New law to bring firearms to work?

[josh052084]

Does anybody know what that new law says about being able to bring my firearms to work? Right now its in the rule book that I cant bring my gun to work. My buddy said that they are passing this new law in July that no matter what my work says that I will be able to leave my gun in the car. I dont work at a federal building, airport, or school I hate leaving my gun at home.

 

[Armed Eastsider]

Thats the word on the street...July 1st is supposed to be the date it goes into effect.

 

[Joe Williams]

As of July 1st, companies (with a few exceptions) cannot fire you for keeping a gun LOCKED in your car.

Of course, for the ones that are really against it, they can fire you for any other reason. Or no reason at all. Something to bear in mind. Don't go yakking about the gun in your car!

 

[josh052084]

I got about $1400 into my SIG and I sure dont trust any of the douche bags at work. So no, there will be no conversations about that subject. But thanks for the reassurance on the new law, just wanted to know if the word was right. I enjoy this site by the way, just joined and impressed.

As of July 1st, companies (with a few exceptions) cannot fire you for keeping a gun LOCKED in your car.

Of course, for the ones that are really against it, they can fire you for any other reason. Or no reason at all. Something to bear in mind. Don't go yakking about the gun in your car!

 

[tnek]

My company is fighting it to the hilt. They have stated on a company Q and A bulletin board that they do not acknowledge it and cite a example why over the last couple weeks. Each example has been replied to by employees citing the law and the feeble attempt to get around the law.
Sen Nugent has been contacted and pointed out the latest flaw in their blatant lies to circumvent the law.

Some of us are to the point of wondering if we need to try to find an attorney who may be willing to do some pro bono work. We must remain anonymous. I would like to know if there is any mechanism of the state that would force companies to either prove they are exempt or declare they accept the law.

 

[ATM]

Reference link to HB1065:

Indiana General Assembly

 

[XDinmyXJ]

Well, I am glad this is passing but my Company...........not so much! I am going to talk to the Human resources department about this situation. Not that I will always carry to work but If I want to get in a few rounds before work I don't want to have to drive home before work just to go shooting.

 

[youngda9]

I am going to talk to the Human resources department about this situation.

There is no "situation" warrinting a talk with HR. It is now legal, as of July 1st. despite what your company says. Follow the law and keep your mouth shut. Why stir the puddin?

 

[Snayperskaya]

I work for one of the major shipping companies and they just updated all of the employee handbooks to add an exception to the no firearms at work section. It reads something to the effect of "In areas where law regulates the act of prohibiting firearms on the premises we will comply with these laws fully..... and so on"

 

[csaws]

There is no "situation" warrinting a talk with HR. It is now legal, as of July 1st. despite what your company says. Follow the law and keep your mouth shut. Why stir the puddin?

I concur, who cares what they say the law is on your side, and the only way they will know is if you say something to them or they illegally enter your vehicle and go through your stuff.

 

[INGunGuy]

Wow, I am so glad that I can carry my gun to work with me. Our boss, has asked that we carry concealed which is fine with me since I carry concealed 99.9% of the time. Oh and the beautiful thing is that I am a employee of the state of Kentucky...

INGunGuy

 

[IndySSD]

Originally Posted by XDinmyXJ
I am going to talk to the Human resources department about this situation.

There is no "situation" warrinting a talk with HR. It is now legal, as of July 1st. despite what your company says. Follow the law and keep your mouth shut. Why stir the puddin?

^^^^

Don't make a scene, do your thing legally and leave it alone.

 

[MrSmitty]

My employer used to have signs saying no firearms on Company property, the signs are not around now......yay!!

 

[3gunshooter]

I was going to tell my HR dept. but after thinking about it decided not to. I have a very good job and really do not want to get a target on my back from a multi billion dollar corporation for something I have been doing for the past 9 years. Its in our company policy we can't carry on company property, it has never been a issue. Guns use to be bought and sold in the parking lot until they got cameras. Basically been don't ask don't tell.

 

[JoshuaW]

Personally I am keeping quiet. My primary place of employment really takes advantage of that "No reason needed" clause to fire someone. While I know of at least one employee who carries, I am not willing to assume they are friendly towards it. When it comes down to it, its hard to prove they dismissed you over that issue, so it offers you no more protection to your rights than policy before it.

 

[aikidoka]

Bummer, I now work in Illinois

 

[GlenD65]

Personally I am keeping quiet. My primary place of employment really takes advantage of that "No reason needed" clause to fire someone. While I know of at least one employee who carries, I am not willing to assume they are friendly towards it. When it comes down to it, its hard to prove they dismissed you over that issue, so it offers you no more protection to your rights than policy before it.

I completely agree. I am sure my employer would find or fabricate something to fire me over if they found out I was keeping a gun in my car. They are a $9B a year company. There's no way I could afford the court battle.

 

[finity]

My company has (had?) a "no guns on company property" policy...which is strange because the CEO is VERY pro-2A. Last year they gave away a $2000 shot-gun at the company picnic. They even allow hunting on company property. I know of a few people who have always kept their guns in their vehicles & we've had people bring firearms into the office for a little "show & tell" at times (on the down-low of course).

As I can't really see any other reason why the rule is in the handbook, hopefully the new law will ease their concerns for any possible liability.

 

[jeffb]

I have a couple of questions. I live in Kentucky and work in Indiana. I have heard that the security guards have told others that this does not apply to Kentucky residents. Is this true? Also do you need a concealed carry permit to keep the gun and ammunition in your vehicle?

 

[ATM]

I have a couple of questions. I live in Kentucky and work in Indiana. I have heard that the security guards have told others that this does not apply to Kentucky residents. Is this true?

That is not true. The law prohibits the enforcement of a rule on employees. Not exclusively Indiana resident employees, any employee.

(HB1065)...Prohibits a person, including an individual, a corporation, and a governmental entity, from adopting or enforcing a policy or rule that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting an employee of the person, including a contract employee, from legally possessing a firearm or ammunition...

Also do you need a concealed carry permit to keep the gun and ammunition in your vehicle?

Indiana recognizes all other handgun carry licenses/permits and you do need one to carry or transport a handgun in any fashion (with very narrow exceptions.)

You could also qualify to apply for an Indiana License To Carry Handgun since you are employed here.

Indiana Code 35-47-2

Sec. 3. (a) A person desiring a license to carry a handgun shall apply:

...(3) if the applicant is a resident of another state and has a regular place of business or employment in Indiana, to the sheriff of the county in which the applicant has a regular place of business or employment.


...(f) The superintendent may not issue a lifetime qualified license or a lifetime unlimited license to a person who is a resident of another state. The superintendent may issue a four (4) year qualified license or a four (4) year unlimited license to a person who is a resident of another state and who has a regular place of business or employment in Indiana as described in section 3(a)(3) of this chapter.