“The Bodyguards Bible” by James Brown is a thorough guide on close protection, drawing on years of real-world experience and practical application. This manual distills demonstrations, techniques, and insights gained from extensive practice and experimentation. The printed version of this book is substantial, consisting of 400 large pages and featuring over 150 photographs and illustrations, all of which are preserved in the Kindle edition.

This book is not a sensationalist account filled with depictions of machine pistols and individuals in sunglasses. Instead, it is designed for those who are serious about understanding the realities of bodyguard work and close protection services. If your aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a bodyguard in practical, real-life situations, then this is the essential book for you.

American Security Management Magazine said
The Bodyguard’s Bible, a well-written book with 38 chapters that flow nicely, informing the reader and maintaining his or her interest. Brown does an excellent job of disassociating “bouncers” from security professionals who protect the rich, famous, and powerful.

Professional Security Magazine said of the book
Browns done a service with this definitive guide to CP. Its a hefty manual that covers the works, Browns Achievement is to describe Close protection as it should be.

This book is recognized as the definitive guide within the Close Protection industry and is a mandatory read for numerous close protection training programs around the world. It truly lives up to its reputation as the “Bodyguard’s Bible.”