Arming Your Security Guards

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Whether you need a security guard to protect your business, maintain crowd control at a special event, or to ensure the safe arrival an important person or package, you might wonder what type of security guard you should hire.

Most businesses might wonder if it matters if the guards are armed or unarmed. There are many variables to be considered when making your decision, as each situation is unique. Here are some different qualities of armed guards and unarmed guards to help make your decision a bit easier.

Armed Guards

Obviously, the biggest difference between armed guards and unarmed guards is the presence of a weapon. Most companies properly trained their guards in how to use their firearms, and when they should use their weapon. Typically, companies will try to hire security guards with law enforcement training and experience as well.

Since they have special training and qualifications, armed guards naturally cost more than unarmed guards do. That said, the presence of an armed guard serves as a natural deterrent to violent criminals and burglars alike, and gives you peace of mind knowing that if a difficult ordeal arises, you will have a highly trained and experienced law enforcement professional there to assess the situation and keep you, the people around you and your property safe.

Transporting a political official, safeguarding the transportation of cash, and protecting a bank are some examples of where an armed guard could come in handy.

Unarmed Guards

Less sense of security

Unarmed guards also provide a natural deterrent to people in any situation. Hiring an unarmed guard will at least make someone think twice about their actions, and unarmed guards can help to maintain control of different situations.

An unarmed guard’s main duty is to maintain order, and to observe and stay on top of situations.They will report any questionable behavior they see. They also can serve as “gatekeeper” to make sure that the only people accessing a building, or another area are people with the proper credentials.