Protector App Offers On-Demand Armed Security in NYC and LA

The app, dubbed 'Uber with guns,' allows users to hire armed bodyguards and motorcades, with plans for expansion and a sister neighborhood security service on the way.

• Protector is a mobile app that lets users hire armed bodyguards and drivers, featuring customizable uniforms and motorcades of black SUVs.
• The service, currently available in New York City and Los Angeles, charges a minimum of $629 for five hours of protection and requires a $129 annual membership fee.
• Protector's popularity surged after TikTok influencers showcased the service in viral videos, boosting its ranking in the Apple App Store's Travel category.
• The app was launched ahead of schedule following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with its founder citing the incident as an example of the need for accessible private security.
• Protector's sister app, Patrol, set to launch soon, will allow neighborhoods to crowdfund private security, offering features like drones and connected cameras based on funding levels.

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