What does your mother mean by "something"? Carrying a firearm means you are carrying for protection not to make things happen the way you think they should. Use of force or deadly force comes with certain responsibility and there are always consequence for all actions. The consequences are either good are not good (bad). There are many slow-thinkers that carry just because "they can", what they mean is "beware of me because I probably do not practice but I carry because I can."Pneumatic wrote:I work at a family business and we are all gun owners. However, I was having a discussion with my mother and she expressed that she doesn't want me carrying while I am on the job because if something happens they could come after the company in a civil suit. Is this the case?
If something went down and I had to use my weapon in self defense could the company be dragged into a civil suit or is that strictly a personal matter? Are there Texas laws to protect the company from being sued?
Your mother either doesn't understand the protection that is afforded by responsible carry or she doesn't quite trust your judgement to be prudent with the responsible use of a firearm. I am sure she doesn't mean that the business is more important than the safety of her son. Maybe she is just scared of firearms and needs to have that fear turned into respect and confident knowledge.
IANAL, but the family business is probably more susceptible to liability from someone slipping and hurting themselves on the business property than a lawful use of a firearm for self defense. The odds say, keep the floor clean and clear before you worry about carrying.
Find out the real reason behind your mother's concern and work through that, just because she is your mother.