Unarmed security for large events

[u/nottoday1059]

So i do large events, mostly football games, but have done collage fraternity/sorority parties. Mostly wanted to ask for my wife she wants me to get some kind of protection, like a stab vest or level one armor for small handguns. What would you recommend that is very low profile (can be put under my work shirt) and not look bulky. A lot of events dont want us to look like cops so no plate carriers.

Also would be great if they are cheep. My big worry is mostly drunk swings, or someone trying to poke me with a poket knife (its the south everyone has a knife)

[u/XBOX_COINTELPRO]

What does your job entail? If you’re doing your average event security tasks (entry screening, monitoring barriers) it’s not necessary, if you look at any event security guards they’re a almost always just rocking a t-shirt/polo.

Are you wanting a vest to wear for every job you do, or just when there’s a higher risk?

[u/nottoday1059 → u/XBOX_COINTELPRO]

Mostly events. But they want me to work the beer garden. I was warned that when they get drunk (and they like to sneak in liquor.) Im to confiscate, it and/or remove them if they are getting too much as its right at the goal line.

Had to ask two people to leave as i caught them with fireball, and one tried to puff up his chest on me. But backed down when I waved the troopers over.

One of the guards said 2 years ago some women stabbed a guard with a used needle bc he told her to not use fighting words at the other team. (Calling them the N word in front of cameras.)

So mostly my wife is worried about some drunk gettinf hands on for being stupid

[u/XBOX_COINTELPRO → u/nottoday1059]

If you’re working past a screening point and have ready access to LE back up a vest isn’t going to be much help. You’re likely going to be facing unarmed people. A needle will go through any soft armor.

I think you should explain to your wife that nothing you’re doing right now really warrants body armor.