Depends on the location and contract they are under.
Handguns mainly.
Yes, churches in Texas can have concealed carry security. Under Texas law, property owners, including churches, can allow licensed individuals to carry concealed firearms on their premises. However, churches must provide clear signage if they choose to prohibit firearms, and they can establish specific policies regarding security personnel and their firearms. It’s important for churches to understand and comply with state laws and regulations regarding concealed carry.
That's determined by the security company, and what specific type of work they do. Depending on the nature of their job, security guards may carry firearms, non-projectile emitting weapons, or may even be unarmed.
There are different levels of security guards and these are governed by state laws...Some guards are allowed to carry firearms such as pistols and/or shotguns and some are only allowed to carry pepper spray and/or tazer guns. This depends on the level of security that is needed such as the security guards for armored trucks that service ATM machines,pick up deposits,and are contracted to guard banks all need to carry firearms,where as the average security guard in a mall,shopping center,hospital,clinic or other business needs only a tazer and pepper spray
Act 235 refers to a Pennsylvania law that governs the carrying of firearms by private security personnel. Under this act, individuals who wish to carry a firearm while on duty as a security officer must undergo specific training and obtain a certification. The law includes restrictions on where and how these firearms can be carried, and it does not grant the same rights as a concealed carry permit for civilians. Additionally, Act 235 does not permit private security personnel to carry firearms in specific locations, such as schools and government buildings, unless otherwise authorized.
Yes, members of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) are not law enforcement officers but can be designated as special constables, allowing them to carry firearms for protection while carrying out their duties. However, the use of firearms is limited to certain circumstances and is highly regulated.
In the United States, acts are legal, unless there is a specific law making them illegal. A licensed California Private Investigator who also has a Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Exposed Firearms Permit may carry exposed.
In Tennessee, security guards typically do not carry firearms unless they are licensed to do so and are working for a company that allows armed security. Most unarmed security guards carry non-lethal tools such as batons, pepper spray, and handcuffs for self-defense and to manage situations. Armed security guards must complete the necessary training and obtain a handgun carry permit. The specific weapons and tools carried can vary widely based on the security company's policies and the nature of the job.
Police officers are generally employed by governmental organizations, and can make arrests, serve warrants and court orders, and carry firearms on and off duty and in plain view or concealed. Security officers usually work for private employers, have limited or no powers of arrest, cannot serve warrants or enforce court orders, and usually do not carry firearms. There are exceptions to both groups, but these characteristics are generally true.
Routenely the answer is no, however often field operatives do "carry" when outside the UK and a moderate security threat is determined.Mi6 also run a course to train operatives in the use of specific firearms.
No
No. Cannot carry, touch, shoot, or have access to firearms.