ProForce in Brea new rule?

[eddyk]

So I bought a Glock from ProForce as a security professional, but I just called in today to ask if they had another Glock I was looking for and they said that in order to be able to purchase, I need to be currently employed by a security agency... I never had this problem before... Is this a new rule? Anyone else ever run into this problem?

[send it_hit]

That's not correct.

They may be referring to your guard card/open firearms permits, which would exempt you from the HSC card and test. You do not need to be employed with a security agency to purchase any CA legal Glock.

The other thing they may be referring to is blue label, a special program from Glock to provide first responders with Glocks at a discounted price. With your guard credentials you'd be eligible for that as well.

EDIT: also, I'm not sure if you're looking for an off-roster Glock ie: gen4. In which case you would need to have law enforcement credentials to purchase from a dealer... They may be confused and think you're looking for an off roster gun.

[DFence]

That's not correct.

They may be referring to your guard card/open firearms permits, which would exempt you from the HSC card and test. You do not need to be employed with a security agency to purchase any Glock.

The other thing they may be referring to is blue label, a special program from Glock to provide first responders with Glocks at a discounted price. With your guard credentials you'd be eligible for that as well.

Pro Force only sells to people in certain types if employment. Not open to the general public and they can choose to set said rule as the they see fit.

[eddyk]

Pro Force only sells to people in certain types if employment. Not open to the general public and they can choose to set said rule as the they see fit.

Yeah trust me I specifically said "I have a guard card and an exposed firearm permit. I am in the middle of a career transition. Is it still not okay?" He said "you need to be employed by a security agency to be considered a security professional" I was stunned... Last time I bought it from there I didn't have any problems... And that was like a month and a half ago... Ill try calling again and hope I get a different guy on the phone.

[DFence]

Yeah trust me I specifically said "I have a guard card and an exposed firearm permit. I am in the middle of a career transition. Is it still not okay?" He said "you need to be employed by a security agency to be considered a security professional" I was stunned... Last time I bought it from there I didn't have any problems... And that was like a month and a half ago... Ill try calling again and hope I get a different guy on the phone.

They may have changed their rules. That place has been crazy busy for awhile now.

[send it_hit]

Pro Force only sells to people in certain types if employment. Not open to the general public and they can choose to set said rule as the they see fit.

Huh. That's interesting... I have no experience with the shop. I was speaking purely from the legal standpoint, but you're right. Their shop, their rules. An interesting dynamic for a shop though. I know of some shops here in the bay area that only do LEO sales, but none that are exclusive to security and LE.

[Arkangel]

Maybe its a new policy, it might make sense to them, they may want those blue label guns going to people who are actively employed in security.

[eddyk]

They may have changed their rules. That place has been crazy busy for awhile now.

Maybe its a new policy, it might make sense to them, they may want those blue label guns going to people who are actively employed in security.

I HOPE NOT!!!

Well hopefully a law enforcement agency hires me already and I don't have to worry about any of this anymore (Of course that's not even near my main reason I want to be an LEO)

[send it_hit]

I HOPE NOT!!!

Well hopefully a law enforcement agency hires me already and I don't have to worry about any of this anymore (Of course that's not even near my main reason I want to be an LEO)

hang in there man. my brother just graduated from SFPD academy on May 3rd. He's been trying really hard since he was 20... He's 27 now. It might take awhile, but be persistent. It's possible, you just have to want it. Good luck!

[eddyk]

hang in there man. my brother just graduated from SFPD academy on May 3rd. He's been trying really hard since he was 20... He's 27 now. It might take awhile, but be persistent. It's possible, you just have to want it. Good luck!

Hey thanks brother! that really means a lot. I will stay persistent and do all that I can do. Longer it takes, the longer I have to get into tip-top shape and further my education

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Proforce had a 2 hour wait and line out the door for the last 3 months of Police and Sheriffs trying to get in there and buy guns. I am not surprised that they wouldn't do any favors for a "Security Professional" because they were't doing any favors for anybody. No matter how long the line was, the staff move slow as molasses and aren't impressed
by anyone's badge/creds/uniform/guard card/tactical hat.

[eddyk]

Proforce had a 2 hour wait and line out the door for the last 3 months of Police and Sheriffs trying to get in there and buy guns. I am not surprised that they wouldn't do any favors for a "Security Professional" because they were't doing any favors for anybody. No matter how long the line was, the staff move slow as molasses and aren't impressed
by anyone's badge/creds/uniform/guard card/tactical hat.

Well at least they finally implemented the number system so you can actually walk around.

[winnre]

Every time I have been there the store has been dead. I guess I need to go again!

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Every time I have been there the store has been dead. I guess I need to go again!

I have to admit it was worth the wait. On the same day I bought a M&P 15 Sport, a Windham weaponry AR, and a Ruger 10/22 with a couple of BX 25x2 magazines. It was right around 2K out the door for everything. This was in the height of the panic too.

[islabaseball]

So does anyone have a direct answer on being able to purchase a glock at their advertised prices with guard card?