Tom357

I'm home, now, and doing well. Last Saturday night/Sunday morning, I had what turned out to be a "micro" heart attack. When I realized it wasn't indigestion, I dressed on automatic, and drove myself to the ER. Being distracted as I dressed, I didn't think about not carrying. For those in central VA, I went to MCV because my transplant center is there and it would make communication easier.

So I got through triage and straight to an exam room, and it wasn't until then that they discovered my pistol. Nobody freaked. The nurse who was checking me out just said, "Oh! We need to secure this for you. I'll call security and they will check it in to the safe." The nurse called security and kept on with the examination and stuff until they arrived. They told me they needed to secure it while I was there, that it would in the safe, and that no one but me would be able to retrieve it. So, today, I went to the Security Desk, they took me to the safe, retrieved my pistol for me, and escorted me to the doors before turning my rig over to me.

They reminded me that state law prohibited firearms on VCU property, but that since I'd come in through the ER that it wasn't a problem, this time, and to remember not to bring it in the future. I assured them that I don't normally carry on campus, but that I hadn't planned on being there, and they understood. While I don't like the state law prohibiting carry on this one state university (and no other), I was treated courteously and professionally at every step of the process. All in all, a positive experience. The CHP definitely affected their reaction.

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grady

I hope you're okay.

Did they fix you up good as new?

dukalmighty

That is great news,glad to hear they understood the emergency and didn't freak out over a gun like some morons would.Very professional all the way around

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rex03

Ditto.. Glad the situation was treated professionally

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wormtown

Quick request: next time call an ambulance. For your sake and others, if you might be having a heart attack, don't drive yourself.
Glad you're home and it was "micro" only. Maybe you need an Enhanced Micro Pistol...

ccman

Good. Hope you feel better. Don't clock out yet.

matdicdad

Had a similar situation two years ago. My Dad's attic stairs collapsed while I was on them. Too bad he has 10 foot ceilings and I was on the top step. I ended up with a laceration under my rt arm that required 35 stiches. Got to the hospital armed and as they began to irrigate my arm I told my Dr that I had a firearm and to please be careful and don't get it wet. He didn't blink and passed me a towel to wrap around the gun and holster. Everthing worked out just fine. Glad you are OK.

retsupt99

Hopefully, you are OK...glad no one went bonkers over the gun.

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Thumper

Whew, glad your heart attack wasn't more serious. Take care of yourself.

Glad there were no issues with the weapon too.

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PastorPack

Glad you are doing well now.

That sounds like they handled the gun-on-campus situation very well.

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