Michael Hopkins
Regular Member
Hello all;
I'm OC on my way to school. I stow my XD in the car so as not to violate the campus policy (it's a privately run school). I'm about to take off my SERPA as well when I realize I'm really late. So, I leave the holster on and head in to class.
About half way through class, we have a break, so I remove the holster and stow it in my bag. Then, a thought! Maybe I can just wear the holster and not have any problems. Better approach the admins and make sure, though.
Class gets out, and I find the campus head. I tell him that out of respect for campus policy, my firearm is stowed in my vehicle, but to avoid the pain of having to take off my holster and put it back on every time I come to/from school, I'd like to just wear it.
I tell you all, if looks could kill, I wouldn't be writing this now. You'd think I had just waved my 45's muzzle under his nose. He proceeds to reiterate to me that there are no weapons allowed in the building (yes, I know, I just told him as much), but he would have no problems with JUST the holster. I thank him and he stalks away, glaring at me one more time.
Holy cow! If I was looking to cause trouble, do you think I would have even asked? At least I know I can wear the SERPA without too much trouble, but as I'm likely on his "watch list" now, I think I'll just take the time to take it off, or :shudder: not even carry if I'm heading to school.
I was hoping for a little better reaction when I approached the issue in an open and friendly manner, but I guess I really am just a bad guy that doesn't know it yet.
Oh the joy...
Oh well;
Mike
I'm OC on my way to school. I stow my XD in the car so as not to violate the campus policy (it's a privately run school). I'm about to take off my SERPA as well when I realize I'm really late. So, I leave the holster on and head in to class.
About half way through class, we have a break, so I remove the holster and stow it in my bag. Then, a thought! Maybe I can just wear the holster and not have any problems. Better approach the admins and make sure, though.
Class gets out, and I find the campus head. I tell him that out of respect for campus policy, my firearm is stowed in my vehicle, but to avoid the pain of having to take off my holster and put it back on every time I come to/from school, I'd like to just wear it.
I tell you all, if looks could kill, I wouldn't be writing this now. You'd think I had just waved my 45's muzzle under his nose. He proceeds to reiterate to me that there are no weapons allowed in the building (yes, I know, I just told him as much), but he would have no problems with JUST the holster. I thank him and he stalks away, glaring at me one more time.
Holy cow! If I was looking to cause trouble, do you think I would have even asked? At least I know I can wear the SERPA without too much trouble, but as I'm likely on his "watch list" now, I think I'll just take the time to take it off, or :shudder: not even carry if I'm heading to school.
I was hoping for a little better reaction when I approached the issue in an open and friendly manner, but I guess I really am just a bad guy that doesn't know it yet.
Oh the joy...
Oh well;
Mike