California laws

[Patrol64]

I have been looking, but with no luck and I am wandering what if any, are the laws regarding executive protection/bodyguard in California. Are they the same as a security officer?

Thanks for any help!

[talon]

It's the same thing in Cali.

[Jedi]

In California, to perform work as an Executive Protection professional, you will need to have, at the minimum, a California Guard Card from the BSIS. I say minimum because there are other requirements, dependent on what you are doing.

If you will be contracted as an individual, you will also need to have a Private Patrol Operator's license from BSIS, as you will be considered a business.

If you will be armed, you will need to have a firearms endorsement on your California Guard Card and a permit to carry a concealed firearm (CCW). If you do not all ready have a CCW, be prepared for some heart ache... depending on where you live in California, your chances can go from pretty good to not at all possible.

Hope this helps.