Carrying in a customers home?

[Wood&Steel]

Hi all,

I'm new to gun ownership and standard practices of carrying. I do historic restoration for a living, so I'm always going into strangers homes. Even with a good concealment, I believe there would be times where one could see my gun because of the work I do. What is the legality of having a ccw in a customer's home, and what is considered "good etiquette" for carrying at work?

 

[Jaybird1980]

Leave your heater in its holster and you should be fine. If the person says no firearms or has a sign I would respect it (their house,their rules).
If you are at my house keep your paws off of it. Unless it's needed, then i would appreciate you to exercise good marksmanship. The help will be appreciated.

 

[JettaKnight]

Were you told not to carry a gun?

I suppose if you do reveal and get caught, they could (A) give you a big thumbs up, or (B) tell you to GTFO.

In the latter case, I suggest you abide by that.

There's no legality issue beyond that. (assuming you have a LTCH) You can't be charged for tresspass or anything else so long as you followed their request.
Business wise? You have to decide that.


PS - Seeing that you're in Lafayette, if you ever get called to the stately Freeman Manor, you'll be GTG.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Leave your heater in its holster and you should be fine. If the person says no firearms or has a sign I would respect it (their house,their rules).
If you are at my house keep your paws off of it. Unless it's needed, then i would appreciate you to exercise good marksmanship. The help will be appreciated.

I'm with jaybird.

As far as for your business. Look at the employee handbook for such rules. Then decide to abide or not if you are comfortable with gambling your salary.

Per the law they can't prevent you from having it hidden and locked in your car.

 

[JettaKnight]

I'm with jaybird.

As far as for your business. Look at the employee handbook for such rules. Then decide to abide or not if you are comfortable with gambling your salary.

Per the law they can't prevent you from having it hidden and locked in your car.

I assumed he was self employed.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I assumed he was self employed.

If thats the case then I don't think he needs to worry about hr.

 

[JettaKnight]

If thats the case then I don't think he needs to worry about hr.

Unless he has multiple personality disorder.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Unless he has multiple personality disorder.

Which means while in his truck he argues with himself as to which is better glock or 1911's.

 

[Expat]

I guess it depends on how bad you want the job because you will likely lose some if people spot your gun.

 

[bwframe]

I would ungun before carrying into customers houses until you are very well seasoned at carrying.

It's one thing to get "busted" carrying, another to have to pick up your firearm from someone's floor.

FYI - I would advise to totally keep your mouth shut on firearms, carrying, etc. to customers. Even if the situation warrants a clearance for you to carry, don't make firearms a topic of conversation you get into with them any more than absolutely necessary. Loose lips...

 

[Wood&Steel]

Which means while in his truck he argues with himself as to which is better glock or 1911's.

That's the one thing both my personalities agree on.

 

[Wood&Steel]

I guess it depends on how bad you want the job because you will likely lose some if people spot your gun.

That is my concern.

 

[Wood&Steel]

I would ungun before carrying into customers houses until you are very well seasoned at carrying.

It's one thing to get "busted" carrying, another to have to pick up your firearm from someone's floor.

FYI - I would advise to totally keep your mouth shut on firearms, carrying, etc. to customers. Even if the situation warrants a clearance for you to carry, don't make firearms a topic of conversation you get into with them any more than absolutely necessary. Loose lips...

That is a very valid point, thanks. Luckily, most of my work is in nicer areas.

 

[Wood&Steel]

I assumed he was self employed.

That is correct.

 

[Route 45]

You should balance how deep you conceal your gun with how concerned you are with potentially losing a customer/customers.

If your clientele leans toward non-gun people, I'd keep it small and deeply concealed. Sure, it's not as easily accessible, but a heck of a lot better than being completely unarmed. Balance the likelihood of needing it quickly on a job site against the potential problems an exposed gun may cause for your business.

You can always deep conceal a small 380 or 38 and keep a larger handgun in your vehicle in a paddle holster for better access while you are traveling. I once had a job where I was absolutely not supposed to have a firearm with me, which was the only time that I found good use for a Ruger LCP. Some gun is better than no gun.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Just one thing to add, be careful of licensed daycare's. That would be one of the very few if not only homes you might be working at that it would be actually illegal without permission. The one my daughter went to, you couldn't tell from looking that it was a licensed daycare until you were inside and if you noticed the license hanging on the wall.

There is a website that lists all of the licensed daycare's in IN, unfortunately they no longer list addresses.

Child Care Provider Listings

www.in.gov

 

[Wood&Steel]

Just one thing to add, be careful of licensed daycare's. That would be one of the very few if not only homes you might be working at that it would be actually illegal without permission. The one my daughter went to, you couldn't tell from looking that it was a licensed daycare until you were inside and if you noticed the license hanging on the wall.

There is a website that lists all of the licensed daycare's in IN, unfortunately they no longer list addresses.

Child Care Provider Listings

www.in.gov

That is good to know, thank you.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

You didn't say if you were self employed or work for a employer. If you work for a employer you should clear that with them first. If a anti gun zealot eyes it and canceled the contract you not only possibly loose your income you also cost your employer as well. As a business owner I would say not cool. I wouldn't fire you but I would be pissed.
Then ask,When are we going shooting..lol
If your working for yourself thats a call you have to make. As said above I would go .380 or 9mm pocket pistol WITH a good pocket holster. My favorite is the Kimber micro 9. You can get 8 round mags+1 and you have 9 rounds 9mm in what used to be a .380 only size. Mine has been flawless with any kind of ammo. In a pair of work pants it should go unnoticed.

 

[wtburnette]

I would say to either deep conceal as Route 45 and others have mentioned, or, since you're self employed, just disclose the fact that you carry. If you have a website, you could even put on it that you're a proud supporter of the second amendment and carry responsibly. It may prevent you from getting certain jobs, but it may also help so that the jobs you do get are for people who approve of you carrying.

 

[jerrob]

Your better off if NO ONE knows you have a handgun on your person, bad guys and good guys alike.
I am on strke 2 of 3 with my employer for having a handgun on me during work. I'm currently typing this, at work, with a 9mm and spare mag in deep concealment.............it works.
Route45, rep inbound................oh that's right, someone thought it was a good idea to get rid of a way of us to reward our fellow members for outstanding contributions.