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Armed Guard

Armed GuardAn armed guard represents the top echelon of the security guard profession. Only the most qualified and well trained guards will earn work carrying firearms as part of their day to day duties. It is crucial to know and understand the specific rules governing the use of firearms in private security, including how and when a gun can be carried and the exact definitions of how and when deadly force is legal and justified.

This report provides an overview of armed security careers, including the training that is required, and the regulations which must be adhered to, in order to stay within the boundaries of the law.

 

Armed Guard Weapons Training

Most armed security guards come from former law enforcement or military backgrounds. This means that they have already received comprehensive training in all the skills they need to be expert guards, including the extensive use of firearms. For guards who do not come from one of these backgrounds, it is necessary to seek out specialized training in the safe use of firearms, shooting skills and tactical applications of deadly force. There are a wide range of courses available which can prepare guards to carry and use firearms on the job.

Investing the time and money in a quality education will pay big dividends; since top guards can earn elite positions in private security companies, working at home and abroad.

 

Armed Guard Factsheet

Some guards are only authorized to carry their weapon during defined business hours. When off duty, they can not carry and will get into big trouble if found with their vocational weapon. Other security professionals, such as bodyguards, must carry their weapon all the time, since they are often on call 24/7, depending on their assignment.

Obviously, armed security guards who work as paramilitary contractors will have to carry and use high-tech weapons, including fully automatic firearms and explosives. These guards must be prepared to carry and use their weapons every minute of every day, since there is a constant threat level in many areas of ongoing conflict in the world, such as The Middle East, Africa and SE Asia.

Armed Security Officers

Earning the ability to carry a firearm on the job is an asset, since you can demand a better position and better compensation for the contract. Just remember that with increased power and earnings potential, comes increased liability and responsibility.

Armed security guards can be a real benefit to businesses, since they are a deterrent against crime and help to safeguard personnel, property and the secure operations of day to day affairs. Armed officers are worth their cost, since the sense of safety they provide makes all other employees rest easy at work.

To learn more about hiring a security officer who is fully licensed to carry a weapon, consult with a private security agency or contact a private investigation association for a referral.

 


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