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Armed security guards play an important role in protecting individuals and properties. Carrying firearms requires proper training and adherence to regulations. Only licensed security guards are allowed to carry weapons. The safety of both the guards and the public is of utmost importance.

The South African percentage of security income turnover to gross domestic product is said to be one of the highest in the world. Increasing competition across the industry means that security companies selling guard services must aggressively reduce costs while still maintaining excellent service levels.

A security guards duty belt is a tool belt used to carry items necessary for their duties. It is usually comprised of a belt, pouches, and accessories to carry items such as handcuffs, pepper spray, baton, flashlight, radio, keys, protective gloves, and other items that may be needed depending on the situation.

Equipment commonly carried on the belt includes: handcuff, radios, baton, hand-held protection devices such as pepper spray, firearms and ammunition, taser, flashlights, batteries, gloves, pens, pencils, keys, multi-tool, window punch etc.

A security officer will often be required to wear a uniform by their employer. The uniform may consist of a badge, polo shirt or t-shirt, jacket and boots. The uniform acts to inform the public of his or her role and deter bad actors from committing a crime. A hat and sunglasses may also be a part of the uniform.

Security guards wear badges (and more broadly, uniforms) for two main purposes: So that people can tell theyre security guards and not just nosy, bossy people. So that people can tell theyre not police officers.