Company Party Carry???

[The Annoyed Man]

EDIT
Ok I finally found it. It is not under a specific header but under the employee code of conduct and substance abuse policy (what the heck) and it states my company has the right to discipline me if I am in the possession of a firearm on company property. It goes on to describe the different ways I can be punished if I am found to be concealing or possessing a firearm on company property. So that tells me that I'm a NO GO for carry at a company event, right?

Is the event on company property?

[gdanaher]

If the company is putting on the party, they are renting or leasing the facility. How is that different from leasing the home office? I vote that it could be argued that this is a violation of company policy.

[Teamless]

I vote that it could be argued that this is a violation of company policy

No offense, but anything can be argued

I stated above the following,

mine has a no weapons policy while on the property, however at outside events we are allowed to carry.
I know this, as our HR guy is a gun guy, while he doesn't like the policy, he enforces it - on company property only, and off, he says carry away.

so it really depends on the company

Concealed is concealed, and if caught, all you have to say is the policy says "on company property" or "I thought the policy mean on company property"

[smoothoperator]

They don't have to argue anything. In Texas, they can terminate your employment without giving a reason.

The key to me is the language does not meet 30.06 requirements so it looks like it's legal to carry. Each of us has to decide for ourselves how much we like our job and the risk if we carry, and how much we like our life and the risk if we don't carry, and make a decision that's right for us.

[The Annoyed Man]

If the company is putting on the party, they are renting or leasing the facility. How is that different from leasing the home office? I vote that it could be argued that this is a violation of company policy.

My company is having their annual Christmas party in Seabrook Tx. The location is Di Amici Upscale Events. Just wondering if carrying there falls under the "if there is alcohol don't carry"? I don't drink and was just wondering y'all s opinion or the laws involved.

http://www.diamiciupscaleevents.com/

Amenities Outside

~ Beautiful Double Iron Door Entry with Columns and Arches
~ Tuscan Spruce Trees
~ Terrace with 2- Sets of Double Doors off Grand Ballroom
~ 3-Tiered Outdoor Fountain and Granite Wet Bar on Terrace
~ Outdoor Lounge Furniture
~ Outdoor Lighting on Trees and Bar Area

Amenities Inside:

~ Grand Ballroom
~ Large Granite and Mosaic Glass Wet Bar with Columns and Archway
~ Banquet Room with Custom Murals
~ Scrolled Iron Spiral Staircase and Balcony
~ Elegant Chandeliers and Wall Sconces
~ Custom Draperies with Iron Decor
~ Custom Hand Painted Tuscan Murals
~ 3-Tiered Indoor Fountain and Lush Italian Trees and Foliage
~ Travertine and Decorative Marble Flooring with Spacious Dance Floor
~ (4) Flat Screen TV’s & DVD Players to Play Slideshows and/or Power Point Presentations
~ Bridal Suite – Brides Vanity and Separate Vanity areas for Bridesmaids with Mirrors, Crystal Hooks for Hanging Dresses, Floor Mirror and Elegant Chandeliers
~ Grooms Suite – Flat Screen TV, Bar, Shuffleboard & Leather Seating
~ Family Lounge Area – Comfortable lounge seating between Bride and Groom Suites

Unless the company is renting the entire facility, it would be difficult to see how it could be argued that they were "in control" of the property. OTH, "concealed is concealed." Only you can decide if the risk is worth it, but there is no legal liability for getting found out. You could lose your job, but you won't get arrested for anything.

[Jaguar]

Are spouses invited to this party?

If so and if they have a CHL, the spouses could carry without breaking any policies, assuming it is not otherwise posted.

[dac1842]

Let me throw a fly in the ointment. Please be sure to refer to your employee handbook and see if there is any reference to carry at company sponsored functions or company property. The reason I mention the property is this, I worked for a company that would not allow carrying on company property, including property leased or rented by the company. If the company is leasing a closed off area of the establishment, or the entire establishment, you may not be in violation of state law, but could be in violation of company policy.

[sobrnola]

I guess since this will be a violation of company policy I will just leave my gun in my car. But I will be armed with 2 good knives and my self defense training...

[longtooth]

AT contact distance, which is probably where you will be, the gun will not be your best bet probably. You will be well armed for CLOSE quarters as you described.

[jimlongley]

Our yearly party, this year it's called a Christmas party, is NOT sponsored by the company directly, to throw a different wrench into the works, it is sponsored by the "employee fund" which is controlled by the employees not the company, therefore I carry.

[sobrnola]

Now my question is about my wifes company party. Since I am not an employee of her company is it ok for me to carry there as long as its not 30.06 or 51% posted?

[harrycallahan]

I didn't carry at mine. The company provided limos, plus alcohol was involved and we have a company policy against carry, so I left it in the car.

[Scott in Houston]

Now my question is about my wifes company party. Since I am not an employee of her company is it ok for me to carry there as long as its not 30.06 or 51% posted?

They can't fire you.

[recaffeination]

Designated driver so I didn't drink, so I carried at the company party at HMNS last week. Nobody cared.