/r/Bouncers

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This SubReddit is dedicated to Bouncers and Security Guards everywhere. Here you can share pictures, videos, stories, experiences, ask questions or just have a general discussion about your experience as, or with a bouncer or Security Guard. Good, bad, or funny, all posts are welcome.

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Rules to Come;

To foster a meaningful discourse and SubReddit, rules will be created.


2. Be Kind and Respectful;

This Community shall be generally uplifting while networking with others in the industry.

In all cases, discussion should be focused on the Security, Door Bouncer, and Private Policing Profession, without resorting to insults and negative behavior.

Decency and respect will be afforded to all persons.


3. OPSEC or PERSEC;

if OPSEC and PERSEC of the post appears to be a scintilla of liability to Poster, or this Sub, it will be [Removed] for cautionary purposes.


4. Governmental or Municipal affiliations/Licensing may be Challenged;

If implied you re/were something and a reasonable challenge is made, the remedy would be to verify with MODs, or an affiliated or Specialized Sub that the MODs would potentially honor.

This includes past or present titles such as Manager, claiming Security/PI company owner, Proprietary Coordinator of Security Guards/Bouncers, Police and/or Peace Officer Level Credentials.


** Various Municipal Codes/Ordinances require Licensing**

Providence, Rhode Island

Sec. 14-14. - Licensing of persons working as floor hosts.
(a)As used in this section, "floor host" means a person who works at any retail establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages in the city as a watchman, guard, bodyguard, bouncer, security guard, private patrolman, door keeper, crowd controller, or under any title, for the purpose of protecting persons or real and personal property.(b)It shall be unlawful for any person to work as a floor host without first obtaining a license therefor issued by the board of licenses.(c)It shall be unlawful for any retail establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages in the city to employ a person as a floor host unless that person has first been licensed by the board of licenses. Any license granted hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of this article.(d)Applicants for a floor host license shall submit an application to the board of licenses,

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Security Guard stabbed outside Gaslamp Quarter bar

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2024/12/12
11:04 UTC

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Hawaii ID

Anyone ever confiscated a Hawaii ID? I encountered one the other day but was unsure since I haven't seen too many.

2 Comments
2024/12/06
05:54 UTC

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Today we honored a brother in Calgary, AB Canada.

One of the best bouncers I ever worked with. RIP Jerry. You're a legend

5 Comments
2024/11/30
02:06 UTC

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If my friend is a cop with a megaphone as a costume, is he getting in?

It’s one of those big fuckers from harbor freight, also I’m going as a bank robber with a nerf gun and no bullets. I’m 200$ into our costumes and wondering if we’re fucked. Thanks bouncer battalion

1 Comment
2024/10/26
00:55 UTC

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If I my halloween costume involves a nerf gun, am I getting in? (dressing up as a bank robber in a suit)

Thanks bouncer brigade

5 Comments
2024/10/25
00:15 UTC

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Have any of y'all struggled to get into other jobs because people think bouncer are violent people?

I have a job now but the job hunt after I got hurt and had to quit was rough. So many jobs cited my past as a bouncer being a red flag due to possible violent tendencies.

8 Comments
2024/10/24
08:54 UTC

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Does Size Matter ?

11 Comments
2024/10/16
20:21 UTC

7

Headsets for loud environments..

1 Comment
2024/10/11
22:58 UTC

5

What licenses or certifications would I need to start bouncing in the state of Oregon

Looking for a side gig to start working the door at a couple bars or strip clubs any pointers would be much appreciated

7 Comments
2024/10/10
16:38 UTC

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Tin Roof faces citation following Security Guard accused of punching patron to death

2 Comments
2024/10/03
04:46 UTC

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Silo Dublin

I, (M16) got tickets for a event thats 18+ in the Silo Dublin, which is a notoriously strict with id. How should I go around getting past the bouncer? I will be going in with a few friends, maybe one being 17 using his brothers id that looks like him and the rest being above 18.

Ive had a few ideas.

  1. Using my brothers ID. He looks VERY slightly like me. May have to buzz the hair first because he has curly hair and I do not.

  2. Getting a UK fake ID. I live in Dublin, the event takes place in Dublin. I was thinking maybe if I used a Northern Irish fake they wouldnt know what to look for?

If anyone has any tips or ideas let me know. Im dying to go to this.

2 Comments
2024/09/30
21:50 UTC

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What's the best way to give someone an ocular pat-down?

I want to be sure they're not a threat, that they're not carrying and they're most importantly not going to start trouble. How do you determine such things and what is your success rate?

