What is the difference between armed guards and Executive Protection?
A. Generally when someone refers to “armed guards”, they are speaking about uniform guards who carry guns. Executive Protection agents will most often be in what is called plainclothes; street clothes, suit and tie or other non-uniform attire dependent on the assignment. Executive Protection agents will also carry a concealed firearm as necessary or feasible, based on the situation. Beyond just appearances, the Executive Protection agent will possess a higher level of training and experience than an “armed guard”.
