The app, as of Thursday, was available only in Los Angeles and New York City. When booking, you can select the amount of “protectors” you want inside your ride. You can choose

If you've ever felt the need for a personal bodyguard or a private motorcade in Los Angeles, there's now an app for that. One of the app's advisers called it "Uber with guns."

A new app available in L.A. is being described as "Uber with guns." With a click of a button, users can hire an armed bodyguard.

Protector bills itself as being a personal security service that hopes to capitalize on wealthy individuals who need a lift - plus a bodyguard and a Escalade motorcade.

It's being called "Uber with guns." The Protector app is now available in Los Angeles, for riders to order a ride with an armed escort.