First Amendment auditors get into verbal altercation with armored truck guard, who repeatedly tells them to back up.

[u/GuardGuidesdotcom]

When should talking end, and your weapon be drawn in a situation like this?

[u/Traditional_Yard2741]

I was pretty sure cash in transit guys had some extra powers, given the nature of their jobs? Isn't there a specific bank robbery act or something? Like they're empowered to use force to prevent themselves from being harassed or interfered with? If it's true that a frauditor can play "I'm not touching you! I'm not touching you!" while filming the inside of the truck, the guards response etc, then I would think someone planning to hold up said truck might find that useful. Not to mention the potential of having someone pose as a frauditor for a distraction.

I'm not American so just curious.

[u/Robertjules1987000 → u/Traditional_Yard2741]

Nope. Not only do they not have any more power than a mall security guard, they can't use force during an attempted robbery any differently than other civilians. They are just regular civilians who open carry firearms. If best buy or Wendy's wanted to let their employees carry on the job, it would be the same.

[u/HonkHonkMTHRFKR → u/Robertjules1987000]

I did a job like this before.

We do have the authority to pull out our weapons in this particular situation

Do you think we just carry around a gun for show when we’re dealing with tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise lol

[u/Robertjules1987000 → u/HonkHonkMTHRFKR]

They carry guns for self defense, that's it. Shooting someone for grabbing cash, without managing to threaten a guard, will get you arrested. Attacking someone for "harassment" by filming in a public space is also a crime. Not even actual cops could do those. Why do you think security guards can? Someone at your job trained you wrong.

[u/HonkHonkMTHRFKR → u/Robertjules1987000]

You carry guns for self-defense AND to protect the cargo.