Conceal carry

[Old Timer]

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If you were a robber and had a weapon pointed at you you would be getting the hell out of there - maybe returning fire as you run away, not trying to separate people and systematically eliminate them while the cops are 2 minutes out.

Maybe, maybe they just shoot you in the head. Unless the gun owner is trained in how to handle this kind of situation they will probably get shot or shot a colleague than get get robber.

 

[fewaopi]

If you were a robber and had a weapon pointed at you you would be getting the hell out of there - maybe returning fire as you run away, not trying to separate people and systematically eliminate them while the cops are 2 minutes out.

Lol Sparda wasn't giving a clear cut picture of the scenario. There's a lot of conjecture. A robber may or may not rob in the first place if he saw someone else with a gun. But if he had to choose or was going to carry it out and was armed also, then go after the armed one yes. If robber only had a knife then I'd go all Splinter Cell/Sam Fisher, shoot out lights, sneak behind the unarmed guy while the armed guy isn't paying attention or around, take the guy out and rob him. And depending how lucky I feel I'd do the same with the armed guy but with a lot more risk. I'd also have night vision goggles and a silencer while this is all happening. Depends on how I'm equipped, which would influence my decision. Of course if I had a flashbang or grenade, maybe much easier, but then I'd probably destroy the possessions I'm trying to obtain.

I assume the robber would point a gun at you if you missed the first time or detected you before you could stab him or not stab well enough. You should never give someone a chance to fire back, which if happens, then prob run away or somehow fight. I don't assume I'd miss the first shot or first couple of shots. If you do, then yeah you need practice.

None of this I think is all realistic in many parts of the country. Personally, I'd just find a job and make my own money and not hurt anyone. Much less trouble.

 

[Reirrac]

If I were to roleplay a a career thug looking for juicy targets to rob, I would go for the unarmed wealthy looking person or a store I know for certain that doesn't have armed employees. Anyone potentially packing heat is not worth the risk. If my area outlaws guns, then my job is a lot easier; I can get my guns from the black market, then rob the hapless civilians. What are they going to do, call the police? I will be gone long before they respond.

If I were a psychotic loon out for blood, then I would not care whether my random targets are armed or not. Anyone with the means to defend themselves would put an end to my rampage before I take out more victims.

Back to the topic, I understand the need for personal defense, but is it worth violating the employer's policy? I really don't know. From the employer's point of view, an employee willingly violating policy and packing heat in the store is a huge liability.

 

[trailerpark]

Employers are probably afraid we'll use it on the obnoxious customers.

 

[BidingMyTime]

your probably loose 20 others.
That being said, if you want a gun in your home for protection, I have no problem. If it makes you feel safer, go for it, But when your boss says leave it home and I as your colleague have the expectation of a safe work environment, leave it home.

This is the one thing I agree with you on, employers have the right to set the rules, and employees should follow the rules or seek another job.