In a civilized society there is no valid reason to bring a gun to work and keep it in a car “just in case”. Just in case of what? A co-worker pisses you off and all you have to do is walk out to the car and get the gun instead of having to waste time driving home to get it? What happens to the employers liability exposure for allowing this to happen?
I guess the great state of Oklahoma still thinks it lives in the wild west where all the cowboys carry a gun. People may have a “right” to do something, but that doesn’t mean it’s the smart thing to do.
I live in NJ and own a licensed firearm but would NEVER think of keeping it in my car. Aside from hunting or target shooting, the only purpose of a firearm is to kill something or someone. Following their logic and mentality, it would be OK to take a coupld pit bulls to a crowded amusement park full of children. They have the “right” to do it. These people are nuts.
Dan, there really is a valid reason, and I am amazed you could be a gun owner and not understand it. It is called the “2nd amendment”. You sound like a guy who would like to pick and choose which parts of the constitution you think are important. You don’t grasp the concept where you don’t have to have a reason, it is just one of those rights we are enumerated in the constitution.
I have the right “to bear arms”.
I have the right to exercise my right.
For criminal law — I am innocent until proven guilty. Abridging my right to exercise my rights convicts me before the fact.
I have the right to exercise my rights. Do not judge me before that fact. Having a weapon in my car is my right. If you think I committed a crime charge me, but; otherwise “do not tread on me”.
Here in Texas you don’t need a permit to carry a gun in your vehicle. As long as it’s concealed you’re okay. I’m not sure why an employer would ever have the right to search your car anyway. I believe this is allowed due to the number of car jackings that are going on.
I must throw the “foul” flag for your hit on Dan. I just love when an ignoramus like you pops up and tells somebody they’re wrong. Very tactful, very mature. I can tell interpersonal relations is a strong suite for you. It must be great to be the one who’s “right”.
By the way, Dan has the “right” to express his views.
I guess your parents never taught you that with every RIGHT comes a corresponding RESPONSIBILITY. Having the “right” isn’t the issue. People have the right to smoke too, but that doesn’t make it a responsible thing to do. Even you should understand and recognize that the 2nd amendment was written a very long time ago when society was less developed than it is now.
Since you are the voice of reason, please tell us, what is the need to carry a gun to work? (setting aside they have a “right” to do it)
Those of you who don’t see anything wrong with carrying a weapon to work scare the crap out of me. You levels of density and paranoia are shocking. I can understand packing when you know you’ll be in a dangerous situation, but 100% of the time is just stupid and ignorant. Aside from being un-necessary, it’s dangerous. Cars get broken into and weapons stolen. Now they’re in the hands of a criminal. What if you forget to lock your car and some kids get in, play with the gun, and one of them gets killed. Try standing up in front of a judge in a civilized state and proudly say “I had the RIGHT to have that gun in my car”. This ain’t the wild west and unless you live in a ghetto, you’re defense of this topic shows your closed mindedness. As for the guy who commented about carjackings, unless you have a loaded gun with the safety off in your lap, it won’t do much when somebody surprised you by opening your car door and putting a gun to your head.
I wonder how many of the fools defending this topic belong to the NRA and watch NASCAR with their gun in their lap. They must think of it as an extension of their manhood. How pathetic.
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In a civilized society there is no valid reason to bring a gun to work and keep it in a car “just in case”. Just in case of what? A co-worker pisses you off and all you have to do is walk out to the car and get the gun instead of having to waste time driving home to get it? What happens to the employers liability exposure for allowing this to happen?
I guess the great state of Oklahoma still thinks it lives in the wild west where all the cowboys carry a gun. People may have a “right” to do something, but that doesn’t mean it’s the smart thing to do.
I live in NJ and own a licensed firearm but would NEVER think of keeping it in my car. Aside from hunting or target shooting, the only purpose of a firearm is to kill something or someone. Following their logic and mentality, it would be OK to take a coupld pit bulls to a crowded amusement park full of children. They have the “right” to do it. These people are nuts.
Dan, there really is a valid reason, and I am amazed you could be a gun owner and not understand it. It is called the “2nd amendment”. You sound like a guy who would like to pick and choose which parts of the constitution you think are important. You don’t grasp the concept where you don’t have to have a reason, it is just one of those rights we are enumerated in the constitution.
Did anyone ever ASK the workers why they had firearms in their vehcles? Any history of problems at this mill? Not enough information here.
I have the right “to bear arms”.
I have the right to exercise my right.
For criminal law — I am innocent until proven guilty. Abridging my right to exercise my rights convicts me before the fact.
I have the right to exercise my rights. Do not judge me before that fact. Having a weapon in my car is my right. If you think I committed a crime charge me, but; otherwise “do not tread on me”.
Here in Texas you don’t need a permit to carry a gun in your vehicle. As long as it’s concealed you’re okay. I’m not sure why an employer would ever have the right to search your car anyway. I believe this is allowed due to the number of car jackings that are going on.
Dear bob,
I must throw the “foul” flag for your hit on Dan. I just love when an ignoramus like you pops up and tells somebody they’re wrong. Very tactful, very mature. I can tell interpersonal relations is a strong suite for you. It must be great to be the one who’s “right”.
By the way, Dan has the “right” to express his views.
I guess your parents never taught you that with every RIGHT comes a corresponding RESPONSIBILITY. Having the “right” isn’t the issue. People have the right to smoke too, but that doesn’t make it a responsible thing to do. Even you should understand and recognize that the 2nd amendment was written a very long time ago when society was less developed than it is now.
Since you are the voice of reason, please tell us, what is the need to carry a gun to work? (setting aside they have a “right” to do it)
Those of you who don’t see anything wrong with carrying a weapon to work scare the crap out of me. You levels of density and paranoia are shocking. I can understand packing when you know you’ll be in a dangerous situation, but 100% of the time is just stupid and ignorant. Aside from being un-necessary, it’s dangerous. Cars get broken into and weapons stolen. Now they’re in the hands of a criminal. What if you forget to lock your car and some kids get in, play with the gun, and one of them gets killed. Try standing up in front of a judge in a civilized state and proudly say “I had the RIGHT to have that gun in my car”. This ain’t the wild west and unless you live in a ghetto, you’re defense of this topic shows your closed mindedness. As for the guy who commented about carjackings, unless you have a loaded gun with the safety off in your lap, it won’t do much when somebody surprised you by opening your car door and putting a gun to your head.
I wonder how many of the fools defending this topic belong to the NRA and watch NASCAR with their gun in their lap. They must think of it as an extension of their manhood. How pathetic.
who’s rights ar being trampled upon?
Question #1:
Do gun owners have a right to walk upon anyones property exercising “their” gun rights?
Question #2:
Does a property owner have a right to turn them away on “their” property?
Those are the real questions. NASCAR and the NRA have nothing to do with it.
Who is your question directed to? Don’t believe its me?