Posted on 02/23/2026 2:10:23 PM PST by Morgana
Florida State Sen. Don Gaetz (R) is pushing legislation to allow churches to use volunteer security rather than being required to pay to hire licensed security personnel.
FOX News reported that Gaetz’s legislation is Senate Bill 52, which has already passed the state’s Senate and will now be weighed by the House.
FOX 13 noted, “Supporters say…[the bill is] aimed at cutting costs while keeping people safe in places of worship.”
Triumph Church of Tampa pastor Elvis Piggott pointed out that “it can get very costly” under the current requirement for licensed security. He said, “Just for myself at an event could be roughly $900 to $1,000 for two hours.”
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I live in Florida and my church has both so I’m a little confused about this. 🤔
Theres a reason to use licensed/business security. Legal liability for one. The temple guards were actually paid for security. They had a structure, training, and rules.
Does FL require all groups to have licensed guards ?
2. Hows that legal ?
I can’t answer any of that my friend.....like I said, I’m confused.
Uhhhhhhh....excuse me for asking, Commodore, but doesn’t the 2nd Amendment already allow that?
**Theres a reason to use licensed/business security. Legal liability for one.**
Unfortunately you have to let the perps shoot someone before you can defend the others.y
I don’t think we need permission.
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