Every profession comes with some risk, and there are many jobs that require guns, even if they aren’t advertised.
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There are risks that your profession may not reflect reality. Many people believe that every bank president has unlimited access to thousands of dollars, when in fact this is false. Today, the vast majority of transactions are done via debit or credit cards. These perceptions persist, making them targets for violent crime.
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Professionals can learn how to use a handgun to protect themselves by learning marksmanship and law. You will need to be prepared for carrying the gun. This includes knowing where to conceal it, buying the right holster and practicing drawing the gun when you are stressed. After a few days, the gun will be forgotten about and you’ll find yourself checking to make sure you holster the gun when you leave the house. It may seem that only law enforcement jobs require guns, but this is not true. You will see that not only cops need a sidearm when on duty.
Here are some professions that allow you to carry a firearm:
Attorneys/Paralegals
Paralegals and attorneys work long hours in empty buildings, which makes them vulnerable to attack. Disgruntled clients and hostile opposing parties can cause havoc outside the courtroom.
Process Servers
I cannot think of anyone who would be happy to receive a court summons. Process servers often encounter less-than-friendly people who don’t mind their day being ruined in a matter seconds. This occupation is characterized by the expression “Don’t Shoot the Messenger”.
Dentists
The inventory of drugs in dental offices is plentiful and many are abused regularly on the streets. There are plenty of criminals who would love to raid the stock.
Interior Designers
Interior designers often visit strangers’ homes, and not all clients are looking for new drapes.
Judges
Just like attorneys, there is a multitude of plaintiffs and defendants who are outraged by a ruling.
Paramedics/Firefighters
Firefighters and paramedics are often called upon to respond to emergencies at any hour of the day.
Actors/Actresses/News Anchors
One word: stalkers.
General Contractors
Some clients are not happy with the work of a general contractor. If homeowners are unhappy with their work, there are many unpleasant events that could occur.
Realtors
How do you feel being left alone in an open house? Where strangers can come as they please? That’s enough.
IT professionals
IT professionals often work late shifts, and are surrounded by expensive computer equipment. These individuals are easy targets if there is no security staff available at night.
Pharmacists
You are the only thing standing between a drug thief’s hands and shelves after shelves of prescription drugs.
Bankers
Bank robberies occur every day. Crime would drop a tick if a bank teller was armed to confront a robber.
Elected Officials
Elected officials, as well as their families and staff members, are regularly subject to threats and cannot always rely on their security teams to be there at all times.
Physicians/Physician’s Assistants
Medical professionals should have guns for a variety of reasons. Physicians and physician’s assistants need to be vigilant, whether they are in unsavory hospitals or encountering drug-seeking patients.
Land Surveyors
Land surveyors often work in the middle of nowhere. Therefore, it is important to be safe on the job by carrying a gun.
Reporters
We are blessed with freedom to the press in this country. However, not everyone is happy about how they are presented in the news. Reporters must be safe inside and outside the newsroom.
Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists treat patients with varying levels of mental disorders, some more severe than others. A sidearm is a better option for those one-on-one therapy sessions.
Social Workers
Social workers are often faced with unpredictable and volatile situations, which can involve volatile and unpredictable individuals on a daily basis. Social workers must protect their own lives while also trying to improve the lives and well-being of others.
Jewelers
It is obvious that you should carry a concealed weapon when you are surrounded by precious metals, watches, and expensive gemstones.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
The routine targeting of pharmaceutical sales reps for their prescription drug haul is a common one. It doesn’t help that they rarely travel with a security detail.
Are you aware that there are other law enforcement jobs that require firearms? You can reduce your chances of becoming a statistic by carrying a firearm and it is a smart decision to ensure you win an armed encounter. Continue reading
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