guards and no gun

[zacklmpd]

I worked for a security company here in Kentucky we were not allowed to carry a firearm nor any type of defense weapon not even a tool knife I worked at a few shady places where I was confronted by several people and was left only to call it in and wait for my un armed as well "supervisor" now currently on a sheriffs department I sit and think of how dangerous it could of been

[The_Outlaw]

I worked for a security company here in Kentucky we were not allowed to carry a firearm nor any type of defense weapon not even a tool knife I worked at a few shady places where I was confronted by several people and was left only to call it in and wait for my un armed as well "supervisor" now currently on a sheriffs department I sit and think of how dangerous it could of been

I have worked unarmed security before (Loss Prevention).
It's one of the worst jobs I have ever had and very dangerous.
Armed is 'definately' the best way to go if you have to work in the security industry.
~stay safe~

[SGB]

Businesses only want the illusion of security. The security personnel like all other employees are expendable.

[The_Outlaw]

Businesses only want the illusion of security. The security personnel like all other employees are expendable.

I agree, that's why it's best to worked 'armed' as opposed to being unarmed and defenseless.
Job's come and go, but you only have one life.

[Unfettered Might]

A friend of mine who runs a security business offered me side work on weekends once and his guys are armed on the job. They do gigs at clubs, bars, etc. I turned him down, I wouldn't do that type of work even with a gun.

[ricardo900]

Yep! 100% correct, they care more about their liability and their public perception than the value of a guard's safety. Plus it's a cheaper to put an unarmed guard than an armed one. I would only only go armed. Don't forget, you are dealing with the "public" in uniform, not a safe thing.

[Phillip Gain]

If you want to get a sense of just how much companies value security...look at the crappy wages being paid to most security guards - armed OR unarmed. For that tiny bit of money, they'll be lucky to get a reliable "observe and report" out of me. More like "Conceal self and preserve skin."

[stingray2100]

Phillip I agree with you .. you just left out one thing.

and to quote you "Conceal self and preserve skin."

you forgot the other part "fill the report"

[Tucker's Mom]

A friend of mine who runs a security business offered me side work on weekends once and his guys are armed on the job. They do gigs at clubs, bars, etc. I turned him down, I wouldn't do that type of work even with a gun.

Idon't blame you...a friend of mine when he was looking for a job applied in a security firm. In the application was a question : Would you be willing to risk your life for our firm? or something to that effect... He did not have to think that one out -- he quickly put down the application form and left.

OOpppppsssssss!! have to add -- Welcome to this forum! I mean this to the original poster.

[OpenCarryYes]

I worked as an armed guard at nuke plant for $7.10/hour. Lol, only lasted 7 months until it got really cold and the threats started coming from the anti-nuke crowd.