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February 2, 2024, 08:48 PM | #26 | |||
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February 4, 2024, 12:12 AM | #27 |
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Ever heard the phrase " going postal?" It's doubtful that restricting guns decrease work place violence. In the '80s and 90's department managers where I worked were required to attend several forums about work place violence. The water district where I worked also operated and maintained dams and canals owned by the Fed. Our lawyers got really draconian with prohibitions on firearms. After I retired the restrictions were relaxed.
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February 4, 2024, 04:30 PM | #28 |
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You go in someplace and complete your business in a thoughtful correct manner there is little to worry about with the usual small pocket pistol and concealed carry.
Make a scene...draw attention to yourself hollering at somebody..etc etc.Your .45 hangin on your hip...that never works, even at a gun range. Now if you see a metal detector its time for plan B...about face, |
February 4, 2024, 10:23 PM | #29 |
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When you see the signs on the entrances that say no firearms (or weapons) allowed, its time to about face if you're carrying, RIGHT THEN. Don't go in and decide to back out when there is a metal detector, you've already broken the law by then. Also, backing out to avoid the metal detector might, on its own, be considered suspicious behavior and provide grounds for you to be stopped and searched, and if you're packin', you're busted, right there!
Don't, don't be that idiot, you make the rest of us look bad, and it WILL wreck your day (and likely a lot more than that) If you are armed, and do have to go into one of those buildings, check the parking lot entrances CLOSELY, to see if they have signs prohibiting weapons there, also, and if they do, park somewhere else, no matter how inconvenient it is, and secure your arms in your car. Yes, there's an element of risk, your car might be burgled, your weapon stolen. Balance that against the risk of being caught and found guilty of violating state and possibly Federal law, and the penalties of doing so. Up to and including prison time, hefty fines, and loss of firearms rights for the rest of your life.
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February 5, 2024, 12:09 AM | #30 | |
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The entrances to the property ARE posted at the VA hospital I go to, but the signs specifically cite 18 USC 930 as authority, and 18 USC 930 only applies inside the buildings. There's another federal regulation that does apply, which is why I regard those signs as a trap.
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