Armed Security Guards

State-licensed armed officers with firearm permits and enhanced training. Deployed for high-risk sites, executive protection, cash transport, and VIP coverage — same day in most markets.

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Trusted by 50+ enterprise clients across 40+ cities

50+

Enterprise clients

200+

Locations served

40+

Cities covered

Licensed & Insured
24/7 Dispatch
Same-day Deployment
Use Cases

When armed
coverage is
required.

Armed coverage is the right call when threat profile, asset value, or insurer requirements demand it. These are the most common scenarios our clients book.

High-risk retail & commercial

Locations with elevated theft, robbery, or hostile-trespass risk benefit from a visibly armed deterrent on-site.

Cash handling & transport

Cash-heavy businesses, ATM servicing, and bank-to-vendor transport require armed personnel under most insurer requirements.

Executive & VIP protection

Personal protection details for executives, public figures, and high-net-worth principals — uniformed or plainclothes.

Banks & financial institutions

Branch locations, lobby coverage, and after-hours protection for financial firms with regulator-driven security mandates.

Events with public figures

Political events, fundraisers, and gatherings where elected officials or controversial speakers require credible armed coverage.

Hostile environments

Active disputes, threats, or post-incident hardening where the deterrent value of armed officers is materially higher.

Compliance

Higher
bar than
unarmed.

Armed officers operate under stricter licensing, training, and insurance requirements than unarmed personnel. Every credential is verified before deployment.

Firearm Permit

State-issued firearm permits

Every armed officer carries the firearm permit required in their jurisdiction — Class G in Florida, BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit in California, Level III in Texas, and equivalents in 40+ states. Permits are verified at the source.

State Licensing

Statewide security licensing

In addition to the firearm permit, officers hold the underlying state security guard license. Both credentials must be current — we track renewal dates and pull officers from rotation if either lapses.

Training

Use-of-force & de-escalation

Armed officers complete additional certifications beyond the unarmed baseline: live-fire qualification, use-of-force law, de-escalation protocols, and continuing education on a state-mandated cadence.

Insurance

Insurance & bonding

Network agencies carry general liability with armed-specific endorsements and surety bonding where required. Certificates of insurance can name your organization as additional insured — typically issued within one business day.

Process

Deployed
in under
24 hours.

Standard armed deployments are confirmed and on-site the same day in most markets. Executive details and sensitive assignments may require 24 hours for proper officer matching.

(01)

Tell us your needs

Specify your location, dates, threat profile, and whether you need uniformed or plainclothes armed coverage. We confirm jurisdictional licensing requirements upfront.

(02)

Choose your guards

Review profiles from our vetted armed-officer network. Every guard's firearm permit, state license, and training history is verified before they appear in results.

(03)

Deploy & manage

Officers report on-site with credentials documented. Track shifts, incidents, and reports through one dashboard. Insurance certificates available on request.

Included

What's
included.

Every armed booking through Calvis includes verified credentials, insurance documentation, and ongoing oversight as standard.

State-licensed armed officers

Every officer holds the armed security license required in your jurisdiction (e.g. Class G in FL, BSIS Exposed Firearm in CA).

Verified firearm permits

Firearm permits, qualification records, and renewal dates are validated before any officer is dispatched.

Enhanced training standards

Use-of-force, de-escalation, and continuing-education requirements that exceed unarmed minimums.

Bonded & insured coverage

Agencies in our network carry general liability and armed-specific endorsements. Certificates of insurance available on request.

Same-day deployment

Armed coverage available same-day in most major markets — subject to jurisdictional permitting timelines.

Uniformed or plainclothes

Choose visibility based on threat profile — high-deterrent uniformed presence or low-profile plainclothes details.

Background-checked & vetted

Federal and state background screening, fingerprinting, and continuous monitoring across the network.

Dedicated account manager

Single point of contact for scheduling, incident review, and insurance documentation across all your sites.

FAQ

Common
questions

Armed coverage is appropriate when the threat profile, asset value, or insurer requirements justify it — common cases include cash handling, executive protection, banks, high-risk retail, and active threats. For lower-risk sites (offices, residential lobbies, standard event coverage), unarmed officers are typically sufficient and more cost-effective. We can help you assess the right fit during booking.

Requirements vary by state. Florida requires a Class G Statewide Firearm License plus a Class D security license. California requires a BSIS guard card plus an Exposed Firearm Permit. Texas requires a Level III commission. Every officer's licensing is verified against the issuing state agency before deployment, and renewal dates are tracked in our system.

Yes. Agencies in our network carry general liability insurance with armed-specific endorsements, and most carry surety bonding as required by their state. Certificates of insurance can be issued naming your organization as additional insured upon request — typically within one business day.

Armed officers carry a higher hourly rate than unarmed due to elevated licensing, training, insurance, and equipment requirements. Final rates depend on jurisdiction, threat profile, shift length, and whether plainclothes detail is required. You'll see a transparent quote before booking — no hidden fees.

In most major markets, yes. Same-day armed deployment depends on local availability and any jurisdictional notification requirements. For executive protection or sensitive details we recommend at least 24 hours notice so we can match the right officer profile to the assignment.

Yes. Plainclothes armed details are available for executive protection, discreet site coverage, and situations where a uniformed presence would be counterproductive. All plainclothes officers maintain the same licensing, training, and insurance standards as uniformed personnel.

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armed
guards?

State-licensed officers, firearm permits verified
Insurance certificates available on request
Same-day deployment in most markets

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