Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Private Investigation?

2. What is Close Protection (or) Bodyguarding?

3. Who can be an Executive Protection Specialist / Bodyguard?

4. I am a martial artist and/or military veteran. Can I be an Executive Protection Specialist / bodyguard?

5. 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?

6. Can a security guard be a plain clothes executive protection specialist / bodyguard?

7. Must I work as executive protection specialist / bodyguard through a Private Investigative Agency?

8. Are you currently hiring employees, security guards or bodyguards?

9. Can I be employed as a security guard without going through a Security Agency?

10. Do I need training to be an executive protection specialist / bodyguard?

11. Why do you not include firearms/medical training like this other training course I hear about / read about online?

12. Is your course Post 9/11 G.I. Bill approved?

13. What do I receive at the end of the course?

14. What do I need to bring to the course?

15. How do I dress for your course?

16. Who should take this course? Is this course suitable for a nanny, executive or personal assistant, personal driver or pilot, etc.?

17. How much is your course?

18. Where do you teach your course?

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 http://www.lasorsa.com/bodyguard-training.php

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Are you currently hiring employees, security guards or bodyguards?
Unfortunately, we do not hire agents directly/full-time. We sub-contract to licensed and insured investigators, protection specialists and consulting firms on an as needed basis. You may submit your resume or CV via email which we will keep on file for such an instance.

9. Can I be employed as a security guard without going through a Security Agency?
Yes, but only if you are employed by only one employer and must still be state licensed accordingly. In most states, to work as a security guard for two or more employers would make you an illegal unlicensed agency which is against the law.

10. Do I need training to be an executive protection specialist / bodyguard?
Yes, especially if you are new to the security profession. Many agencies provides training, however ensure your training is appropriate. Avoid flashy and kinetic training schools which focus on tactical and weapons training unless you are working overseas in a high-threat, combat area; as you will learn this is the type of action which you should be trying to avoid at all costs.
See http://www.lasorsa.com/bodyguard-training.php

11. Why do you not include firearms/medical training like this other training course I hear about / read about online?

About most other executive protection training schools out there:
While we will not say they are bad schools that you should not attend, they typically have too many instructors, course topics and training days to be worthwhile financially. The money you will spend on these schools will not be easily recovered, so you must consider your ROI (return on investment). Also, they tend to focus their training effort (and advertising) to the kinetic, flashy and tactical aspects of this profession. They have hours and hours of training on driving, shooting and martial arts. Not only does this exponentially raise the price of their course due to training materials, instructors and training time, but it also shifts the focus of your entire training from proactive to reactive. This kind of thing is the exact type of situation your training should teach you to avoid. (Consider this, the U.S. Secret Service has not had an agent on presidential protection fire a round since 1901 due to their emphasis proactive measures) This training is best received by a specific training venue for each type, i.e. Red Cross for CPR/First Respondent training. Also, you will commonly find pictures of tactical high-speed training on these school’s websites, however what you will usually not see is instructor bio’s and there background info. Commonly because it isn’t there or it is irrelevant, even if they do provide it, that or they will give the smoke and mirrors and say they are former special ops and have worked closely with the Seals and the Secret Service, etc etc., but its all bogus.

Our course is designed to provide you the most bang for your buck, and is primarily focused on the most practical and functional aspects of executive protection; preliminary assessments, advance work, and constructing and executing a physical protection detail. These skills, coupled the preventative measures we teach will effectively enable you to operate as an executive protection specialist in today’s world better than any other course will.

Make a common sense decision when deciding what training to take, let the experience of the instructors and the realism and relevance of the instruction sell you. And the bottom line is no one else has what we have.

See Our Bodyguard Training Page for more information.

12. Is your course Post 9/11 G.I. Bill approved?

Yes, we have had students who have been successfull in utilizing these benefits under the following:

On-The-Job Training, Apprenticeship, Flight Training, Or Other Professional Training

The Post-9/11 GI Bill covers approved programs offered at institutions of higher learning. That means it covers an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree, or a non-college degree program offered at a college or university. You may be able to receive benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill for on-the-job, apprenticeship, flight, or other professional training if you have entitlement under another VA education program that covers such training.

Please follow the link below for more information.

http://www.gibill.va.gov/apply-for-benefits/road-map/1-determine-your-best-benefit.html

13. What do I receive at the end of the course?
A certificate of completion is awarded to attendees which may supplement your resume and your background and training for insurance purposes.

14. What do I need to bring to the course?
If anything, just a notebook if you wish to take notes. Training materials are provided.

15. How do I dress for your course?
Dress is casual, it is up to you as long as you maintain a professional appearance.

16. Who should take this course? Is this course suitable for a nanny, executive or personal assistant, personal driver or pilot, etc.?

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to start a career as an executive protection specialist or bodyguard, such as returning overseas security contractors, former military personnel and police & law enforcement officers, or civilians.

Nanny bodyguard training, personal assistant bodyguard training, personal driver bodyguard training:

This training is also perfectly suited for a nanny, executive or personal assistant, personal driver or pilot, etc. who wishes to be more aware of the subject to increase the safety of their client or whose client wishes them to fulfill another role.

17. How much is your course?

Please follow the link below for more information.

Price and Locations: http://www.lasorsa.com/training-schedule-registration.php

18. Where do you teach your course?

We teach the course at locations across the country and are available for private courses if your group meets the minimum number of students.

Please follow the link below for more information.

Price and Locations: http://www.lasorsa.com/training-schedule-registration.php