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“With no river view because of where it’s located near the training room, I made up for it in other ways.”
I open the door, and we walk down the hall. “This is our training facility. We distribute all the protective gear from here. I guess you could say we rent our gear, as we always want the latest and greatest protection for the staff.”
I take her by the racks of bulletproof vests, flashlights, and other gear.
“With the sometimes dangerous work that we do, our guards deserve the best. Many of the guys have worked for us for years. We’re constantly expanding our services, and that means more and more recruits to train. So, it keeps me busy.”
I continue the tour. “Many of the recruits think being a security guard will be exciting and filled with action. You know, similar to one of their shoot ‘em-up video games,” I say ruefully. “Instead, it can be damn boring. Our guards spend most of their time walking the perimeters of a complex, doing security checks, and looking for anything out of the ordinary.”
Val nods, “Until they find something out of place. Right?”
“Right. I try to teach the recruits to trust their instincts. If they notice something off, they need to call it in.”
I continue to show Val around.
“Last night was a prime example. One of our older guards was on duty downtown. He happened to notice that the building’s back door locks had scratches. He reported it. We sent extra guards to the property that night. The guards caught the guys who were trying to break in.”
I gesture to the room in front of us. “Here is our indoor shooting range.”
“I didn’t know you had a shooting range on the property.”
“Yeah, it isn’t something we advertise. We train all of our workforce right here. That’s why Knight Security guards are the best in the business.”
Val looks up at me with a proud smile. “That means their trainer must be the best, too.”
I can’t help it. I pull her in closer for a long kiss.
We’re interrupted by a gruff voice, “Hey now, you two, break it up; this isn’t the place for– Oh, Chase. I didn’t realize it was you. I thought you were one of the new recruits.”
“Sorry, Charlie. This is my wife, Val. Val, Charlie Sumpter, he helps me train the guards.”
Val shakes the hand Charlie offers her. He’s an older man with gray peppered dark hair.
“Nice to meet you, Ma’am.”
“Same here, Charlie. Chase was just showing me around. I had no idea this was all down here.”
“Chase designed most of it. We can provide quality training right here. This is for the new recruits and for refresher training. We have the credentials to train security guards and private security guards.”
At Val’s questioning, look, “Private security guards are qualified to carry firearms.”
“Oh, I didn’t know there were different kinds of security guards.”
“Yes, Ma’am. Not to worry; your boy knows what he’s doing. He was lucky that his daddy had him involved in the business from a young age. Same with all the boys.”
“I’ve known Charlie for years. He used to work with my dad.”
“You ought to let her shoot some while she’s down here.”
“No, that’s okay. I’ve never even picked up a gun.”
“We got some .22 calibers. I bet you’d enjoy it.”
I look down at Val. “We have some time. It never hurts to know how to handle a firearm.”
Val bites her lip, “Um... Okay. It’s safe, though, right?”
“Very safe, with the right instructor... Come on, I’ll show you.”
