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Hi, I am new to the site with respect to posting, but have read a lot on this site and several others since obtaining my CHL over a year ago.

I would like to know if anyone has seen a Company Policy which is CHL friendly? I run a construction co. and generally employ 30 -40 employees, but only 6 of these employees actually report to our office and the rest report directly to job-sites in their own vehicles. Thus far, I do not have a written firearm policy.

At the present time, the only time the subject of firearms comes up is when a customer specifically states that the presence firearms in employee or company vehicles is prohibited on their property. When this occurs, all employees working on these sites are informed of the rules and made aware that any violation could result in termination.

As long as my employees obey the laws I do not have a problem with guns locked in their cars or trucks on our property or proper CHL.

Any thoughts or opinions?

I'd like to add to that. Did they pass a law about firearms being OK on company parking lots yet or is that still in the works?

I work for a small company that has no policy whatsoever and i like it that way. Why would you add one? If you must though, why not just say that the polices of the client must be followed when on clients' property; leave any reference to firearms out. What if a client did not allow smoking? Would you need to have a company policy regarding smoking? If the client has a safety program, they will make everyone (or at least a foreman) review any policies.

I no lawyer, but I'd hate to see my emoployer put anything in writing regarding firearms. I'm in sales and visit client locations every day and I know where i can and cannot go.

If you feel you really must have a policy, you can just say something like "Employees are required to obey the law on the job and/or while on company property."

That would automatically be "CHL friendly," right?

Welcome to the forum "Derf00"...

As a businessman you must understand that there is a need to have some sort of trust about who you employ...How they govern themselves is really up to them...

If you have some employees that qualify to obtain a CHL in this state, then thats a good thing...If they already have one, then thats pretty much a private issue, and your basic support of that issue is (in my opinion) all that needs to be honored...

Of course if a relationship develops with an employee(s) that turns to discussion and outings to a range to go shoot...Thats a plus...And that should develop over time...As far as really making it a "company" policy, I'd probably just let it develop naturally...And not make a big deal out of it...

I have one obviously, and my boss knows I am a rabid, spitting freak when it comes to firearms...(I don't really spit...FYI)...

When I am in our office late, I bring the carry piece in, and its handy...During the day, its secure in my truck, right outside the door to our office...Its just something I have developed to keep a balance considering where I am and what I do...

Good luck...I do think you brought up a good topic here...

At the present time I have no intentions of putting anything in writing, that will be a last resort. As I said in my original post, insurance companies dictate a lot of what companies have as policy. Written safety programs, drug programs, etc.

Derf00 wrote:At the present time I have no intentions of putting anything in writing, that will be a last resort. As I said in my original post, insurance companies dictate a lot of what companies have as policy. Written safety programs, drug programs, etc.

You nailed that on the head...

I agree. Don't put anything in writing.

The owner of my company actually paid for me to take the classes. As a manager, it is suggested that I carry in the office as well as to jobsites that allow it. However, if a jobsite is posted, I'm to leave it locked in my truck as required by law.

As far as the office goes, myself, my boss (the owner) and our office manager all carry. It has come in handy once. Upon arriving one morning, I noticed the front door broken in. Called LEO and was waiting for them to come. Man starts out of the door carrying a computer. Stopped him and held him at gunpoint until PD arrived.

Derf00 wrote:At the present time I have no intentions of putting anything in writing, that will be a last resort. As I said in my original post, insurance companies dictate a lot of what companies have as policy. Written safety programs, drug programs, etc.

Good call :)
and WELCOME to the group !