A local business owner with several offices in Georgia is now requiring all of his employees to get a concealed carry license and be armed. [More]Sorry, pal. I wouldn't work for you, and not just because of your presuming to impose a Judge on me. That's not what I believe would serve me best. But thanks for the free gun.
Here's my beef: Who does this guy think he is, telling another human being he's going to require them to apply for permission to exercise a right?
That and you don't pressure somebody into something deeply personal like that. Seems to me if overmuch angst is caused, you're just asking for unforeseen issues to manifest. You don't want that happening with a gun, both from a safety and from a liability perspective.
[Via Florida Guy]
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What about a can of pepper spray? What is limit of mandatory employment safety policies that do not take God giving rights away? Do you support the draft? Back to the gun, he's not saying you have to use the gun while on the job, he's saying to be in possession of one. What about steel toed boots and hardhats, which are demanded to be used. The gun is just carried and who knows, it could save someone/s life if used.
Stop with the non sequiturs.
He's requiring permits.
If you want to ask someone for their permission to exercise YOUR "God giving right," go for it. Leave me out of it.
And yeah, you bet I oppose slavery and dragooning the unwilling to die or be maimed to advance the globalist agenda.
David's correct in that there is offense in demanding that others obtain a permit for a self-evident inherent right. The very idea is absurd on its face!
Of course, should the business owner have encouraged/mandated his employees to be armed on the basis of their inherent right alone, armed men with guns would be along in short order to toss the owner into a cage and steal/destroy his business.
I am not smart enough to untangle the mess made by living in a society founded on natural law and delegated authority, but ruled by lethal force, deception, and lies.
-PG
I'd have handled it something like this as an employer for non-security professional personnel:
With the understanding that I would not presume to abuse my position as employer to unduly pressure you on a personal choice, I encourage you to bear arms voluntarily at work. For those of you who are uncertain of the idea, I will be happy to provide resources so that you can make an informed decision. If you are interested in participating, I will provide financial assistance of up to $X for obtaining certified training, to include understanding laws and liabilities that could affect you, and in procuring the appropriate firearm and holster of your choice.
David , you have put forth an example of a reasonable policy .
I always enjoy your take on issues.
Thanks for all your hard work.
R
Couldn't have said it better. Well, maybe "strongly" encourage....
And in more than a few places, there's no permit required for carry (concealed or otherwise) at work, so at least potentially the "have to get a permit" shouldn't even be an issue there. "I would strongly urge you to carry, and will cheerfully foot the bill for up to X dollars and Y time to make sure that you are 'well regulated' when you are carrying."
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