| Aspect | Exposed Firearm Permit | Security Guard |
|---|
| Required Credentials | Firearm training, background check, permit application | Security training, license or registration, background check |
| Work Environment | Carrying firearms in public or private security roles | Monitoring premises, patrolling, access control |
| Industry Usage | Law enforcement, private security, armed security | Unarmed or armed security roles in various settings |
The Exposed Firearm Permit specifically authorizes individuals to carry firearms openly in security or law enforcement roles, requiring firearm-specific training and background checks. Security Guards may or may not carry firearms, depending on their license type, but generally focus on surveillance and access control. The main difference lies in firearm authorization and usage in their respective roles.