June 2025
How to Make a Weapon Selection When Arming Your Security Team
Firearms in the security industry are generally utilized in more specialized roles and distinctive functions in areas which have increased risk. In some instances, it’s appropriate for security officers to be armed. Here are some aspects to consider and train for when arming personnel.
Always Armed, Rarely Drawn: Rethinking Firearms in Executive Protection
Today’s protection professionals are far more likely to blend into the background than dominate it. And while many of them are armed, the weapon is seldom used and that is 100 percent by design.
The 5 Steps in a Use-of-Force Continuum
Private security officers can use force in some situations. Here’s a look at the type of policy that outlines how officers can use force.
Training Builds Frameworks of Support for Armed Security Personnel
Armed security officers are trained to respond to threats in seconds. We spoke with an expert on firearms training to learn more about what this entails and how to provide support for your team when an incident occurs.
Leveraging Lockers: The Future of Weapons Storage is Here
Intelligent weapons lockers represent the future in managing weapons, and departments that leverage them are investing in operational efficiency.
5 Nonlethal Weapons Used by Private Security
Firearms aren’t the only weapons available to private security personnel. Here we take a look at five of the most commonly used nonlethal weapons that a range of officers might use in the course of their work.
Is Security Well-Positioned to Influence Decisions Around Arming Guards?
In our podcast episode, Kevin Jones, CPP, PCI, addresses key considerations for arming security professionals, from legal liability to insurance to continuous training.
