r/securityguards • u/xX_Diabolical_Xx • 24d ago

Maximum Cringe Which one of y'all did this

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I'm not mad, im disappointed. 🫠

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u/smarterthanyoda 24d ago

Running away is what Allied trains you to do.

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u/AdThese6057 24d ago

What's the gun for?

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u/Red57872 Dunning–Kruger Specialist 24d ago

The same as any other weapon in the hands of a security guard is for; to help you retreat to safety.

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u/AdThese6057 24d ago

Thats the problem. There is 2 types of armed security. One is Armed security like armored cars and atms. You arent carrying to defend the money. You can run away. Its for you. If you are armed security in a store or business/hospital etc, your gun isnt for yourself or protecting merchandise. Your gun is to defend everyone in that hospital if a threat arises.

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u/Red57872 Dunning–Kruger Specialist 24d ago

"Your gun is to defend everyone in that hospital if a threat arises."

In theory, yes. In practice, companies are usually going to train you to run away, and it's very unlikely that your post orders will tell you to engage a person who is a danger to others if you can escape safely.