I've been reading news article on MIAMI NEW TIMES by Chuck Strouse, which frankly I never thought I would read in a local newspaper. While not having finished it I've read enough to be astonished and it's occurred to me that if he were to run same fate as many other reporters and journalists, especially the two who've had to hide in other countries, precisely for their detailed explanations of Colombian president Alvaro Uribe's lengthy and deep connection with drug lords, and who were advised to hide after repeated death threats; could this reporter or any other American citizen be protected by completely armed men, legally?
I don't mean just any bodyguard. I mean Blackwater type of security. Supposing that any American citizen on USA soil would require this; is it legal and absolutely possible without any strings attached?!...Reading the article it's made think there would definetely be many who could do with such protection.
2007-10-22 06:49:44 · 5 answers · asked by mybusiness2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes -- private citizens can hire armed security guards -- of whatever level of competence and qualification they want (and can afford).
The guards are still required to obey relevant laws for use and licensing of firearms -- and some states required armed bodyguards to be separately licensed as professionals -- but sure, a reporter can hire bodyguards if they want.
2007-10-22 07:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-18 14:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As things stand right now, you have the right to contract private security. You can get all the security you have the money to pay for...for the most part.
Don't expect that to remain though after 2008 unless the country wakes up and elects a president who UPHOLDS the constitution.
2007-10-22 06:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Very rich or very high profile people have had type of protection you discuss as long as I can remember. It is very big business. Sure there is paperwork involved, but at that level wound bet not excessive. It's safe bet you can't have your own army, but don't know numbers you could have.
2007-10-22 07:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mister2-15-2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you provide a link to the article, we can't know what situation you're talking about.
2007-10-22 06:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