Must I work as executive protection specialist / bodyguard through a Private Investigative Agency?
In most states, no. Commonly, an individual may be an executive protection specialist/bodyguard if he or she is employed directly by the principal as his W-2 employee, and must still be state licensed accordingly. You cannot 1099 sub-contract. However, if there is no agency involved, the liability is directly on the client and his personal liability insurance.

Can a security guard be a plain clothes executive protection specialist / bodyguard?
Yes and No, it depends on your states regulations which may allow you to in certain circumstances.

Can I be an armed executive protection specialist / bodyguard with a CCW (Concealed Carry Weapons Permit)? (or) I am a limo driver, can I be a “security driver” with a CCW?
No, any person carrying a firearm while under employment with only a CCW (Carry Concealed Weapons) permit is in violation of state law and subject to arrest and/or fine.

I am a martial artist and/or military veteran. Can I be an Executive Protection Specialist / bodyguard?
Not necessarily, you need to have specific experience and/or proper training to do so, as well as being licensed in your state. A martial arts expert or weapons expert does not necessarily make a good executive protection specialist/bodyguard.  see:  Lasorsa executive protection training courses/

Who can be an Executive Protection Specialist / Bodyguard?
Under most state laws, those wish to be an executive protection specialist/bodyguard must be licensed in their state to do so, most commonly as a Private Investigator. An executive protection specialist/ bodyguard is any plain clothes personal protection specialist, who may or may not carry a concealed firearm. Additionally, any person who carries a firearm while under employment or providing executive protection must carry their firearm concealed at all times, and must also hold the applicable state license to do so, which is different than a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit.

What is Close Protection (or) Bodyguarding?
Bodyguarding is also referred to as Executive Protection, Close Protection or Executive Security. It is the profession which provides physical protection to another person or asset.

What is Private Investigation?
“Private Investigation” is conducting investigations on a person, group, place or business for the purpose of obtaining information with reference to any of the following matters or more:

• Asset Searches – real properties and financials.
• Background Checks – criminals and civil queries
• Copyright, Patent Infringement & Trademark Protection
• Due Diligence – Company & Executive Profiles
• Insurance Fraud – Workers Compensation
• Litigation Support & Intelligence.
• Medical Malpractice
• Missing Persons
• Matrimonial/Fidelity.
• Mate Screening.
• Personal Injury.
• Product Liability, Diversion and Tampering
• Surveillance.
• Undercover Operations
• Witnesses located – Statements and Affidavits obtained