Work: active shooter training but doesn't allow cc

[C-dub]

I use to work in the oilfield. Our company did not allow anyone to carry firearms. Each year they would produce an emergency response spreadsheet. Basically training for what to do with different scenarios, inclement weather, spills, well control issues. They did have an "active shooter" portion to the spreadsheet. We were advised to either hide or throw rocks or objects at the shooter! Could you imagine stopping an active shooter with a rock?!

Anything specifically against throwing chunks of lead?

The only thing specifically against "throwing chunks of Lead" was the anti-gun literature in the employee handbook and the signs we had to put on each location stating " No Firearms allowed"

My former employer did the same except for signage. There was none of any kind. Not a 30.03 to be found and not a single "no firearms" sign anywhere. They also had it in their policy that visitors and guests were not allowed to have a firearm in the building, but did not require them to read the company policy before entering and agreeing to that policy. It was all a joke and most people knew it. My current employer is not much better. At least they have the proper signage and everything. Still no weapons at work, not even a pocket knife according to policy, but such is the nature of the industry.

It really is amazing to think about. There are far more dangerous weapons available that we use at work every day than a pocket knife and the same goes for schools that freak out if a kid has a pocket knife. There are knives in the kitchen and scissors all over the place. Sometimes it hurts one's head to think about the ridiculousness of certain policies.

[Middle Age Russ]

While policies may be ridiculous, you can always count on training to be in line with policies. One thing I am happy to hear from the OP is that his employer at least recognizes that surviving an active shooter may require active resistance of some kind. That at least doesn't short-circuit everyone's thought processes before they begin.

[Taypo]

While policies may be ridiculous, you can always count on training to be in line with policies. One thing I am happy to hear from the OP is that his employer at least recognizes that surviving an active shooter may require active resistance of some kind. That at least doesn't short-circuit everyone's thought processes before they begin.

Maybe the employer should consider armed security or allowing concealed carry, rather than empowering their employees to throw red Swinglines at a bad guy. Obviously they're aware of the declining state of the workplace but they're not willing to do anything other than a presentation, judging by the sounds of it. It's irresponsible and dangerous.