prohibited, they are actually taking proactive steps to A. ensure no one else is carrying and B. keeping hoodlums and neer-do-wells away from your place of work in the first place.

Your exposure, for lack of a better term, is your commute to and from work. If crime is prevalent in your AO, I would drive straight to and from work and retrieve my piece at home before going out and about. Keep the doors locked on my car, and be picky about my route, etc.

If these things are not acceptable, or just way too impractical for you, I would recommend looking for another job. Sorry, I don't mean to be flip, but you have to come to grips with your priorities, and make a hard decision.

Hope that helps.

[ace1001]

Does this sound like our right to bear arms is being infringed? Ace