That's determined by the security company, and what specific type of work they do. Depending on the nature of their job, security guards may carry firearms, non-projectile emitting weapons, or may even be unarmed.
In Tennessee, security guards typically do not carry firearms unless they are licensed to do so and are working for a company that allows armed security. Most unarmed security guards carry non-lethal tools such as batons, pepper spray, and handcuffs for self-defense and to manage situations. Armed security guards must complete the necessary training and obtain a handgun carry permit. The specific weapons and tools carried can vary widely based on the security company's policies and the nature of the job.
A typical security guard is not allowed to carry a gun. There are security guards that carry guns, but they must get additional permits and training for this. Guards without guns can do what is called a private arrest. Security guards with guns generally work for the government, military, casinos or some other money bearing entity.
Yes the security cards can carry a baton but mostly a gun
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Some security guards have- and do- carry guns. Going back to the days of stage coach guards "riding shotgun", bank guards, armored car guards. The security guards at nuclear plants today are armed. SOME security guards are not armed. The answer to your question would be "Maybe".
Some do, some don't.
NoAnother View: In some jurisdictions persons engaging in such work must be licensed (e.g.: security guards - special officers - private investigators - etc) and if you carry any weapons asociated with that line of work you you most certainly must be licensed to carry these weapons.
The only Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees who carry weapons are Federal Air Marshals.
There are different levels of security guards and these are governed by state laws...Some guards are allowed to carry firearms such as pistols and/or shotguns and some are only allowed to carry pepper spray and/or tazer guns. This depends on the level of security that is needed such as the security guards for armored trucks that service ATM machines,pick up deposits,and are contracted to guard banks all need to carry firearms,where as the average security guard in a mall,shopping center,hospital,clinic or other business needs only a tazer and pepper spray
Not necessarily, however licenses of a certain level or class of being a security officer, grant the security officer to carry a firearm. Most commonly a security officer is allowed to carry, non-projectile emitting weapons, or even tasers are allowed.
In Ontario, security guards are regulated under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA). The rules include holding a valid license, completing mandatory training and testing, wearing an approved uniform with visible ID, following a strict code of conduct, and not carrying weapons unless authorized by law. Guards must act professionally, respect individual rights, and report incidents properly.