| In order to become an armed security guard and | | | | regarding the use of your firearm. |
| carry a firearm with you while on duty, you must | | | | Weapons retention is all about how to keep your |
| first complete additional hours of training that | | | | gun safe during an attack. It's scary to think |
| specializes in firearm handling and safety. When | | | | about, but your gun can be taken from you and |
| you complete your training, you will be given a | | | | used against you. The training will help you learn |
| card that allows you to legally carry a firearm | | | | how to retain your gun in dangerous situations, as |
| while on duty. | | | | well as how to make sure it's secure and locked |
| The training programs to become an armed | | | | properly while you carry it. |
| security guard vary from state to state, as well | | | | Self defense is self explanatory, but essentially |
| as the number of hours required during that | | | | you'll learn techniques that will help you defend |
| training, but all involve a rigorous, multi-point | | | | yourself, both with and without your firearm. |
| background check to make sure you are qualified | | | | Many of you nave no prior experience with a |
| to carry a firearm. | | | | firearm, so you will be shooting at the firing range |
| Applications to become an armed security guard | | | | so you can at least get comfortable for how it |
| must be done through your state's Department | | | | feels. Some people find that when they get to |
| of Justice or Bureau of Security. | | | | this point, carrying a gun is just too much for |
| What Are the Benefits of Becoming an Armed | | | | them and not something they want to get |
| Security Guard? | | | | involved with. |
| There are a number of good reasons why you | | | | Lastly, there are a lot of laws involved with how |
| should consider going through with the intensive | | | | you carry your gun, and how and when you can |
| training required to carry a firearm while on duty. | | | | use it. The exact rules vary from state to state, |
| First and foremost, you will get paid more. This | | | | but they are all important to know, not only |
| simple reason alone is why many unarmed | | | | because knowing them will help you pass the |
| security guards go through the additional training. | | | | firearms training test and earn your card, but |
| Secondly, you will have more opportunities for | | | | because they are in place to help save lives and |
| career advancement. There are many other | | | | keep you and everyone else around you safe. |
| types of security jobs available (again, that pay | | | | Where Do I Get Armed Security Guard Training? |
| more) that are only open to those who are | | | | If you are a former police officer, licensed private |
| qualified to carry a firearm. | | | | investigator, peace officer or military personnel, |
| Thirdly, you will be more protected. Hopefully, you | | | | you are exempt from the training hours that are |
| will not have to ever use your firearm while on | | | | required to become an armed security guard. You |
| duty, but the truth is that you may be put in a | | | | will still have to register through the State, |
| dangerous situation that a gun may help resolve. | | | | however, to obtain your card to hold a firearm. |
| Sometimes, just having a firearm present with | | | | If you are not one of the above, you will again |
| you can minimize dangerous situations while you're | | | | have to complete the hours of training required |
| on duty, even if it just stays in your holster. | | | | by your State. |
| What Will Firearms Training Teach Me? | | | | Please visit the website of your State's criminal |
| Formal firearms training will teach you about | | | | justice or bureau of security website for more |
| weapons retention, self defense, and certain laws | | | | information. |