Bodyguards, Secret Service, Weapons, Travel Security and Dangerous Places

Reading this thread makes one realize just how much of a bubble we who live in America really are in. Not that I didn't already know that, but you just don't think about it per say everyday. Just being born here, or in another fairly civilized country, is like winning the lottery of the human race.

MB,

 

Maybe you can shed some light on something that's been bugging me for a while. Seems like every week now we hear about some rag-tag group of Somali pirates taking over a huge tanker or cruise ship, this being just the latest: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7733482.stm

 

My question is how can a few modestly armed thugs in a couple small boats get access to and take over a large ship without being easily repelled. Seems to me like a couple security guys with Barrett model 82A1 semiauto .50 BMG rifles could dispatch them. Do these ships not have security, and if not, why not. Inquiring minds want to know.

 

Check documentary film: Ross Kemp - in search of pirates

Unit6, you have a nice and useful thread here, but may i suggest you also say what regions in the countries you are posting are dangerous? For example Turkey is pretty safe, except for turkish Kurdistan where kidnappings of foreigners do occur. Turkish Kurdistan has been a hotspot for years, and tourists are highly discouraged to travel there unprotected.

 

 

If you wouldn't mind, could you share a bit more info with us about Turkey? My wife is Hungarian and we plan to go back to visit her family soon, and I would like to spend some time in Turkey as well.

OH MY GOD..... you were not joking. Nice !!!

 

I was going to post that I picked up a Glock 23...but now I feel like the guy showing up with the mini cooper at the monster truck show

For close protection

 

Heckler & Koch, "USP Compact", 9mm with 13 shots in the magazine. Ammunition "Action 3" from German Dynamit A.G.

 

What is your thoughts on using the H&K's? Any specific reasons?

X

Ulrik,

 

what's up with the thread closings?

MONACO BODYGUARDS™ presents:

 

 

* Travel Security

 

* Most Dangerous Places on Earth

 

* MONACO BODYGUARDS™

 

* SECRET SERVICE

 

* WEAPONS

 

 

Here you can post info, questions, pictures and general discussion on the subjects.

I guess this is the thread to ask about the bodyguard business?

I have a couple of questions on that topic.

 

1.How do you become an international bodyguard? Education, experience..etc

2.How large is your company? How many employees?

3.How does a "normal" day look like?

4.What is the best thing about being an international bodyguard?

 

Thank you,

 

Niclas

In your line of work do you have to secure larger areas where the utilization of sharpshooters comes into play?

 

What protocol is there for your personnel to carry firearms in other countries?

 

 

I guess this is the thread to ask about the bodyguard business?

I have a couple of questions on that topic.

 

1.How do you become an international bodyguard? Education, experience..etc

2.How large is your company? How many employees?

3.How does a "normal" day look like?

4.What is the best thing about being an international bodyguard?

 

Thank you,

 

Niclas

 

I would be interested in this type of information as well. When I was a freshman in college I was working with a couple professors and a dean to try and get a counter-terror program started at my university and put a lot of work into it, but the administration kind of let it fizzle out and nothing came of it. The work has always fascinated me, but after failing to get an educational institution to embrace the field I went down a few different paths and got away from it.

 

 

 

 

Well, I finished the book and I highly recommend it! Besides interesting stories about past presidents and brought shocking (if true) details on the mismanagement of the SS.

What I don't get is, you are driving fast and fancy car's. Shouldn't you be on the down low?

What I don't get is, you are driving fast and fancy car's. Shouldn't you be on the down low?

 

 

I'm guessing he will be once he's abroad for the assignments, but not necessary when his back on his homeground.

Most Dangerous Places on Earth

 

 

I also think Chavez will take this opportunity to become a real pain in the ass. He can see that the US is spreading itself thin on multiple fronts and could not divert a major force towards another one.

 

He and Kim Jong must have each other number on speed dial on their phones.

 

 

 

You got that right. And I can ASSURE you that Castro has it as well. You will not believe the Chinese influence in Cuba....

WEAPONS

 

 

I was going to post that I picked up a Glock 23...but now I feel like the guy showing up with the mini cooper at the monster truck show

 

No no it's not like that.... Please post a picture. I AM INTERESTED .

Most Dangerous Places on Earth

 

 

If you wouldn't mind, could you share a bit more info with us about Turkey? My wife is Hungarian and we plan to go back to visit her family soon, and I would like to spend some time in Turkey as well.

 

 

I don't consider Turkey especially dangerous, it would currently be a 2. BUT it depends, where in Turkey are you going ?

WEAPONS

 

 

What is your thoughts on using the H&K's? Any specific reasons?

 

 

They are extremely RELIABLE, but it also comes down to personal preference and of course... for what purpose.

