Hello everyone
I've been looking at the possibilities of doing private security part time for corporate events, conventions, etc. Now, I know there are plenty of "Bodyguarding" schools around the world--I've searched the net and found plenty, even in Ecuador and Russia!
I don't want to do this for a living---I would like to do this for a weekend job or night job. I see myself really enjoying the job AND being skilled at it. Protecting people and property has always been an interest of mine, but I'm quite far away from being a police officer or Federal Agent (still in college). Are there any schools I should look into that can provide me with certified training?
I can commit up to 1-2 months. Tuition cost is a factor but I'm willing to pay more for higher quality of training. I want to learn how to use my brain to to analyze situations as well as handle a firearm in an emergency situation.
There are the SIG Pro and Blackwater schools, but I don't know if these would be appropriate if I am to be a suit+tie grunt working under a more experienced firm.
My current experience is 8+ years of Kempo-Karate and Judo, an NRA handgun certificate, and 3-4 months of weekly range shooting. I have limited military training from Army ROTC as an officer, but no real tactical experience. I study social psychology and human communication in school, which includes classes on reading body language, communicating clearly and effectively, and using psychology to manage conflict situations.
I'm in good physical shape, I train daily, but like I said, my goal is to use my mind and wits to be a skilled security operative.
Has anyone here completed such training, and if so, what do you recommend for someone trying to get a foot into the business?
I've been looking at the possibilities of doing private security part time for corporate events, conventions, etc. Now, I know there are plenty of "Bodyguarding" schools around the world--I've searched the net and found plenty, even in Ecuador and Russia!
I don't want to do this for a living---I would like to do this for a weekend job or night job. I see myself really enjoying the job AND being skilled at it. Protecting people and property has always been an interest of mine, but I'm quite far away from being a police officer or Federal Agent (still in college). Are there any schools I should look into that can provide me with certified training?
I can commit up to 1-2 months. Tuition cost is a factor but I'm willing to pay more for higher quality of training. I want to learn how to use my brain to to analyze situations as well as handle a firearm in an emergency situation.
There are the SIG Pro and Blackwater schools, but I don't know if these would be appropriate if I am to be a suit+tie grunt working under a more experienced firm.
My current experience is 8+ years of Kempo-Karate and Judo, an NRA handgun certificate, and 3-4 months of weekly range shooting. I have limited military training from Army ROTC as an officer, but no real tactical experience. I study social psychology and human communication in school, which includes classes on reading body language, communicating clearly and effectively, and using psychology to manage conflict situations.
I'm in good physical shape, I train daily, but like I said, my goal is to use my mind and wits to be a skilled security operative.
Has anyone here completed such training, and if so, what do you recommend for someone trying to get a foot into the business?