I'm a 21 year old girl who works alone most of the time in a small office where we handle large sums of cash (check cashing, western union, money orders etc...). Normally, I only have help 1 day of the week. It isnt the best neighborhood and the shopping center is pretty small. I have considered registering a gun and keeping it on me while at work. Of course the owner wouldn't approve- I'd do this without telling anyone. There has been a rash of robberies at places liek this in the area. Each time, the men had guns, but didnt use them. I would feel more secure if I had a firearm. I would need to be approved and then trianed before doing so, and I'd like to do it ASAP. What laws/ regulations do I need to check for? Any tips/ what do you think?
2006-12-05 02:16:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First, you need to find out about your local and state gun laws. Make sure you get the appropriate permits to buy and own a gun. You will probably need a concealled carry permit in addition to carry the weapon on your person legally. Call your sherif to get the details about aquiring these kind of permits. You will have to fill out some forms, have a background check done, and likely have to do a gun safety class for the concealled carry permit. Once you are on the up and up with the law and have your gun, talk to your employer about how you feel and if the company has any explicit policy about firearms in the workplace. If you have a well concealed gun, they'll never know about it, but I'd be up front and honest about it anyways. They might install some extra security measures for you if they know that you intend to carry a gun around work, with the intent of making you feel safe enough not to need it.
The other thing you need to do is learn about is when and how you should use your firearm. Its not enough just to have it. You need to practice so you can actually hit a target and are comfortable shooting. You also need to be prepared mentally and emotionally to shoot and kill a person. You never want to pull a gun unless you intend to shoot. Trying to scare a person with a gun when you don't have the guts to pull the trigger can quickly backfire on you.
Remember, there is no need to be a hero if all the robber wants is the store's money. But if you feel like its your life or his, its time to take action.
2006-12-05 02:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of a firearm as a weakness (unless you've actually know how to use a gun). If some criminal decided to break in, and you had a gun, they might feel threatened and shoot at YOU. Is it worth to be even more unsafe during a robbery?
2006-12-05 02:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by ET Dude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First contact your local police/sherriff's office about this. They can steer you in the right direction. If you attend a local training for "hunting" it will deal with all sorts of things that you should be told/know about. The best thing you can do is think seriously about this. IF someone came in to rob you and had a gun, would you shoot them?? They might be more inclined to shoot you if you had one! Have a great week and a wonderful holiday season!
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2006-12-05 02:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get a new job. That is what I think, if you feel unsafe and your company/ boss hasn't done anything to make you feel safer than just get a new job. Most people even when trained on the use of a firearm don't realize how they would actually react in a situation you would need to use it in.
2006-12-05 02:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by averyanne77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people feel safe if they have a gun and I agree that you have a right to protect yourself. It's the comfort that you have something to protect you in case something happens. It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Some even carry it at work. http://www.bodywelltherapy.com/second-amendment-massage-guns/
2016-07-29 08:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by lipton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you discussed your concerns with the owner of your business? I think you have legitimate concerns and he should certainly listen to them. However, with that said, I think taking a gun to work without his knowledge is NOT a good idea. Possibly, the two of you together can come up with something that works for both of you. You're asking for trouble with your current "plan."
2006-12-05 02:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a different job, you life is worth more than the job that you now have. Do you really feel your present job is good for you in the long term? Go back to school or do whatever you need, but get out of there.
2006-12-05 02:26:43 · answer #7 · answered by soar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guns laws vary widely from place to place. Some places are easy some are hard. Go to your local police department to start the process.
2006-12-05 02:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by Defunct 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Each time, the men had guns, but didn't use them. "
What if you did have the gun and the robbers shot you.
You definitely need to talk to your employer about your security issues. If that doesn't work try your local police station, they surely will give you some advice.
2006-12-05 02:24:38 · answer #9 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.. i think you have the right to have a firearm on you.
2006-12-05 02:26:19 · answer #10 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