Craig Knowles

CQB Is Being Oversold in Bodyguard Training! A screenshot of Canik Spy Ltd’s Facebook page shows them marketing executive protection, CPO training, escort work, and event security. The imagery leans heavily into the tactical side of the industry: outdoor range-style training, weapons, movement drills, and the kind of visual language that instantly signals “elite security.” That is not unusual. Across the private security and close protection world, many training providers now promote...

It’s invisible when it’s done well, and painfully obvious when it’s not. It’s absolutely key to any close protection operation and here's why. 1. Because the real work happens before the principal shows up: Most people think CP is about being physically close to the principal: walking them through the lobby, sitting behind them in the car, standing at the side of the room during a meeting. In reality, the most important work usually happens hours or days before any of that: Scanning routes...

The world of personal security and bodyguard services is highly competitive, requiring a blend of physical prowess, acute awareness, and...