[QUOTE=Saint Cad]
I’m trying to find how if (and how much) effect having armed guards has on escalating violence versus unarmed guards. I really need facts and figures to show Mrs Cads boss so citations are definately needed.
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Try this cite out for size:
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/leb/1997/apr973.htm
Really, though, if the plan is to have your staff carry concealed weapons, what would you imagine the deterrence effect is going to be?