Volunteers licensed to carry a handgun are prohibited from carrying their handgun (concealed or openly):
- In areas prohibited by state or federal law or otherwise posted.
- During home visits.
- During visits to licensed facilities, child advocacy centers, contracted providers’ sites, private residences, or family violence shelters.
Volunteers licensed to carry a handgun may carry handguns on their person or in their personal vehicles while traveling to and from activities that are in the course and scope of their volunteer activities away from agency premises. Upon arrival, volunteers, including those licensed to carry a handgun, must abide by posted notices concerning handguns and otherwise comply with the legal requirements associated with carrying a handgun.
DFPS volunteers licensed to carry a handgun may carry handguns in their personal vehicles but must ensure that the handguns are not accessible to clients. In all other instances, volunteers are prohibited from carrying their handgun while transporting clients.
