Is there any possible way you will be able to either have multiple save files or will there be any way at all for you switch from security and resistance? what if you choose security and find out "man, this clothes svck I wish I would have picked resistance" is there any going to be anything to solve things like this? Also because in the videos it seemed as if the guns look gritter on resistance and "newer" on security so please if anyone knows please share!
Concerning your questions about the characters, I suggest you read this: http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1154126-unofficial-brink-faq/page__pid__16913615#entry16913615
What you say about the guns is correct. The guns have a different sound and look on each side. For the sake of balance they have the same stats though.
If you still have questions or if you want all information, then you should go to this site: http://www.fragworld.org/frag/community-blogs/brink-info-pt-1-story-gameplay-smart-classes-and-objectives.html
Edit: I was too slow