Firearm for Bodyguarding

**Marcusc** · 30-07-2008, 13:31

I am a bodyguard and use my own handgun that is registered as a self defence weapon to my name. Some people say this is allowed and some say that the person that I work for - although he is a private individual - must issue me with a firearm. What does the law say?

**SWATG** · 30-07-2008, 18:53

Please firstly I believe that you are a professional. so no more bodyguard, call yourself a CPO or something like that, yes I know that I am being pedantic, but welcome to the forum. This is a grey area, I know of plenty companies that allows their CPO's to carry their own pistols. and they have a letter stating from CFR that this is fine. Firtsly you have to be registered with PSIRA, i know this is a joke but you have to, easier would be to send me a Private Mail and I will gladly help you with this as my typing is to slow and information to much.

**abhm** · 31-07-2008, 11:19

correct its either cp, cpo, psd or protective officer

bodyguard or minder are completely different concepts!

what is your threat dynamic etc all of this depends and has bearing on your question, 70% of close protective work does not require a firearm

If you are performing a core security function for an employer he is bound in terms of the occupational health and safety act to provide you with ALL protective equipment as well as the training to use said equipment!