9 Comments
2024/09/29
19:47 UTC

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Bounce out

About 30 yrs ago I was working as a bouncer at a Spanish night club. I'm a female 5'4 and 110lbs soaking wet. My two partners both male off duty cops. My main job was to pat down females upon entering. One night the club was showing a ppv fight. I heard a ruckus not to far from me. My two partners was on the other side of the dance floor. One male drunk off his ass was stupid and took a swing at me. Big mistake buddy, I wrapped my handcuffs around my hand and fired back. By the time my partners got to me, I had one guy in cuffs and the other holding whatever was left of his nose. Both guys were tossed. My partners both asked me if I was ok. I mustered up a cracking voice almost in tears I said " noooo. I broke a nail!"

7 Comments
2024/09/27
03:19 UTC

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Fucked up my id

I accidentally burned (by this the plastic bubbled a little on top) and warped my id a bit, my job requires me to work near hot ovens so i accidentally leaned against one with it in my back pocket (my jeans got burnt too sadly), my id did save me from getting hurt but now im scared that bouncers will think its a fake. Should i just bite the bullet and get a new one, i am freshly 22 too so my bday does look a little sus

8 Comments
2024/09/18
20:48 UTC

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Any Advice please?

Hi Guys,

So last year 2023 I went to a nightclub with my mates. Long story short I was racially abused by some people and then they told the bouncer I was threatening to attack them. The bouncer believed them BECAUSE THEY WERE SOBER!!! The bouncer was threatening to attack me if I dont leave. I told him if you attack me I will retaliate back since I didnt do anything and you cant just raise your hands on me without evidence.

The night ended with me GETTING A 4 YEAR BAN ON MY ID!!!???

How could I get unbanned? 4 years is very harsh

EDIT: Reached out to venue, provided evidence of what happened that night. Resulted in BAN GETTING LIFTED!! 🥳

13 Comments
2024/09/18
13:12 UTC

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Fake IDs

In your state, what are the top three ways to prove an ID is fake? We are pretty good when it comes to GA fake IDs, but when looking at other states, we don’t have the trade craft.

46 Comments
2024/09/08
23:31 UTC

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Do people that get into fights at the venues you work at typically know how to fight or not?

I avoid fights at all costs especially at bars and clubs. Still I'm just curious what the actual skill is. I'd like to think not good especially if drunk.

16 Comments
2024/09/07
05:56 UTC

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Stoked someone started this page!

There's so many facets of security but trade and tactics of bar/nightlife/venue is such a different beast.

How's everyone doing out there post 2020 re-open life?

Currently in downtown PDX and it's...still very much in an adjustment period.

Cheers ya'll!

11 Comments
2024/08/31
14:51 UTC

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Cartman gets slapped by Kyle.

When the drunk guy wants to fight

0 Comments
2024/08/30
12:25 UTC

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How do you guys feel about taped ID'S

under black lights up , and there is no. Cut on the face , exp. date, or b day

7 Comments
2024/08/28
15:09 UTC

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Spotting fakes

Hey there, I'm new but is there any book or reference packet that would have photos of the most common ID types (all 50 US states, etc.) and the security features so I could quickly check for specific things that might prove it's fake. I remember once when I was going to a club a bouncer took out a large binder and opened it up to a page looked at it and looked at my ID and I gave it back to me. I'm assuming that it showed what to look for on my ID to prove its authentic and I was wondering if I could get something similar.

5 Comments
2024/08/28
09:17 UTC

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Bar-watch alternative?

I supervise two different venues: a nightclub and an event theater. We host a Bollywood night at both locations. The nightclub has a bar-watch system, which helps keep patrons in line, but the theater doesn't use it, leading to more issues. Last week, the event at the theater got chaotic with fights, cleaning problems, and noise complaints. The theater isn't willing to invest in bar-watch since it's not available for just one night and they don’t face issues with other events. I’m looking for suggestions on a system to ban problematic patrons for a single night.

2 Comments
2024/08/23
19:39 UTC

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Catchphrase?

Hi all! I'll be joining a Dungeons and Dragons campaign and will be role-playing a bouncer/bodyguard/law enforcement character, and I'm looking for aome expression, poses, catchphrase, to make it more interesting.

Extra details:

Race: Warforged https://dnd5e.wikidot.com/lineage:warforged

Class: Barbarian https://dnd5e.wikidot.com/barbarian

Sub-Class: Zealot (https://dnd5e.wikidot.com/barbarian:zealot)

Background: Created by a Dragonborn, requested by an Elf for multi-role protection, hence his name is "Enforcer". The Elf died before he was ready to use so he left his city looking for purpose.

The character also has some Destiny 2 - Titans inspiration.

1 Comment
2024/08/17
13:25 UTC

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At least four people shot inside Deja Vu Showgirls adult entertainment venue

Previous Incident at the Same Location This is not the first time that violence has erupted at the Deja Vu Showgirls venue. Approximately eight months ago, in November, a shooting occurred at the same location. In that incident, a Security Guard was shot while escorting an individual out of the club.

The assailant, who drove by in a black Tesla, fired the shots from the vehicle before fleeing the scene. That incident, like the current one, occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 4:00 AM.

1 Comment
2024/08/13
22:55 UTC

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