what do you guys think gun store employees carrying firearms?

[Soldier415]

Was that Dan showing off again -

Mine doesn't have a compensator, but it does have an OD green frame. Both Joe and Ethan have compensated 1911s...

[CHS]

It's funny, we've had MULTIPLE cops from MULTIPLE departments ask us straight out why we don't CCW to/from work. When we mention that we can't get a CCW, or aren't interested in applying, they say "And? Why don't you CCW to/from work again?". They've basically given us blanket permission to do so.

Yes, to do so would be illegal, and no we don't. But still, I've always thought that was funny.

As to me... IWB FTMFW!

[Ed_in_Sac]

So?

Why would you not allow them to carry??? Banks have armed guards, gun stores should too. Would suppose that the gun store owner/employee is a lot better trained than a most security guards (no offense meant).

[AJAX22]

There was a recent post about a gun shop in San Jose that was being robbed of a gun and ammo. Turned out bad for the bad guy. The incident happened in the early 90's but it was refreshing to read about it and the guts people find when it is truly needed. Anyone have a link? The OP really should read it.

Are you talking about the guy Quarterbore popped? the one with the 9mm AR ?

[CAL.BAR]

Gunshops with LOC employees are small enclaves of pure 2A freedom. I can only hope that this freedoms spread to all of society.

I expect to see LOC and it makes me wonder what they are thinking when I don't see LOC.

Actually gunshops and ranges very accurately reflect the real world out side. "They" can carry loaded and "I" can't. No, I don't like seeing ANYONE carry a loaded firearm when I can't. Yes it puts me at a huge disadvantage and makes me feel like a 2nd class citizen. But. . . it's THEIR private property and "they" get to make the rules.

Though I do find it interesting that the same gunshops and ranges which purport to want to see "everyone" being able to carry and carry loaded and concealed (b/c we're so responsible, trust worthy and safe) but then scream bloody murder if we, god forbid, walk into their range lobby or the gunshop with a gun not locked up in a case. WTF? If you want "me" (the great unwashed) to be able to carry loaded and concealed on the street and in your neighborhoods, then why can't we start expressing our 2A freedoms in YOUR gunshop or YOUR shooting range lobby?

In the end, all of us just want to be able to be armed and have the "other" guy not.

[Spyduh]

It's funny, we've had MULTIPLE cops from MULTIPLE departments ask us straight out why we don't CCW to/from work. When we mention that we can't get a CCW, or aren't interested in applying, they say "And? Why don't you CCW to/from work again?". They've basically given us blanket permission to do so.

Yes, to do so would be illegal, and no we don't. But still, I've always thought that was funny.

As to me... IWB FTMFW!

I would think that working at a gun store would be a "good cause" reason for a "may issue" ccw. But then again, no one knows the subjective reasonings why sheriffs/chiefs approve "good cause" ccw's. There definitely needs to be ccw reform in CA. All we can do is wait...



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[SixPointEight]

I would think that working at a gun store would be a "good cause" reason for a "may issue" ccw. But then again, no one knows the subjective reasonings why sheriffs/chiefs approve "good cause" ccw's. There definitely needs to be ccw reform in CA. All we can do is wait...



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And FIGHT! There's a sheriffs election coming up.

[sniper5]

Anybody who is bothered by people carrying around loaded weapons can stay away from gun shops and shooting ranges.

[CHS]

I would think that working at a gun store would be a "good cause" reason for a "may issue" ccw. But then again, no one knows the subjective reasonings why sheriffs/chiefs approve "good cause" ccw's. There definitely needs to be ccw reform in CA. All we can do is wait...

What angers me is that EVERY single Orange County CCW I've seen lately has stipulations on the back that they are for work-related tasks ONLY.

Basically what that's saying is that my life is only good enough to protect while I'm going to and from work. But it's not worth peanuts on the weekends.

Thanks Hutchens.

[Gryff]

I'm for it.

[JagerTroop]

and the ones you don't see carrying are most likely carrying concealed.
I am not sure what opinion you are looking for.
Do I feel more safe that a well armed gun shop is less likely to get robbed while I am there? Yes.
Does it bother me to see them open carry? No.
Should gun shop personnel be allowed to carry? Absolutely.

+1

and to add... Everyone that's not already carrying, should be allowed to. Gangbangers and thugs are carrying already... why not the good people of this state/country?

[IrishPirate]

anyone who had a problem with it is probably thinking of doing something bad.....

every business owner, employee, and customer should be allowed to carry a loaded firearm. perhaps we wouldn't have such a high unemployment rate if everyone was carrying guns.....afterall, who wants to fire the guy that can fire back????

[IrishPirate]

I seem to recall that a few years ago, a couple of Mexican Gangbangers walked into a gunstore in Modesto where the employees open carried. The gangbangers walked in armed, and announced their intentions to rob the gunstore. The gangbangers left the store in body bags if I remember correctly.

waste of a body bag if you ask me.....feed them to the California Condors so they can grow and multiply, then they wont be on the ESL and we can hunt with lead again, then bill their families for the transportation cost of the bodies. Everyone wins.

[THE 0NE]

we carry at the shop people have said the feel safer that we do when they are here and all of my guys have taken classes for holster carrying.

[Cokebottle]

What angers me is that EVERY single Orange County CCW I've seen lately has stipulations on the back that they are for work-related tasks ONLY.

Basically what that's saying is that my life is only good enough to protect while I'm going to and from work. But it's not worth peanuts on the weekends.

Thanks Hutchens.

So keep your blackberry or a notebook computer with you.
Posting on Calguns is work related... you aren't a 9-5er... you're on duty 24/7!

What really sucks is I could get away with that in my line of work (even when I'm not on call, if I'm within 2 hours of work I would be expected to go directly in)... except for the fact that even with a CCW, I can't carry while on duty. They aren't crazy about pepper spray, but they aren't going to push the issue and tell me I can't carry it.