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Q: How do you know all these "bouncers" are not licensed as security guards? I don't think it's a lengthy process to get the most basic security license that does NOT allow the licensee to carry a gun on the job. The license that allows for armed security is more lengthy, I believe.

Also, please understand I am not a lawyer nor do I have any special knowledge of security laws/procedures. What I am about to relay to you, I got directly from the mouth of the head of the Private Security Division of DPS during CHL Instructor school last summer. To paraphrase (it's been a year): carrying a gun by any means while performing security services for another person or entity (paid or unpaid) without the proper security license/commission is a BIG NO NO and he comes down HARD on people every year who violate this law. There are multiple levels of licensed security guards in Texas - some who can carry on the job and some who can't.

Again, just passing along what I was told more than a year ago. I highly recommend you verify this and all information yourself.

I think the OP has received a number of good replies and good advice in this thread and should heed that advice and definitely not carry while working as a "bouncer".