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Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 2:18 pm
by oldboyshooter
Can a person, who legally possesses a Texas CHL, carry a pistol in the glove box of his/her locked car at a Church-School where they work (as a teacher). I know you can if you are visiting, but I believe if you work there they you are prohibited. Again, locked in the vehicle in the center console box.
Thanks
oldboyshooter
Re: Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 2:20 pm
by Medic218
What's company policy as described in the employee handbook?
Re: Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 2:27 pm
by dicion
oldboyshooter wrote:Can a person, who legally possesses a Texas CHL, carry a pistol in the glove box of his/her locked car at a Church-School where they work (as a teacher). I know you can if you are visiting, but I believe if you work there they you are prohibited. Again, locked in the vehicle in the center console box.
Thanks
oldboyshooter
Legally, yes. You will not get arrested for it.
Can you be fired for it if they find out? Absolutely. In fact, I'd probably count on it.
Re: Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 2:29 pm
by PetrucciFan
Legally? Yes, you can (as long as parking lot is not posted 30.06...even then, there is some debate). But if it's prohibited in your handbook, then you could be fired for it.
Re: Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 2:33 pm
by CaptWoodrow10
dicion wrote:
Legally, yes. You will not get arrested for it.
Can you be fired for it if they find out? Absolutely. In fact, I'd probably count on it.
Yup. Keep it lock up in the car, and DON'T talk about anything gun related with anyone at work. Seems kinda extreme, but even casual gun or shooting range talk can get superiors suspicious.
Re: Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 4:01 pm
by RedRaider
Do drug dogs also sniff for weapons (i.e. gun powder)? I know in High School it was pretty frequent that they ran the dogs through the parking lots. If I was a teacher, this would be my number one concern as I know I wouldn't tell anyone I have it locked in the car.
Re: Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 4:47 pm
by fizteach
You can only be fired if it is in your policy book, although your principal may not know that. They usually contact HR for advice though, for any situation that comes up.
Re: Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 4:51 pm
by troglodyte
I do everyday as does my principal, superintendant, and at least one other teacher.
It is legal but refer to your employ handbook. Mine? No clue. Haven't seen one in years.
Re: Gun in locked car at school if a teacher
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 8:56 pm
by gigag04
RedRaider wrote:Do drug dogs also sniff for weapons (i.e. gun powder)? I know in High School it was pretty frequent that they ran the dogs through the parking lots. If I was a teacher, this would be my number one concern as I know I wouldn't tell anyone I have it locked in the car.
My school had seperate parking lots?
