This is a list of equipment of the british army currently in use. Our course is an intensive 30 day course delivered both here and in the usa. Those questions were answered with two simple question of my own. Protective training is designed for individuals seeking employment as close protection officers. Executive protection level 1 capitalist marksman 20170519t12.
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Take part in our close protection course, instructed by our specialist instructor. When disaster hits, executive protection goes beyond the csuite to family and associates. The cqc system is especially suited to the close protection officer and we recommend you attend a seminar before doing any cp course. Lessons learned, dodging bullets, mortal shield, armored men and secrets of street survival israeli style, just to name a few. Firearms certified, the only course delivered within the uk. Police bodyguards to be issued with stun guns to protect. Sia close protection training personal protection, phoenix.
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You need a license, and to get that you have a background check, an interview with t. It was a pleasure meeting you, anthony, and im glad. Sia working as a door supervisor level 2 plus emergency first aid at work. Jul 23, 2016 according to the london metro police a rape siren is the only mechanical deterrent a civilian can carry. Browse a wide range of rifles, shotguns, handguns and firearms for purchase online through proper regulations at. We provide both standalone live firearms training courses and firearms training as part of our close protection course. When technology is not allowed, our executive protection agents and gsoc close the communication gap. Close protection the softer skills by geoffrey padgham is the first educational book in a new security series for entertainment technology press, and it coincides with the launch of the new protective security management foundation degree at buckinghamshire chilterns university college bcuc. Be y o n d t h e bo d y g u a r d nonfiction book publishers. What is the most lethal weapon a bodyguard can carry in uk.
The softer skills by geoffrey padgham, bill mevin isbn. But now, i want to ruin your world and turn it pitch black. It includes small arms, combat vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, artillery and transport vehicles. To work as a close protection officer cpo in a reputable orginazation, you will need excellent customer service skills and the ability to work as part of a team. A closer observation of the protection equation, is by far the most prolific book on the market today. Later on in the book he discusses the criminal justice act 1998 offensive weapons order and explains.
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The term close protection has been written in capital letters when it is used to describe the specific specialist field of security one core concept. A bodyguard or close protection officer is a type of security guard, government law enforcement officer, or soldier who protects a person or a group of people usually highranking public officials or officers, wealthy people, and celebrities from danger. This course will build on the lessons learned from our introduction to executive protection course. Weve the best possible knowledge and best uptodate practices when it comes to delivering quality training to all students. The british army is the principal land warfare force of the united kingdom, a part of british armed forces. Permits are normally issued to anyone who has good reason to possess firearms, such as target shooting, hunting, and personal protection. Find highquality small firearms such as pistols and revolvers for a range of small and shortrange firearms hand cannons for hunting and home defense. According to the london metro police a rape siren is the only mechanical deterrent a civilian can carry.
Upon completion of this programme, you will acquire level 2 qualifications in customer service and teamleading as well as a level 3 sia close protection certificate that shows you have the knowledge and skills to work as a cpo. Our close protection services utilise former british intelligence officers, in support of highly skilled former uk special forces personnel close protection is a security service aimed at primarily the protection of an. I recommend the book to anyone seeking a career in close protection colonel bob purvis td fibc cmc. Firearms training sia close protection courses phoenix. This book is meant not as an indepth breakdown of guns or living with guns, but as an introduction to the world of firearms for children. The world is becoming an ever more volatile place, with more and more people becoming security conscious than ever and hiring bodyguards for their personal protection. It is understood the squad had opted out of issuing the stun guns to officers on close protection duties. Great for concealed carry and home protection, we have a handgun for everyone whether you are a firsttime gun owner or an experienced shooter. Isolate you so you dont have anything left except me. Aug 29, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Trust intelligents uk with your risk management intelligents uk is a london based privately owned british security and risk management company with substantial experience and expertise, providing a wide range of specialist services to a worldwide clientbase, international agencies and the international corporate sector. An introduction to the world of firearms for children. Close protection courses cobra uk security united kingdom. Correct training is paramount for todays protection officer.
Firearms training sia close protection courses phoenix group. This is the reason its read by police, military, civilian and government protection units and their operators all over the world. When ryder is engaged by evelyn damato to become the team leader of her sons close protection team, he doesnt know that his whole life is about to change. The most relevant and accurate interpretation of one of the worlds most unusual and secretive professions, this book provides a noholds barred depiction of close protection executive protection containing specialist advice and guidance gained from operating at the pinnacle of both government and commercial cp operations around the world. The close protection operations course is for people who want to work in the private security. The country wants its subjects completely unarmed, d. Four live close protection operations conducted in the public domain with real clients. Westminster security are a leading close protection company in the uk, we understand that close protection is a necessity for certain people. This may includes selfprotection, protecting family or protecting individual property. It is estimated that the us has the highest number of privately owned guns. An introduction to the world of firearms for children remer, yehuda on. Police bodyguards to be issued with stun guns to protect the. Robert howe, knows guns like the back of his hand and was quite helpful. Northern ireland is the only part of the united kingdom where personal protection is accepted as a legitimate reason to obtain and own a firearm and is the only part where handguns are permitted.
Jun 14, 2008 protection for government ministers and visiting foreign dignitaries is provided by the special branch section of the uk police, the visiting vips own guards are required to check their weapons in upon arrival in this country and act merely as observers and assistants to the sb. We carry semiautomatics, revolvers, breakactions, and more with many options for every budget and skill level. Since the end of the cold war, the british army has been deployed to a number of conflict zones, often as part of an. Firearms regulation in the united kingdom wikipedia. Close protection uk is a trusted and responsible, reliable and professional company who operate within the protection and security industry.
Guns dont offer protection whatever the national rifle. On one hand theres the suave, sophisticated security operative in a suit. Surveillance training and intelligence training is the best way to round off your training commitment and for you to gain the best work opportunities with 0in the security industry. Guntrader has the most extensive range of shotgun, rifle, air rifle and air pistol listings in the uk, every action, every calibre. Armstrong security provides bespoke close protection units and close protection services in london and surrounding counties.
Ucp uk is the training wing of ucpgroup which holds the only level 3 habc firearms training and can be combined with the sia close protection and firearms training. British people think they know america but the gun. Book now with get licensed for skill and qualifications you need. The widest variety of handguns for sale online is at cheaper than dirt. Training at associated risks group, we provide training in close protection, protective security management, surveillance, tscm, frec first response emergency care, aofa level 3 first person on scene, conflict management and firearms. Perceptions of the close protection industry are shaped by films and television. Nearly all classes of larger modern warships are equipped with some kind of ciws device there are two types. Our clients in the uk range from international corporations to ultrahigh networth individuals and royal families, each client having their own unique service. British people think they know america but the gun control debate shows how little we do. Guns dont offer protection whatever the national rifle association says the insistence that guns protect people from rape and violence. Close protection bodyguard services for the united kingdom. Mar 08, 2016 using glocks for executive protection in the executive and vip protection world, glock pistols are the premier weapons of choice thanks to their rugged reliability, accuracy and ease of concealment. We take pride that we are the only close protection training provider available in the market that provides live firearms training which is undertaken in the uk. Unless your employer or company has been given an exemption under section 4 4 of the private security industry act 2001, it is a criminal.
With a variety of clients from the world of entertainment and sport through to families and big and small businesses we have become very flexible in the solutions we offer. Our theory training takes place at our headquarters in england. Close protection uk close protection service in london, uk. Mar 25, 20 guns dont offer protection whatever the national rifle association says the insistence that guns protect people from rape and violence is not rooted in scientific reality david robert grimes. Gordon brown is protected by armed police and foreign diplomats and dignitaries are protected by the diplomatic protection squad a branch of the met police or in provincial areas the special. Close protection is a specialist service and we aim to provide excellence to all our clients. When describing a related aspect such as close protection team or close protection training, capital letters have not been used. This course is designed for individuals who desire advanced training in the executive protection and dignitary protection field. The most fundamental reason to legalize gun ownership in the society is for protection purpose. Courses available in london, west midlands and manchester. An excellent team of instructors, a variety of courses and an excellent training facility. Its packed full of the most in depth analysis of the world of close protection as it is today. Pretty much anyone who isnt a criminal or with significant mental illness can get one.
Better still, close protection courses are run by our specialist team of highly experienced. Police bodyguards to be issued with stun guns to protect the royals from protesters police officers protecting the royal family are being issued with controversial taser stun guns following the. The uks leading specialists in close protection training. The threat of kidnap and ransom is higher than it has been before, which has attracted great media interest.
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