The armored car company (Fidelity Armored) I worked for had an eclectic mix of weapons in the armory (which were seldom used). Guards and messengers were permitted to carry any weapon they qualified with, so most carried their own weapons. Our boss bought two Mossberg 500s (18" bbl, 7+1 mag) and two M590 pump action shotguns (a 20" 8+1 shot M590 & an 18" 7+1 M590A1). We also had an AR-15 HBAR (20" bbl) with GI mags, a Beretta Carbine in 45 ACP (with a couple of 20 rnd extended mags), and a 20 gauge double barrel with a tac rail and Surefire flashlight (under a desk in the office no less). Pistols included 2 Walther P99's in 40 S&W, a Kimber 1911 in .45 ACP, and a S&W 6904 (12 shot compact) 9mm.
I swear my boss went to auctions and yard sales to buy guns.
When I worked for Great Lakes Armored (before LOOMIS took over), we had Mossberg M500 pump shotguns (12 gauge) and half a dozen S&W model 13? fixed sight 6 shot stainless .357 Magnum revolvers (with 2 speedloaders each). Guards and messengers were cleared to use any weapon they wanted (both long guns and sidearms) as long as they passed the company qualification with it.
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