carrying a firearm in your car

[StreetDoctor]

Can an employer tell you if you park in their parking lot they have the right to search your car and you can be disciplined for having a firearm in your vehicle while it is in their parking lot? I thought your vehicle was considered an extension of your home in Colorado? Thanks for any help.

[Boulderar15]

[ailachami]

No one has to right to search your car without a warrent.

[bogie]

No one has to right to search your car without a warrant.

[buckshotbarlow]

unless you are on a military base, ie BAFB, SAFP, PAFB FCAB

[ailachami]

I'm surprise my auto correct didn't change it

[StreetDoctor]

anyone have a link to a statute?

[TFOGGER]

Technically, there's a lot of gray here. If you were aware of the policy and signed off on consent as a part of your employment contract, then you could potentially be fired if you do not allow them to search the vehicle. They do not have the power to "force" a search under any circumstances, but there may be direct and indirect consequences for refusing. Certain employers (.gov, railroads, etc.) may have additional authority under the law, but as a rule, private companies are allowed to dictate policy on private property, so as long as your vehicle is parked on their property, you must abide by their rules.

[buckshotbarlow]

http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/i.../t-329588.html

another thread...same topic

[buckshotbarlow]

when i worked for one of the big dod integrators, i always parked off of their property to avoid this issue...still do when i have to go onsite...as for a military base, ur screwed!