Employee Handgun at workplace.

[FresnoRob]

Mods if I put this in the wrong section please move it.

My employer is Pro 2a and the subject of me having my handgun at work has come up a few times. I understand that it's legal for me to have my handgun at work if I have permission ( signed letter ) from him.

The question is does anyone have a copy of such a form letter or the instructions as to what it must contain? I want him protected as well as me if I'm forced to use it in his business.

Thanks,

Rob

[Dvrjon]

IANAL, but for you and him to be "protected", I think his business insurance company needs to write the letter. (And it will possibly come with a liability insurance premium).

The folks in the "FFL" forum might be able to give you more guidance on their processes, as many FFLs running shops arm their employees.

Best,

JR

[erik_26]

Couple things.

First, I always find 'Mods if I put this in the wrong section please move it' funny. The moderators will move, lock, delete anything they wish, with or without your permission.

Moving on...

It is legal for you to carry open or concealed on your person in a business with permission. Much easier if it is your own business.

Note, that depending on the property fencing or building, you will have to exercise extreme caution as to not carry unlawfully outside the property. If it is a store, then anywhere inside the store should be ok. It if it an open structure like a large shop, ranch, lumberyard, etc., you will have to do a little more research as to what is ok and not.

The word 'permission' is interesting in itself. Technically, the business owner only needs to provide verbal permission. However, as you mentioned to protect yourself, you are going to want that in some form of writing so that if things get ugly he/she can't deny said permission.

How best to get this in writing? A formal employee policy outlining firearms in the work place is a start. They could create a policy, provide training on said policy, document the training and acknowledgment of the policy with a signature on the forms.

If you are the only employee with express permission to carry, then I think a few extra steps should be taken.

As Dvrjon, the business owner might want to ensure that they will not be violating any terms of their insurance, lending or other contractual agreements by allowing employees to carry.

It would also be wise for the business owner to have some form of release of liability stating you have the right to carry while on the job for self defense only and you are not to use your weapon to protect the company, its assets or employees in any way.

Also, please consider that I am not lawyer nor an expert in this subject matter or any matter. Smarter folks on here my flame me for my statements or have better ideas.

In the end, it is both the business owner and your obligation to understand and comply with all federal, state and local laws. It is advisable to seek the advice of a lawyer that you hire to help on this issue.