The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Any legal consequences of prohibiting firearms in the workplace?

Glenn E. Meyer · September 28, 2009, 11:01 AM

If there was such a case, it would be well known by now. It is typical for someone to say - Sue 'em - but it hasn't happened yet.

Even in cases of rampages like VT, the law suits have usually centered on not dealing with the bad actor rather than not being able to defend yourself.

If you believe the employer has a right to ban guns, how can you sue said employer if you couldn't defend yourself. That sounds contradictory.

I, personally, don't believe the employer should have that right unless there is a highly technical reason for such. The private property argument (which we have had a 1000 times) is specious to me.

Remember that the private property rights argument is raised by employers not because of some philosophical issue but just because of liability issues soley. Employers can nothing about rights, period.

September 28, 2009, 11:01 AM	#2
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	If there was such a case, it would be well known by now. It is typical for someone to say - Sue 'em - but it hasn't happened yet. Even in cases of rampages like VT, the law suits have usually centered on not dealing with the bad actor rather than not being able to defend yourself. If you believe the employer has a right to ban guns, how can you sue said employer if you couldn't defend yourself. That sounds contradictory. I, personally, don't believe the employer should have that right unless there is a highly technical reason for such. The private property argument (which we have had a 1000 times) is specious to me. Remember that the private property rights argument is raised by employers not because of some philosophical issue but just because of liability issues soley. Employers can nothing about rights, period. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens