The question of the week: An individual recently asked me at 52 was he too old for Bodyguard work? Here was my response.
Too old is a relative concept. Too old for what? It’s all about the individual and the condition he’s in. One operator and a close friend put it this way. I’m 50 and fat thanks to the poor choices I like to blame on my environment. Am I too old for protection work? – NO. Am I too fat? -YES. I don’t think a fit guy can be too old for protection work as long as all his body parts are working and he’s maintained the edge over the years. Me … well, I better step away from the refrigerator really soon.
Research and preparation aimed at identifying potential threats and contingency plans supersede age. Overall, what’s expected is everything it takes to make the life of your client safer. Anticipating needs is a big one— being able to look at a situation and determine what can go wrong and make sure it doesn’t or knowing how to fix a problem once it occurs.
Have a great week
Hucky
I’m 66 years old 6 ft 3 265 lb I served our country Honorably I have prior law enforcement 10 years under my belt I’ve also been in security fields for approximately 40 years I’m retired I don’t feel like staying home anymore eating from the refrigerator and watching soap operas I miss getting dressed wearing a suit and tie and being around lots of people or being around a few people personal protection is what I’ve always liked to do April 18th 2023 I had two cardiogenic shock heart attacks since then my cardiologist gave me good to go nothing seems to be holding me back I’m retired with the steady income it sounds like a silly question am I too old to get back into the field to get back to protecting people as a bodyguard in my mind I’m confident and I know I could do the job just looking for feedback from a regular Joe thank you
Hi I am 61, in good shape I have done bodyguard work you can also you just need allot of training before you hit and older age, unless you are in an already guarded place there is no such thing as one guard to many things to go wrong the greatest executive protection I have seen was a guy who was 5’7″ he had 4 great big guys that worked with him they did everything he said he followed and watched it all, now remember in this job you will be the heavy but you also have to dress the part know how to be invisible and seen at the same time no attention should be brought to you only whom you are watching protecting
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Hucky, I agree whole heartedly!
I am a 59 year old state of Michigan Licensed
Professional Investigator with over 30 years of Armed & unarmed Executive Protection, investigative, security, & corrections experience. I may not be as fast as in my youth; but what is lacking in speed is compensated for in insight, wisdom, & instinct. Oh & by the way I also need to back away from the fridge a little. Oh well!
Be carefull, & live long;
Steve