These folks ar State Department Security. They used to be classed as Foreign Service Officers (FSO) don't know if that has changed in the years since I got away from that kind of business.P95Carry said:So - what carry methods were most used? I'd suspect much sho rig useage in many cases. What were the favored sidearms?
Typically they are allowed under treaties. We reciprocate and allow other country's security details to carry here. There are exceptions of course. However, we'll just say that there are ways around that.Euclidean said:I'm surprised that Americans in foreign countries are even allowed to carry weapons of any sort.
Actually Americans carry weapons in foreign countries routinely. Our military troops carry under the Status of Forces Agreements and that includes investigators for all branches (military and civilian) carring on and off duty, on and off military reservations, and military law enforcement as well when on duty.Euclidean said:I'm surprised that Americans in foreign countries are even allowed to carry weapons of any sort.
Course it would your not a diplomat nor work for one or the govermentEuclidean said:But I bet if I went to Mexico with a 9mm that would be illegal. Figures.
Without a doubt it would be illegal and you would definitally end up in a Mexican prison, and that goes for even agents of our government who dont take the time to get the proper paperwork done. You can go to jail in some countries, including Mexico, for one single round of ammo. I only know of one country that openly issued Americans weapons for concealed carry with no questions and that was the old South Africa.Euclidean said:But I bet if I went to Mexico with a 9mm that would be illegal. Figures.