Bodyguards with Rifles!

19 June 09 Signs of the times? We did an Advanced Defensive Handgun Course earlier this week. One of our students is the head of the Governor's bodyguard detail for a western state. A proficient Operator and experienced Trooper, he asked me about " low-profile" rifles! He is of the strong opinion that it is past time to arm his Detail with rifles, but "low-profile" is a strong requirement. I recommended that he look at a Robinson Arms XCR, SIG556, and DSA/FAL/SA58, all with folding stocks. With stocks folded on these excellent rifles, they fit comfortably inside a guitar- case or tennis-racket case. I used both ruses many times. So carried, I've comfortably transported all three of these rifles into and out of hotels, restaurants, and many other places, with nary a second look from bystanders. It is obvious to me that many bodyguards, like my student, are reluctantly coming to the conclusion that they must routinely have rifles, as well as pistols, close at hand and ready for immediate deployment. As world history waxes progressively more exciting, more and more will inevitably come to the identical conclusion, hopefully in the nick of time! /John