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Can workplaces keep employees from bringing a gun to work in North Carolina? What the law says

North Carolina residents 18 and older are allowed to open carry in the state, but do those same laws apply in the workplace? The state does have some restrictions and locations where handguns are prohibited. Some locations where weapons are prohibited include schools, law enforcement and correctional facilities, state and federal courthouses, and areas of assembly. Any place of business can ban firearms and post a sign banning them from their premises. Can your employer prevent you from bringing your gun to work in North Carolina? In North Carolina, private businesses can prohibit firearms in their buildings and grounds, regardless of whether they are concealed or openly carried. Employers can post a sign or verbally notify employees of the ban on guns. More: What does North Carolina state law say about recording my neighbor on his property? Can I leave my gun in my car in the work parking lot? Businesses in North Carolina have the right to restrict firearms on their property, including buildings and parking lots. North Carolina law does allow individuals to store firearms in their vehicles as long as they are out of sight within a trunk, glove compartment or other enclosed area. What about police officers? The Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, established in 2004, allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in most locations across the country, with the exception of restrictions set by owners of private property and government installations. To qualify, a retired law enforcement officer has to have served an aggregate of 10 years and have photo identification issued by the agency from which they retired, among other requirements. On-duty officers have the right to carry weapons while performing official duties. Officers may be subject to specific regulations depending on the business or event. Off-duty officers can carry firearms unless a business has a policy restricting concealed carry. Private businesses with posted signs prohibiting weapons apply to both off-duty officers and civilians. Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@ This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: North Carolina gun laws: Can you carry at your job? Solve the daily Crossword