Disney revises guns-to-work policy (myFOXOrlando)

[TigerLily_CM]

I don't sleep with my gun, but I sleep next to it, as it hangs in a cloth bag on my bedpost along with the remote controls for my TV and such.

Just PLEASE be careful when you change the channel...I hate to see a nice TV go to waste

 

[EPCOT.nut]

Just PLEASE be careful when you change the channel...I hate to see a nice TV go to waste

:lol::lol::lol:

*dies laughing*

 

[Tater48]

A night stick would be perfect for a CM in some cases. Like when push comes to shove or well shove comes to punch just get that night stick out and hit them atop the head really hard, that stops most people. I know, it hurts really bad too when you wake up from a hit.

Not trying to be critical here, but since I deal with these situations on a regular basis, I thought I would interject my .02. Unless you are actually trained in the use of a nightstick or ASP baton, chances are when you come up against one of these thugs, the untrained usually end up on the receiving end of the beating. Strong arm robberies are virtually a thing of the past, and if confronted, it will more than likely be by someone that is armed. You never bring a stick to a gunfight, because you are going to lose every time. I agree with SleepingMonk on this and I too am really glad to see WDW coming around and recognizing Florida State Statutes.

 

[mkt]

Say hello to sweetness

 

[EPCOT.nut]

You never bring a stick to a gunfight, because you are going to lose every time.

:kiss:

 

[raven]

I think allowed personal employed at Disney should have a right to posses a gun or at least (and I don't know if they do already) a night stick.

You have to think of this in the Disney minds though. Would guns or other weapons frighten children or other guests. If the answer is yes (to at least 2% of guest flow) then Disney won't allow it. I think a large gathering of the Disney "blue-shirts" Security is enough to frighten anyone though. :lol:

 

[raven]

Strong arm robberies are virtually a thing of the past, and if confronted, it will more than likely be by someone that is armed.

True. But who's going to pay $75 to get into a theme park in order to rob someone? :lol:

 

[DisneyWall-E]

I own a gun and see no reason why they shouldn't be able to keep a gun in there cars. Dosen't disney screen there employees when there hired? I wonder how would disney know if they had a gun in there car anyway. Do they have surprise car inspections or something?

 

[mkt]

I own a gun and see no reason why they shouldn't be able to keep a gun in there cars. Dosen't disney screen there employees when there hired? I wonder how would disney know if they had a gun in there car anyway. Do they have surprise car inspections or something?

Disney does now screen its CM's, but for many MANY years didn't screen most, and many got in before that and are still there.

 

[Tater48]

True. But who's going to pay $75 to get into a theme park in order to rob someone? :lol:

It's highly doubtful that it would happen in the park. If and when it happens, it will more than likely be in one of the parking lots late at night when there are hardly any other people around. I have seen too many people in this situation who are totally unaware of their surroundings at this vulnerable time. I would rather at least be given the chance to protect myself and maybe be able to retrieve my weapon from my vehicle and if need be, stop the threat. This statute is not giving people the right to carry in the park, but it is giving the law abiding citizen an even playing field in the parking lot and to and from the park. If a CM is entrusted to carry a concealed weapon by the State of Florida, and are licensed to do so, then they should have this right also. Not all of them live in the better part of town.

 

[luckyeye13]

Do they have surprise car inspections or something?

Yes, they do, especially for those Cast Members, such as myself while I was a Modified Work Coordinator, who drive into the backstage areas. These can be in the form of a visual or canine inspection. One day, you will drive up, and, instead of just swiping or placing your ID to the reader and driving right in, Disney Security will ask to inspect your car before letting you backstage.

Also, as a note, since it seems that many people on here don't tend to read the entire article whenever one is posted in a thread, this change does not apply to WDW. This is only for those areas outside of the resort. So, if you feel the need to arm yourself for World War III on your way to work at MK, you will still be forbidden from doing that.

 

[SleepingMonk]

Also, as a note, since it seems that many people on here don't tend to read the entire article whenever one is posted in a thread, this change does not apply to WDW. This is only for those areas outside of the resort....

I noticed that but this is at least a step in the right direction. It may take a challenge like the USSC Heller case but sooner or later WDW will be held to the letter of the law on this one.

 

[uklad79]

The memo says the change only applies to employees who work at facilities outside the Walt Disney World Resort area.

I think some of you just can't read! No gun's at Walt Disney World

 

[The Mom]

Say hello to sweetness

This is a prime example of someone who should NOT be allowed to own or handle a gun! He's breaking the second basic rule of safe gun handling. (The first is that you always assume a gun is loaded, and handle it as such, until you have completely inspected it yourself, or a qualified person has done it for you if you are unsure of how to do it yourself.) On second thought, he's probably breaking the first rule, too, unless there was someone on stage who could show him the gun was empty before he picked it up.

Do not put your finger on or over the trigger until you are ready to fire. His finger should be off the trigger, pointed straight, parallel to the barrel.

I'm not going to go into the position of the gun, etc.

 

[The Mom]

Hey kids ...

Found this on our sister myFOX station WOFL in Orlando ...





The company's policy applies only to employees. Guests with valid permits can keep guns in their cars.[/I]

I would interpret that to mean that a guest with a concealed weapons permit can keep a gun in his/her car, as long as it is locked and not visible? :shrug:

 

[WDFAN1977]

Just curious, why does Disney have the right to dispute a public law? If every other company in Florida has to uphold the right to carry a concealed weapon in car why not Disney?

 

[mrerk]

Just curious, why does Disney have the right to dispute a public law? If every other company in Florida has to uphold the right to carry a concealed weapon in car why not Disney?

Because the wonderful FL legislature managed to slide in an exemption for companies with Federal ATF permits, which Disney has due to the pyrotechnics. Or something to that effect. (too lazy to look up the original thread)

 

[Tater48]

There are going to be as many views on this issue as there is members on this forum. Not all of us are going to agree on everything. There is one thing that is for sure though. Being a Police Officer in quite a large city, I can't just pick and choose the laws that I want to enforce. State laws are State laws and State statutes are State statutes. Company policy cannot over ride State law, no matter what company it is, and although I have not read in entirety the Law/Statute in question, I am pretty confident that it does not contain the words "except for the Disney Corporation and or it's employees", but I will find it and read it just in case. This is a State of Florida issue. The States are finally recognizing what is happening in the "Gun Free Zones" and the populous are saying enough is enough. Sure, there are going to be some people who challenge this and who will be fired, and this will be the real test. The Courts are going to have the final say in this matter. I mean, come on, we are talking about a weapon locked in a vehicle out of sight, not about CM's packing while serving you dinner in the Crystal Palace.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

*Runs to find more treats for Fallen Angel, but does it quickly so he does not miss anything.*

Thanks for the beer!


...meanwhile back at the ranch...

 

[EpcotServo]

This is a prime example of someone who should NOT be allowed to own or handle a gun! He's breaking the second basic rule of safe gun handling. (The first is that you always assume a gun is loaded, and handle it as such, until you have completely inspected it yourself, or a qualified person has done it for you if you are unsure of how to do it yourself.) On second thought, he's probably breaking the first rule, too, unless there was someone on stage who could show him the gun was empty before he picked it up.

Do not put your finger on or over the trigger until you are ready to fire. His finger should be off the trigger, pointed straight, parallel to the barrel.

I'm not going to go into the position of the gun, etc.

Somehow I think you underestimate the fact that Stephen Colbert knows how to NOT get his face shot off. He's not stupid.

"Don't patronize me, Sir."
-Stephen Colbert

:lol: