Question 1

Do Celebrity Bodyguards carry guns?

Alison Stolpa · Accepted Answer

“It depends on where you are working in the world. If it’s a risky area and you are looking after a celebrity, as long as you have a firearms license you can carry a gun to protect your client.” –Celebrity Bodyguard Jason Callum

Question 2

How much can a Celebrity Bodyguard make in a year?

Alison Stolpa · Accepted Answer

“A Celebrity Bodyguard can earn very good money, depending on who you are looking after and what you bring to the table. A well-recommended Bodyguard will earn around £300 to £500 pounds a day with all expenses paid for as well. But, starting out you will earn between £150 to £200 pounds a day.” –Celebrity Bodyguard Jason Callum
Vanity Fair estimates that stars pay $500 to $1,500 per day2 for the services of their Celebrity Bodyguards while on tour.

Question 3

How do you become a Celebrity Bodyguard?

Alison Stolpa · Accepted Answer

“Start from the bottom. Work as security at festivals and get in contact with celebrity agencies to let them know about your services. Also, you’ll need to network with people on social media and get to know other Celebrity Bodyguards.” –Celebrity Bodyguard Jason Callum

Question 4

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Richard Davis · Accepted Answer

“Tip every valet like you’re having a love affair with them” so they keep the area free for celebrity security and the client never has to wait for parking. Treat restaurant staff right and tip them right. These people know their workplaces and if anything’s out of the ordinary. “Everybody should be part of your team.”

Question 5

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Richard Davis · Accepted Answer

“It’s not about who’s the bigger guy. Don’t try to outfight or outrun, just outsmart.”

Question 6

What is one thing I should have asked which I didn’t?

Richard Davis · Accepted Answer

“Who’s the nicest celebrity and who’s the meanest?”

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