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I'm going to guess that the dogs were from the city or county force, because ISD police don't often have dogs.

One of my complaints about these procedures -- and please note that this is an issue that goes to the core of constitutional rights -- is that dogs can signal either illegal drugs or legal firearms, and open the person to searches for legal items.

- Jim

Yes, I was talking about the anthrax. It's an offense to lay a trap for anyone (other than legal trapping, however that works these days), and a felony to injure a police service animal.

I'm sorry to sound like I don't have a sense of humor, but this kind of comment can be taken out of context.

- Jim

Is it really a good idea to suggest committing a felony, even if it is meant as a joke?

Black powder has a completely different chemical composition from smokeless powder (nitrocellulose). Black powder is not that common, and dogs trained to detect smokeless would probably ignore it.

- Jim

You are looking at an old law. The law has changed. You need to look at PC 30.06. Privately owned open land or other outdoor facilities can be 30.06 posted.

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You do not have valid 30.06 posting. Therefore, if you are charged with criminal trespass, the charge should be dismissed.

DAs and judges have been known to get the law wrong.

- Jim

I don't know what they alert on, either. That's why I am suspicious about whether they are accurate.

- Jim

Don't discount the possibility of the company bringing in police with "drug and gun-sniffing" dogs (which I am very skeptical about). Many people have been fired and arrested on that basis.

Definitely keep your lips zipped until your manager talks about having a CHL or shooting IDPA or IPSC, or something similar. Then continue to be diplomatic.

- Jim

That is not always an option. Many plants have guarded parking lots far from the public road, and there is no parking on the public road.

All the petrochemical facilities in Texas City are like that.

- Jim

We are talking here about people who checked their brains at that door.

- Jim

This is typical corporate double-speak.

I actually got a letter from a now-defunct cable company that said, in order to serve you better, we are closing our Galveston office (where I live). Our office in Texas City will be available 9 to 5 Monday through Friday, etc., blah-blah-blah.

Do they teach this stuff in college somewhere?

- Jim

Welcome to the forum.

You are right. No firearms, ammunition, knives, clubs, chain saws, hammers, or anything that might get management's panties in a wad.

In reality, they are only concerned with firearms and ammunition.

Usually this kind of rule is accompanied by a rule that you must permit a search of your person, effects, and vehicle upon demand, or be fired on the spot.

According to what you provided, you would not be subject to a successful criminal prosecution. However, you could be arrested.

Some categories of employer such as power plants have special criminal trespass rules that can cause problems beyond 30.06 criminal trespass with a firearm.

Not that you asked, but I heard today on Tom Gresham's gun talk that some employers (U.S.P.S. and Sears were mentioned) are considering any discussion of firearms at work to be a potential threat.

- Jim