[Jeff Head]

I read from the pastor's news conference and elsewhere that he instituted the plan, brought in extra security (I do not know if they were paid or not), and that this was the planning/reaction that led up to it. The woman stopped the perp inside the church some 50 ft or so.

Certainly a lot of fog of war right now...but it will become clearer in the days to come. Either way, having that armed woman, and potentially others, in place who could interdict the perp is the policy that works.

[riverrunner]

It sounds to me that church members with CCW’s regularly volunteer to protect their fellow members. It well be very interesting to find out if this is the case.

[savedbygrace]

Good point about the fog, Jeff. Many reports have said the perp was 50 ft inside the church, but this one says he died in the parking lot. The parking lot scenario makes sense, but time will tell.