Small step in the right direction...
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:16 pm
So, my children attend a small private school. It is a very family-centric place where we stay in close contact with all members of the administrative, teaching, and coaching staff.
Since it is very family-oriented, many of the parents work or volunteer at the school, across the spectrum of staff.
Case in point, I happen to help out from time to time watching over the school in the evening. While "manning the fort", so to speak, I tend to walk the grounds and move frequently in and out of the buildings.
After doing this a few times, it occurred to me recently to ask whether or not I could be granted written permission to carry during these times. Aside from the general human-encounter concerns, the school is located near a heavily wooded area, so there have been close-up varmint (larger and smaller) sightings and encounters reported.
Long story short, the initial discussions and my formal request were met with absolutely no resistance. From my perspective, I was impressed by the response and, needless to say, was granted carry permission.
It's a small thing, but I appreciate not having to unholster, unload, and store my weapon while in and out of the school buildings at night.
Since it is very family-oriented, many of the parents work or volunteer at the school, across the spectrum of staff.
Case in point, I happen to help out from time to time watching over the school in the evening. While "manning the fort", so to speak, I tend to walk the grounds and move frequently in and out of the buildings.
After doing this a few times, it occurred to me recently to ask whether or not I could be granted written permission to carry during these times. Aside from the general human-encounter concerns, the school is located near a heavily wooded area, so there have been close-up varmint (larger and smaller) sightings and encounters reported.
Long story short, the initial discussions and my formal request were met with absolutely no resistance. From my perspective, I was impressed by the response and, needless to say, was granted carry permission.
It's a small thing, but I appreciate not having to unholster, unload, and store my weapon while in and out of the school buildings at night.
