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I do understand that if I carry at the office, & am found out, under current law they have the right to fire me for violating departmental policy (or even for no reason at all). Since I really like my job, right now I'm content to keep my "little friend" safely locked inside my vehicle (which I can see right outside the window next to my desk), as it's a public parking lot & not state property.

But what you're saying, in effect, is that these two sections (copied verbatim) from the HR manual do not meet the "effective notice" qualifications for employers?

Weapons
Employees will not carry or keep firearms or any other weapons on department property or at any time while working for or representing the department. This includes firearms or other weapons kept in vehicles that are parked on state property.

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Behavior Problems: Behavior problems warranting disciplinary attention include, but are not limited to:

* carrying a weapon (concealed or otherwise) during work hours, or while carrying out official duties on or off state property. This includes keeping weapons in vehicles parked on state property.