Armed Security Duty Weapon

[E. Fudd]

Some security guard companies that have contracts with certain .gov agencies are a limited by contract to revolvers, while others allow semi-autos.

You might want to check out what will be allowed with the company you are/will be working for, so you don't end up buying something you are not allowed to carry.

Some of the above companies issue their guards company guns, either .38 revolvers or Glock 9mm's and some allow personal firearms as long as they fall within guidelines (e.g. caliber, brand, etc.).

[Cobra Tactical]

Sig Sauer P226. The double action trigger makes it safe to carry as a duty weapon. Carry with hammer down and the first shot requires a 11 pound trigger pull. Your follow up shots will have a lighter 4 pound trigger pull. The advantage to the longer trigger pull for that first shot is that it will give you that extra second before you fire to make sure it is what you really want to do. In a high stress situation with a very light trigger there is a possibility that you may have an AD.

[MA5177]

I would wait till you know where you are going to work and what caliber they let you carry. When you get your exposed firearms permit ( gun card) you have to quallify with whatever caliber you are going to carry.

Most security companies supply the gun along with all the other gear.

[Fspeed]

Some of the above companies issue their guards company guns, either .38 revolvers or Glock 9mm's and some allow personal firearms as long as they fall within guidelines (e.g. caliber, brand, etc.).

Not uncommon to see bank guards rolling with wheel guns these days. With the economy being what it is, I guess many are willing to use what is supplied versus buying what amounts to a whole paycheck or more.

Don't put the cart before the horse.