Protector App Launches, Offering On-Demand Armed Security in NYC and LA

The app provides customizable personal security services, including armed guards and motorcades, targeting public demand after a high-profile CEO assassination.

• Protector, a new app likened to 'Uber for armed guards,' officially launched today in New York City and Los Angeles, offering on-demand personal security services.
• The app allows users to hire armed bodyguards, select motorcade options, and customize details like attire and vehicle type, with prices starting at $100 per hour.
• Protector's personnel are veterans of law enforcement, military, and specialized units, all licensed to carry concealed weapons while on duty.
• The app gained traction after the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with its founder, Nick Sarath, emphasizing its role in enhancing personal safety.
• Protector has quickly climbed the Apple App Store's travel category rankings, fueled by viral social media marketing and public interest in private security solutions.

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