general Could you be a body guard ?

[swordsman 191]

like it says , do you think you could be a body guard , PMC,  royal guard , ect?? i am talking medieval  times to  now times  real life or  fantasy worlds (D&D, WOW  craft,  GOT, MLP, ECT....) and if so, what would be your gear/ loadout?

[daviddaviddavid 772]

Nope. I'm pretty big (1.9m and 94kg), I'm strong, and I've been told I look like I'm angry a lot so I'd probably fit the requirements at first glance, but in all honesty I'm a coward - unless the person I'm protecting is someone I care about a tremendous amount then I'd just run at the first sign of danger. Not risking my life for someone I barely know just because he/she pays me.

[SharpWit 2,472]

I worked as a loss prevention specialist for a brief period. Wore all black, patrolled the store every so often, checked the occasional bag. Felt cool when the mall security nodded at me. 

I guess it depends on what's expected of me ultimately, but I think I could do something a little more serious if needed.

I wasn't given anything more than what any other employee had, but I kept a short staff on hand that I'd twirl out of boredom and intimidation, but also because I could lean on it through the hours of standing.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,809]

Yea, since I'm a former 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I know how to defend myself and others. 

[Brony Number 42 9,933]

I'm too short and out of shape. But I would never be a guard unless I could carry a gun. I'd wear level 3A body armor. I'd carry a sub machine gun and a 45 side arm. I don't need long range. My job is to lay down cover and get the VIP to safety.

Doing security requires a lot of scouting. If a VIP is going to visit a place then people go there ahead of time and plan it. There are logistics and technology involved.

 

[Splashee 28,537]

It needs to be for someone special, because I am not risking my life just for money (no need for it)

[Evil Pink One 13,000]

Sure why not.... Want me to beat someone up as well?

[Rainbow Cloud 16,324]

No it wouldn't be for me as I'm not that tall (5'9"), not very strong, not very brave and would probably be more concerned about my own self preservation than the person I was supposed to be guarding.

[TBD 17,228]

It’s more like I need someone to hold me back.

[TricksterNaming 12]

Depends tbh I am pretty tall and I do havelong arms I just suck at fighting

[Splashee 28,537]

Really no. But I do like this catchy song:

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[Justin_Case001 4,857]

I am terrified of violence and flee the scene as fast as possible as soon as I hear so much as a raised voice, so that would be a negatory.  Throughout most of history, the measure of a person's worth (and in this case we're basically talking about men) was their ability to face physical danger and violence without flinching.  Cowardice has traditionally been the greatest sin one could commit in many cultures, even if it's just a case of wisely avoiding needless danger.  I personally think that mindset is stupid.  There are more important character traits, especially in today's world, than not backing down from a fight.

[Envy 6,000]

Absolutely not! 1. I am a pacifist and don't want to harm anyone and I hate weapons. and 2. I am somewhat fragile, weak, and too easily tired from my chronic illnesses.

[Sparklefan1234 161,887]

"Could you be a body guard ?"

 

*Thinking*:  ...Sooo, nope.  @Clawdeen

 

Edited September 9, 2023 by Sparklefan1234

[Dreambiscuit 8,024]

There’s no realistic way I could ever be a bodyguard; I don’t possess the strength or the fortitude for it. If I somehow was a bodyguard I’d want to have tons of armor (since Medieval times were mentioned in the opening post) and I’d have to have weapons that I could physically carry, so no heavy swords, but maybe a bow and arrows, or a dagger…or maybe a tiny little machine gun. (Okay, so I’m going outside of theme here, but this is survival!)

[swordsman 191]

well i was a PMC state side  and when i started they gave me 3A vest, glock 19, and a pump 12ga shotgun. It was ok, but we were protecting just boats and things like that(if you could steal a 100 foot + boat and get it out to sea well have at it.)   if i had my loadout as a PMC it would be a sig 229 with a FNH p-90 for vip and sig spear in 7.62x39 for war zone.  medieval/ fantasy worlds bow with german/ middle east sword(forgot there names) and some middle east armor on me.

[Splashee 28,537]

As long as no other trained body guard attacks, I would be a good body guard

[ZiggWheelsManning 7,371]

Unless there's a Star Wars bounty hunter job, I might accept it  

[Guest]

When I was younger I worked as a police cadet/guard and helped arrest people, so I think I could do a guard job even now.

Edited February 21, 2023 by StarlightNyars

[Venomous 18,813]

I don’t think so.

I am not physically strong enough.

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,152]

16 minutes ago, The Wife of Law said:

I am not physically strong enough.

You sure about that? Ms. Bathed BIG dogs.

As for me...nah; not fit enough and out of shape I think.

[Methuselah 291]

No. I am weak and helpless.

[Old Accnt. 3,147]

On 2/21/2023 at 1:25 AM, StarlightNyars said:

When I was younger I worked as a police cadet/guard and helped arrest people, so I think I could do a guard job even now.

That's cool!

 

I could never be a guard i could easily train to be one but no no thank you 

[They call me Loyalty 1,941]

My body is frail. So, something involving theatrics would be a better fit for me. Since I have a tendency to surprise attack. I could be a jester-type character, then.

About my loadout. A blade long enough to reach an artery is all I need. Something that I can wield like an extention of my own body. I've been thinking about the perfect knife for me, actually.

Imagine a knife exclusively made for reverse grip, with an ergonomic handle that can be wielded in a clenched fist, and a blade shaped like a shark fang. That would be my ideal knife. Something that allows me to use my fists, and is intended for very close combat. Of course, this is in a game setting.

Edit: Hahaha. Sorry, I meant tooth. I don't think sharks have fangs. But I started with a wolf. And it was very late in the night. Also, apparently, the knife already exists. It is called a skallywag tactical. Perfect for a mischievous rascal like myself. And there is actually a youtube video titled "The perfect knife?".

Edited March 6, 2023 by They call me Loyalty

[ZiggWheelsManning 7,371]

It would be an honor for me to be your bodyguard Loyalty