Weapon Storage at work
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2025 11:19 am
I trust that this is the right forum for this subject, if not I apologise.
As a semi retired person I have a part time job with Fed Ex (working generally 4 hours a day in the early morning) at their distribution centre north of Bryan.
At one of their routine pre-shift morning meetings one of the supervisors reminded people about safety, usually this relates to working practises such as handling packages with care etc. This time however we were all reminded that bringing any sort of weapon to work would result in instant dismissal. Now I am sure we all have our own views on this, however the entrances to the building are legitimately posted with 30:06 and 30:07 signs. Furthermore once through the front doors you have to pass through security screening (via a turn-style and metal detector) while security staff check your belongings (which have to be carried in a clear plastic bag). When you leave work at the end of your shift similar rules are in place. Yes this is all a little inconvenient but I accept it as part of the job.
What did concern me though, it was also announced that if you are found to have a weapon stored in your private vehicle, then that too would be grounds for instant dismissal. The parking lot used by employees may be on Fed Ex property (in front of the main building) but it is not in any sort of controlled area, you do not have to pass through any sort of gate or checkpoint to park there (unlike the yard area for Semis and Vans which is controlled) it is the same lot that would be used by customers or visitors. Therefore as I understand the law in this state Employers have no right to restrict someone from storing a firearm in their private vehicle something we can all do in other 30:06 locations such as Schools, Hospitals and Shopping Malls etc. Furthermore could an employer dismiss you if you refuse to let them search your vehicle.
While I am not planning on pursuing legal action on this matter (not something I could afford). It is a subject that I would be interested to hear some educated views on.
As a semi retired person I have a part time job with Fed Ex (working generally 4 hours a day in the early morning) at their distribution centre north of Bryan.
At one of their routine pre-shift morning meetings one of the supervisors reminded people about safety, usually this relates to working practises such as handling packages with care etc. This time however we were all reminded that bringing any sort of weapon to work would result in instant dismissal. Now I am sure we all have our own views on this, however the entrances to the building are legitimately posted with 30:06 and 30:07 signs. Furthermore once through the front doors you have to pass through security screening (via a turn-style and metal detector) while security staff check your belongings (which have to be carried in a clear plastic bag). When you leave work at the end of your shift similar rules are in place. Yes this is all a little inconvenient but I accept it as part of the job.
What did concern me though, it was also announced that if you are found to have a weapon stored in your private vehicle, then that too would be grounds for instant dismissal. The parking lot used by employees may be on Fed Ex property (in front of the main building) but it is not in any sort of controlled area, you do not have to pass through any sort of gate or checkpoint to park there (unlike the yard area for Semis and Vans which is controlled) it is the same lot that would be used by customers or visitors. Therefore as I understand the law in this state Employers have no right to restrict someone from storing a firearm in their private vehicle something we can all do in other 30:06 locations such as Schools, Hospitals and Shopping Malls etc. Furthermore could an employer dismiss you if you refuse to let them search your vehicle.
While I am not planning on pursuing legal action on this matter (not something I could afford). It is a subject that I would be interested to hear some educated views on.
