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February 4, 2017 By Rostom Razmadze

Firearms Training for Bodyguards

Firearms Training for Bodyguards

Not all bodyguards will carry, but almost all elite EP professionals will be highly trained and proficient with firearms. If you have a law enforcement background, you already know your way around a variety of handguns and have hopefully kept your shooting abilities sharp with live-fire exercises and range practice. A good percentage of former military men will also have relevant experience, but generally require some additional training to pick up tactical close protection handgun skills.

Much of the training you will receive as a bodyguard revolves around how to engage threats in a variety of stressful environments, and proper firearms tactics are a critical component of that. Let’s look at the firearms skills you will acquire as part of a professional bodyguard training program.

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February 3, 2017 By Rostom Razmadze

Bodyguard Height and Weight Requirements

Bodyguard Height and Weight Requirements

When people hear the word “bodyguard” they usually picture a 6′ 5″ hulked out dude with black shades on and veins popping out of his biceps. The truth is professional bodyguards come in all different shapes and sizes (just not round). Many people in the industry are former military or law enforcement officers who are of average height.

Rather than getting caught up in stereotypes, most bodyguard agencies are looking for professionals that can execute the mission and protect their client.

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February 3, 2017 By Rostom Razmadze

Physical Fitness Requirements for Bodyguards

Physical Fitness Requirements for Bodyguards

You need to be in great shape to be a bodyguard, simple as that. No agency or client would ever hire an overweight, out of shape or weak bodyguard to provide personal protection. Strength, stamina, agility and fast defensive reflexes are basic requirements for anyone in this industry.

A lot of former military and L.E. ( law enforcement) professionals get into the executive protection industry and are sometimes shocked at the physical demands if they’ve let themselves go a little bit. A special forces soldier or Navy SEAL won’t break a sweat, but your average police officer or infantryman might be surprised at the pace of an elite bodyguard out in the field.

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