Check documentary film: Ross Kemp - in search of pirates

 

Wow, just watched all three episodes - I honestly do not know what I would do if I lived in those regions.

MONACO BODYGUARDS™

I guess this is the thread to ask about the bodyguard business?

I have a couple of questions on that topic.

 

1.How do you become an international bodyguard? Education, experience..etc

2.How large is your company? How many employees?

3.How does a "normal" day look like?

4.What is the best thing about being an international bodyguard?

 

Thank you,

 

Niclas

 

 

Here we go I will try to answer your questions to my best ability.

 

 

1. There are several ways. Most of us have government background or government training. In Sweden it would be experience from SÄPO. However there are also a number of private companies offering bodyguard training.

 

2. We are a industry leader and among the largest in Europe. We ONLY employee bodyguards with government background, and for security reasons we NEVER give information about how many we are. Same thing goes for our vehicles etc.

 

3. In my case each day if very different. I own another security company ( security for homes) as well that takes a lot of my time.

 

 

For at bodyguard job it looks like this, a lot of time is spend on preparation:

 

 

* We carry out a detailed assessment and create a meticulous plan covering many different scenarios.

 

* The clients needs are assessed personally, an agreed plan and protocol agreement is made, so the client knows what they are agreeing to, who will be carrying out the work and what results they can realistically expect.

 

* We then determine the most appropriate size and type of security team. This can range from a single bodyguard, through to a full high risk team with escort vehicles.

 

* Evaluate Risk involved.

 

* Where in the world ( I will publicize our list of some of the worlds most dangerous places soon, ranging from 1-5. )

 

* For how long.

 

* Gathering all kind of information.

 

* Recognition, getting to know the area.

 

* Find alternative routes.

 

* Locating nearest hospital, airport etc.

 

* Contact with local authorities.

 

* Back up team.

 

And then finally the job itself. Picking up the client, follow him all the day or/and night. This can be for business or pleasure like restaurants, beach clubs and nightclubs.

 

 

 

4. I love the job because it gives you a lot of experience in life. You get to meet a LOT of interesting people you would never even get close to. You go to many nice places in the world, if you are good. You get into clubs and places where else you would never enter. And if you are serious, honest and hard working you can make loads of money.

MONACO BODYGUARDS™

 

 

In your line of work do you have to secure larger areas where the utilization of sharpshooters comes into play?

 

What protocol is there for your personnel to carry firearms in other countries?

 

 

* Only when it comes to government related jobs, and even so not often.

 

* Same thing here, only on government related jobs. We operate under the specific country's authority.

What's the most famous person you have guarded? Any 'funny' stories (change names

ofcourse ) for some people?

SECRET SERVICE

 

 

Well, I finished the book and I highly recommend it! Besides interesting stories about past presidents and brought shocking (if true) details on the mismanagement of the SS.

 

In every major organization there will be some sort of mismanagement, but do no forget that this is from only one source...

 

I will read the book on my next assignment.

MONACO BODYGUARDS™

 

 

What I don't get is, you are driving fast and fancy car's. Shouldn't you be on the down low?

 

 

* In Europe, on private jobs, I use them now and then. They actually help me to blend in.

 

The picture below is from a job in Rome, Italy.

 

 

* On government related assignments we are of course on the down low.

Here we go I will try to answer your questions to my best ability.

 

 

1. There are several ways. Most of us have government background or government training. In Sweden it would be experience from SÄPO. However there are also a number of private companies offering bodyguard training.

 

2. We are a industry leader and among the largest in Europe. We ONLY employee bodyguards with government background, and for security reasons we NEVER give information about how many we are. Same thing goes for our vehicles etc.

 

3. In my case each day if very different. I own another security company ( security for homes) as well that takes a lot of my time.

 

For at bodyguard job it looks like this:

 

 

* A lot of time is spend on preparation.

 

* Gathering information.

 

* Recognition, getting to know the area.

 

* Find alternative routes.

 

* Locating nearest hospital, airport etc.

 

* Contact with local authorities.

 

* Back up team.

 

And then finally the job itself. Picking up the client, follow him all the day or/and night. This can be for business or pleasure like restaurants, beach clubs and nightclubs.

 

 

4. I love the job because it gives you a lot of experience in life. You get to meet a LOT of interesting people you would never even get close to. You go to many nice places in the world, if you are good. You get into clubs and places where else you would never enter. And if you are serious, honest and hard working you can make loads of money.

 

Thank you very much for answering my questions MB!

The reason I asked is because I feel it's an very interesting job and I could see myself as one in the future.

I've been thinking of doing a bodyguard training program to get a license and hopefully get an real insight of how it would be working as one.

But that'll be after the military (Lumpen in Sweden) and hopefully serving abroad after the first two years of education.

 

Thanks,

 

Niclas