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More than half of U.S. churches rely on armed members as part of security plan: Survey
washingtontimes.com ^
| June 7, 2023
| Mark A. Kellner
Posted on 06/10/2023 7:42:26 AM PDT by PROCON
More than half of Protestant churches rely on armed members as part of their security plans, a survey of pastors shows.
About 81% of churches have at least one security measure in place and 54% rely on armed congregants as part of their security, according to a survey of 1,000 pastors conducted by the evangelical research group Lifeway Research.
The most-cited option, reported by 57% of pastors, is to have “an intentional plan for an active shooter situation.” Having armed members was the second most-cited security option. Third was radio communications among security personnel (26%), followed by a no-firearms policy for church buildings (21%).
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As far back as 2002-03 the church I was a member of had armed congregants, and friends of mine who went to other churches also had armed security/congregants too.
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06/10/2023 7:42:26 AM PDT
by
PROCON
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posted on
06/10/2023 7:42:59 AM PDT
by
PROCON
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: PROCON
I’ve been attending churches for years that have been doing that.
And here in NH?
No question about it at all.
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posted on
06/10/2023 7:44:32 AM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!)
To: PROCON
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posted on
06/10/2023 7:45:16 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
To: PROCON
I’m always an armed congregant but no one knows it. That’s why it’s called Concealed Carry.
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posted on
06/10/2023 7:48:57 AM PDT
by
Dave911
To: PROCON
The fourth option is no bueno. Basically a gun-free zone (aka “free-fire zone for deranged criminals”).
To: PROCON
Not my PCUSA church. There’s a “No Guns Allowed” sticker on the doors. So were safe.
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posted on
06/10/2023 7:56:47 AM PDT
by
moovova
("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
To: PROCON
While my little church has one of us assigned to watch the cameras and the front door with a pistol at hand, the rest of us males all carry, some on their person, some in a hand case with the bible.
Almost all the males are vets and CCL guys anyway, including the minister.
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posted on
06/10/2023 7:59:30 AM PDT
by
ansel12
(NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.)
To: PROCON; All
Prayer can only do so much, I guess. :(
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posted on
06/10/2023 7:59:56 AM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
To: PROCON
Go to Mass in a very heavy Italian neighborhood. Believe me, quite a few are carrying. Pity the fool who tries anything in our parish.
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:02:14 AM PDT
by
mware
To: Dave911
Unless your church has a “no guns” policy you should coordinate with the ushers and other people who carry.
In a situation it allows you to know who you should worry about and who to ignore.
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:05:51 AM PDT
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Follow the money. Even if it leads you to someplace horrible it will still lead you to the truth.)
To: PROCON
If some lunatic pulled a gun in my church - my main worry would be the cross-fire.
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:06:08 AM PDT
by
Fido969
(45 is Superman! )
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Trust in God and keep your powder dry is a very old saying.
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:06:40 AM PDT
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Follow the money. Even if it leads you to someplace horrible it will still lead you to the truth.)
To: PROCON
We have too many. It is like a sign of fear. One follows the pastor around and one follows his wife.
To: ansel12
Wondering if you have at least one in the parking lot outside the church.
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:08:21 AM PDT
by
Rj Snows
(Some years back Sacramento area used to be the capital of tomatoes)
To: PROCON
>>
More than half of U.S. churches rely on armed members as part of security plan <<
>> More than half of Protestant churches <<
Well, which is it? Half of protestant churches in America, or half of ALL churches in the U.S., period?
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:10:53 AM PDT
by
BillyBoy
( Build Biden Better.)
To: PROCON
XP-100 chambered for .308. Hard hitting, not easy to conceal:
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:11:29 AM PDT
by
GingisK
To: PROCON
The church I sometimes go to has trained congregants with concealed weapons. A gunman would only have seconds to shoot.
To: PROCON
I was part of the Ministry of Defense at Word of Faith in Southfield, MI for several years.
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:14:26 AM PDT
by
Larry Lucido
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To: Rj Snows
Sniper in the bell tower?
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posted on
06/10/2023 8:15:26 AM PDT
by
gundog
(It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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