• iconNews
  • videos
  • entertainment
  • Home
  • News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • Australia
    • Ireland
    • World News
    • Weird News
    • Viral News
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Science
    • True Crime
    • Travel
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • TV & Film
    • Netflix
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • TikTok
  • LAD Originals
    • Say Maaate to a Mate
    • Daily Ladness
    • Lad Files
    • UOKM8?
    • FreeToBe
    • Extinct
    • Citizen Reef
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube

LAD Entertainment

YouTube

LAD Stories

Submit Your Content
Security expert reveals how ‘tactical umbrellas’ actually work after fans spot ‘worrying’ detail with Miley Cyrus’ bodyguard

Home> Entertainment

Published 20:28 5 Feb 2024 GMT

Security expert reveals how ‘tactical umbrellas’ actually work after fans spot ‘worrying’ detail with Miley Cyrus’ bodyguard

The singer's security detail sparked speculation online after walking the red carpet at the Grammys

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

A security expert has revealed how ‘tactical umbrellas’ actually work afters Grammy viewers reckon they spotted Miley Cyrus’ bodyguard carrying one.

In case you missed it, Cyrus’ security detail became a much-talked-about topic last night as some urged people to 'pay close attention' to her bodyguard. Watch here:

While it may not look like anything out of the ordinary, some eagle-eyed fans think the bloke carrying the rather large umbrella is actually an 'assault umbrella', basically a concealed firearm or something that could be used to hide a weapon.

While plenty have commented on the suspicious looking umbrella, bona fide security specialist Will Geddes told LADbible what he thinks was going on at the Grammys.

Advert

Confirming that ‘tactical umbrellas’ do indeed exist and are even available to buy online - he explained: “So if they are a licenced protection officer, which I would imagine Miley will have, then there's every good chance that he will be carrying a weapon anyway.

"But having said that, in terms of the umbrella, the umbrella is a really practical tool, you will see it being used by quite a few celebrities. And it's used for two reasons.

Many eyes were on Miley Cyrus at the Grammys, but lots of eyes were drawn to her bodyguard.
TikTok/GRAMMYs

"And there are very special tactical umbrellas that you can actually buy. And these umbrellas are very, very rigid. They're not like your regular umbrellas, which just simply sort of fold if you hit someone with them, they're reinforced steel.

"And they can be used for two purposes - they can be used as a weapon, but they can also be used if you have someone who's either trying to jump in on your principal, trying to throw something at your principal, or even a very intrusive paparazzi, you could obviously open that umbrella and use it as a shield.

Advert

"And it's quite commonly done. I've used the tactical umbrella a few times. And you know, there's like a solid steel sort of frame.

"So I mean, you could jack someone in the sternum or if you used it as a defence against a knife or something, it will be highly effective.”

People are debating the bodyguard.
TikTok/GRAMMYs

He went on to say that someone as famous as Cyrus is likely to have a ‘lot of threats continually’ made towards her from crazed fans and stalkers, so believes that there’s a ‘good chance’ her team would use such a tool.

When asked what he thought about rumours that the arm carrying the brolly was fake - used to hide the fact he’s holding a weapon inside his jacket - Geddes said: “ think ‘fake arms’, ‘guns in umbrellas’, I think that might be pushing it.

Advert

"But there are tactical umbrellas.”

Featured Image Credit: LADbible / TikTok/Grammys

Topics: Miley Cyrus, Celebrity, Grammys

Claire Reid
Claire Reid

Claire is a journalist at LADbible who, after dossing around for a few years, went to Liverpool John Moores University. She graduated with a degree in Journalism and a whole load of debt. When not writing words in exchange for money she is usually at home watching serial killer documentaries surrounded by cats. You can contact Claire at [email protected]

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

4 hours ago
5 hours ago
  • 4 hours ago

    Netflix made major change to Liam Payne's final TV role as they issue tribute to late singer

    The Netflix show, Payne's last on screen appearance, released today

    Entertainment
  • 5 hours ago

    Furious comedian responded after losing it with heckler before grabbing friend’s phone to expose text messages

    Natalie Cuomo made it clear she doesn't suffer fools gladly

    Entertainment
  • 5 hours ago

    Man makes heartbreaking admission about hospital failings that infected 30,000 people with deadly disease

    This comes as a new report was released today

    Entertainment
  • 5 hours ago

    Oasis fans warned over last minute ticket scams as tour well underway

    Fans are being urged to use official channels for ticket resales

    Entertainment
  • Fans think Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' was actually response to Bruno Mars hit following lawsuit
  • Miley Cyrus slipped up big time when asking a fan if they have a pen
  • Security expert breaks down Miley Cyrus' bodyguard's behaviour after fans spot 'worrying' detail
  • Miley Cyrus responds after being accused of copying Bruno Mars with chart-topping song Flowers