MSC 45ACP
Regular Member
I went to the police dept. yesterday to apply for a Cab Driver’s Permit. When I entered the “police station”, I didn’t know if it was considered a “secure area” because I had to ring a bell to gain entrance and the door was opened by someone inside the office. I was CCing at the time. As a courtesy, I showed the officer my CHP and made a gesture toward my pistol (still concealed) on my left hip. I said “I just wanted to let you know because I didn’t know if this was a secure area or not”. The officer said “no problem, just don’t bring it when you come back.”
At that point, I began to wonder if “cabbies” were prohibited from carrying (and if there was a City Code that stated such) or maybe it was a “secure area” and she allowed me to keep it while I was there, but couldn’t bring it when I came back. Does the “secure area” of a police department have to be “posted” or can any LEO just tell OCers (or CCers) not to carry in the building and that’s the last word. I’ve seen posts about this in Fairfax and seen the YouTube video from some OCers that actually confronted LEOs about carrying in the “lobby” of a PD.
The police sub-station is in an area well-populated by folks just “hanging around looking for something to do”. When I first drove up, I transitioned from OC to CC to keep a “low profile” and maintain tactical advantage should it be necessary. I wasn’t carrying a BUG, but would have been more comfortable doing so.
When I go back for my “interview”, I will comply with the officer’s “request” because I want this permit. Another thought dawned on me, though…
Do most cab companies prohibit their drivers from carrying on the job?
Being disabled, there aren’t many things I can do for employment. I’m not even sure how long I will be able to do this one (if I decide to do it).
Anyone have any thoughts/input on OC or CC as a cabbie? I thought I remember an OCDO “member” (or two) being cab drivers...
At that point, I began to wonder if “cabbies” were prohibited from carrying (and if there was a City Code that stated such) or maybe it was a “secure area” and she allowed me to keep it while I was there, but couldn’t bring it when I came back. Does the “secure area” of a police department have to be “posted” or can any LEO just tell OCers (or CCers) not to carry in the building and that’s the last word. I’ve seen posts about this in Fairfax and seen the YouTube video from some OCers that actually confronted LEOs about carrying in the “lobby” of a PD.
The police sub-station is in an area well-populated by folks just “hanging around looking for something to do”. When I first drove up, I transitioned from OC to CC to keep a “low profile” and maintain tactical advantage should it be necessary. I wasn’t carrying a BUG, but would have been more comfortable doing so.
When I go back for my “interview”, I will comply with the officer’s “request” because I want this permit. Another thought dawned on me, though…
Do most cab companies prohibit their drivers from carrying on the job?
Being disabled, there aren’t many things I can do for employment. I’m not even sure how long I will be able to do this one (if I decide to do it).
Anyone have any thoughts/input on OC or CC as a cabbie? I thought I remember an OCDO “member” (or two) being cab drivers...