Can a employer search you vehicle

I recently started a new job. One of their policies is no weapons on property, but it is not gated or secured. I have a conceal carry permit to carry a gun. I am female and work second shift. So I have this for my protection, which is my second amendment right. So do they have the authority to search my vehicle? And if I let them and I keep my gun in my purse, they should have no right to search my purse. But if I refuse to let them search my car, I will be fired. Legally they can't fire me for having a gun in my car cause I'm legal to have it. And our governor passed a law in 2006 stating and employer can't stop me, unless parking lot is gated or secured. What are my rights here. And what action can I take if terminated. They are suppose to start random vehicle search

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Thank you so much I've been worrying about this all weekend. Been online researching I've contacted the NRA and Second Amendment Rights Foundations. I'm assuming they aren't in till tomorrow. I think I'll make appointment with lawyer tomorrow so I kow exactly what my rights are and what options I should take. I had a incident a couple of weeks ago with a car stopped on a foggy night in my lane with no lights on. It was a girl but her interior lights were on. I hollered at her that she needed to get her car out of the road cause someone was going to hit her cause I almost did. She just kept whining to help her. I just felt this situation wasn't right, So I told her I would pull over and help her. Stupid on my part I know. But I was getting my gun out just in case and sure enough here came a girl and guy out from behind a building. Well I hurried up and took off out of there. I've learned my lesson I will no longer stop for anyone other then to tell them I'll call 911. But I made the mistake and told a few coworkers about it. And it seemed like the next week a note was posted at work reinstating their policies of weapons on their property. I feel someone has told that I carry a gun. But I am legal. So I feel like I may be the first they want to check. So I really believe I need to see a lawyer so I know if I can refuse their search and if I can take legal action against them. Thanks again so much. Penny

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