Best advice I can give you is to gain an understanding of the bail industry within your local area and state. I'll echo what my peers have said already. Know the regulations that outline fugitive recovery operations.
Purchase as little gear (Cuffs/case, flashllight/case, OC/case, baton/case, if you decide firearm/holster and don't gear up with SWAT clothing...Only makes you look like a cowboy) as you possibly can get by with until you begin to earn a name for yourself and income. ENSURE you have a certification for the items you carry on your person. If not, you will certainly become jammed up with law enforcement. This is a tough business and it is not nearly as sexy as it appears on television.
Bail Bondsman write bail with the hope their defendant abides by the conditions of bail...Not with the hope of the defendant skipping and costing the bondsman time and money. This is very important to understand. When introducing yourself to bail bondsman, wear appropriate attire (not SWAT BDUs) dress well. Dress slacks, a nice polo style shirt, sport jacket and shined shoes will place a good opinion in the bail bondsman's head when you are handing he or she a business card. Speak professionally, attend events and be patient. Getting off the ground will take time.
Best wishes!
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