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is this legal?



More or less.

There's no law against paying intimidating people to stand in a particular place. That's what clubs do with bouncers.

And they have no more authority to use violence than any other citizen.


In states like NY though they can have a considerably easier time getting carry permits since they can argue it’s with cause better than a random private citizen.

Also the obvious thing to do is offer your services for free to judges and prosecutors. The dark cyberpunk future is on its way and inevitable barring a total collapse.


Depends on what they do...

I was walking in Las Vegas and private security started following me in a vehicle. I ignored them and kept walking. They followed me for several blocks, driving very slowly right behind, and occasionally severing at me. I recorded them and called 911. The police showed up right away. The police had a long chat with the private security about public spaces and intimidation.


There is theory, and there is practice.


Marketing? Yes, it's a little shady but usually legal. Your mother is probably still not proud though.




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