Top 10 Bodyguard Related Movies

Presenting my very biased list for Top 10 Bodyguard Movies of all time. This is an unscientific study with the only criteria being that they have an element of Executive Protection included (and of course that they get a lot of play in my DVD).

1. Star Wars

 You have to look at #1 on my list with 2 things in mind.  1. Obi-Wan was Luke’s bodyguard!)  And 2. I’m a huge Star Wars fan so anytime I can relate that to Executive Protection i’m going to slid it in!

2.. Man on Fire

The gold standard as far as i’m concerned.

3. Custodio (The Minder)

Foreign film but i’m so glad I tracked it down after I got the recommendation.

4. The Bodyguard 

Yeah it’s Cliché, but it’s a good movie

5. Way of the Gun

People either love or hate this one, but it’s one of my personal favs.  The elevator scene won me over (but why did they think leaving her alone was a good idea???)

6. Shogun Assassin

Classic.

7. Guarding Tess

I had stayed away from this movie for years as I thought it was going to be a comedy that just poked fun at the profession without knowing anything about it.  However I saw it for the first time just a short while ago and I loved it. It actually gave a good snapshot of the frustration and give and take that goes into working long term with a client.  (with a humors slant of course)

8. Heat

Not even sure if there are any BG’s in it, but it still makes list.  The Bank Robbery scene. ’nuff said.

9. Ronin

Too many scenes to mention but the coffee cup ambush and the introduction (not to mention the REAL car chase sequences) get this one regular rotation in my DVD.

10. In the Line of Fire

Clint and John both in their prime.

Honorable Mention:

The Unit

While it won’t make the official list as it’s television, the good episodes reached a high standard and had some pretty dynamic storytelling.

So that’s my list.  Agree? Disagree?  Which ones did I miss?

Stage Crashers & Bodyguards 1

A humorous example of what happens when you don’t have security.  (I think the artist was a great sport)  While the guy on stage was harmless, what if he wasn’t, or decided later not to be? I’m guessing it was a promoter who *finally* came on the stage, (not artist security) and STILL didn’t get the fan off.  (If it was security, he might want to trying some continuing training like the ICON CELEBRITY PROTECTION COURSE)

Caption This: Holiday Edition

A dare is a dangerous thing.

In anticipation of the 2012 return of  of “Caption This” the feature where we ask readers to supply their own witty comments to our humorous selection of Executive Protection/ Law Enforcement / Military related photos I was dared into submitting a personal photo.  (Thanks Donna)

So in honor of the holidays, I’ll spread a little yuletide cheer and allow you to

“Caption This…”

Happy Holidays from ICON Services Corporation & the Contributors at Bodyguard Blog!

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“Caption This” makes a long overdue appearance as readers  supply their own witty comments to our humorous selection of Executive Protection/ Law Enforcement / Military related photos.

Today’s photo comes by way of the very umm… subtle appearance of a security team in South Africa that raised more than a few eyebrows.

So , let’s turn this into a teachable moment and “Caption This…”

Please read below, as some readers have have some great comments in the past but have not met the eligibility requirements to win the prize:

*To participate, leave your comment below AND on our Facebook Page at www.Facebook.com/IconServices. (just do a simple cut and paste)

The one with the most “likes” next to their comment will win a surprise gift.  (also remember, even if you are not leaving a comment, give yourself some good karma and vote for the one you think is the most humorous.)

**Check out previous edition of Caption This by clicking HERE

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“Caption This” makes a return appearance as we ask  readers of Bodyguard Blog to supply their own witty comments to humorous Executive Protection/ Law Enforcement / Military related photos.

This weeks photo gives new meaning to “watch your step”.

So , let’s “Caption This…”

NOTICE, as some people have have some great comments but were ineligible to win the prize:

*To participate, leave your comment on AND on our Facebook Page at www.Facebook.com/IconServices.  The one with the most “likes” next to their comment will win a surprise gift.  (also remember, even if you are not leaving a comment, vote for the one you think is the most humorous.)

**Check out previous edition of Caption This by clicking HERE

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“Caption This” returns with a bang as we ask readers to supply their own witty comments to humorous Executive Protection/ Law Enforcement / Military related photos.

While we pride our Blog on giving an INSIDERS LOOK at the industry, some things once viewed, can’t bee unseen.  This weeks photo might qualify.  Decide for yourself, but while your at it, make sure you caption it.

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The Unusual: BulletProof Clipboards

First there were bulletproof T-Shirts.

then there were bulletproof summer Polo’s

Next there were bulletproof Underwear.

Now you can accessorize your outfit with the inclusion of a bulletproof clipboard.  The folks at ThinkGeek.com, which have some up with some pretty unconventional inventions in the past, have added what they call the Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard to their line-up and even included a video field testing it.

From their tongue-in-cheek product description:

Each Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard is a section of Level II body armor, with a clip attached to hold the paper. Level II body armor is tough enough to stop the penetration of 9mm bullets.  The Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard is the toughest clipboard we’ve ever held. Sure, it’s heavy, but when you own a clipboard that can stop bullets, weight doesn’t matter anymore. Nothing matters anymore, other than your own awesomeness for being the only person in the office to own aBulletproof Body Armor Clipboard.

For more on the clipboard including video of their field test, click HERE.

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“Caption This” is back as we ask readers to supply their own witty comments to humorous Executive Protection/ Law Enforcement / Military related photos.

This weeks photo is pretty bad ass just by itself but i’m sure once the regular commentators get ahold of it, its a whole new ballgame.

So what are we waiting for, let’s “Caption This…”

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New “Caption This” Winner

Results are in for the latest installment of the Bodyguard Blog/ Facebook “Caption This…“ Contest.

The golden ring this edition goes to Russ Saunders from the great State of Wisconsin:

‎"Well," Commander Chong thought to himself, " I probably could have been more specific when I yelled "cover me." ~ Russ Saunders

This week prize is a full set of the ICON VIP Protection Paper Targets, the first line of targets produced for the Executive Protection Professional.  To order your own set click HERE.

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The weekly  ”Caption This” feature of Bodyguard Blog returns as we ask readers to supply their own witty comments to humorous Executive Protection/ Law Enforcement / Military related photos.

This weeks photo gives new meaning to the term “stacking”.

without further adieu, feel fee to  ”Caption This…”

*To participate, leave your comment here AND on our Facebook Page at www.Facebook.com/IconServices.  The one with the most “likes” next to their comment will win a surprise gift.  (remember, even if you are not leaving a comment, vote for the one you think is the most humorous.)