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- Dec 19, 2012
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OK, going to try to write this without giving away too much about my location and get to the point.
I have my Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP). My state issues them to people who pass both a written test and a shooting test after taking a class and reading a handbook.
My store is in a somewhat sketchy area. I decided to start carrying my pistol after the connecticut shootings for my personal safety and those around me.
Just today, there was a shooting within 2 miles of my store. This is a regular occurance. The area is pretty bad and there is a good bit of violence in the area. Some has actually occured on the Target property, dont want to give details about it though and give up my location.
I carry a loaded Ruger LCP pistol inside my waistband below the waistband level. The only thing that can be seen is the clip of the holster on the outside of my pants. depending on how I wear my belt, it will not be seen at all, even with my shirt fully up.
I of course have taken the proper precautions to ensure safety. As this pistol does NOT have a safety, I have a custom holster made for it that is vacuum formed to the gun to prevent anything fron getting near the trigger. Also, I do not keep one in the chamber. Meaning, before I could ever use it, I would need to remove it from the holster, and cock it, to get it ready to shoot. Normally I would carry one in the chamber but for safety of others I have chosen not to at work.
I am a salesfloor team member. Several of my acquantances at work know of my permit but none know I carry the weapon.
Now, I'm just curious as to everyones take on here. NOT TRYING TO START A 2ND AMENDMENT DEBATE. Dont want to be called a paranoid nut job. Because of things that have happened near my store, and even on the store property, I feel justified.
My question is; if you found out a fellow team member carried a loaded gun on them at work, what would you do/how would you feel? Would you report it immediately or talk to the TM about it? Would it matter if the TM has a permit for such weapon and has taken extensive instruction and precautions for everyones safety? Obviously I know if it were to be discovered at an ETL level i would at best case scenario go on final, probably fired on the spot. I do not plan on working for Target forever, and have other opportunities open to me if need be. My safety is more important to me than a 8.XX/hr job.
Just curious on everyone elses take on this issue. How would you feel, what would you do, etc, if you discovered a fellow TM and/or a fellow TM told you they were carrying a loaded gun
Attached are two files of the weapon and what is seen when I wear it. If I wear my belt the other way, the clip can be nearly completely covered up.
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I have my Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP). My state issues them to people who pass both a written test and a shooting test after taking a class and reading a handbook.
My store is in a somewhat sketchy area. I decided to start carrying my pistol after the connecticut shootings for my personal safety and those around me.
Just today, there was a shooting within 2 miles of my store. This is a regular occurance. The area is pretty bad and there is a good bit of violence in the area. Some has actually occured on the Target property, dont want to give details about it though and give up my location.
I carry a loaded Ruger LCP pistol inside my waistband below the waistband level. The only thing that can be seen is the clip of the holster on the outside of my pants. depending on how I wear my belt, it will not be seen at all, even with my shirt fully up.
I of course have taken the proper precautions to ensure safety. As this pistol does NOT have a safety, I have a custom holster made for it that is vacuum formed to the gun to prevent anything fron getting near the trigger. Also, I do not keep one in the chamber. Meaning, before I could ever use it, I would need to remove it from the holster, and cock it, to get it ready to shoot. Normally I would carry one in the chamber but for safety of others I have chosen not to at work.
I am a salesfloor team member. Several of my acquantances at work know of my permit but none know I carry the weapon.
Now, I'm just curious as to everyones take on here. NOT TRYING TO START A 2ND AMENDMENT DEBATE. Dont want to be called a paranoid nut job. Because of things that have happened near my store, and even on the store property, I feel justified.
My question is; if you found out a fellow team member carried a loaded gun on them at work, what would you do/how would you feel? Would you report it immediately or talk to the TM about it? Would it matter if the TM has a permit for such weapon and has taken extensive instruction and precautions for everyones safety? Obviously I know if it were to be discovered at an ETL level i would at best case scenario go on final, probably fired on the spot. I do not plan on working for Target forever, and have other opportunities open to me if need be. My safety is more important to me than a 8.XX/hr job.
Just curious on everyone elses take on this issue. How would you feel, what would you do, etc, if you discovered a fellow TM and/or a fellow TM told you they were carrying a loaded gun
Attached are two files of the weapon and what is seen when I wear it. If I wear my belt the other way, the clip can be nearly completely covered up.
View attachment 2012-12-19 20.25.39.jpg
View attachment 2012-12-19 20.26.26.jpg