Very good points, Keith. I’m a retired officer and carry as an armed member of our security team. The other two members(inside and outside) are not armed but have radios. My concern, is not knowing who in the congregation may be armed, and Louisiana just passed constitutional carry, making that even a bigger concern. Our team wear Guest …
Very good points, Keith. I’m a retired officer and carry as an armed member of our security team. The other two members(inside and outside) are not armed but have radios. My concern, is not knowing who in the congregation may be armed, and Louisiana just passed constitutional carry, making that even a bigger concern. Our team wear Guest Services badges and blend in and help designated greeters. I stage myself in the lobby each Sunday, feeling that any engagement there or outside would be preferable to inside the sanctuary.
Do a once a year get together with concealed carriers. Outline what you expect them to do and what you will do. We do that each year and it works great.
Very good points, Keith. I’m a retired officer and carry as an armed member of our security team. The other two members(inside and outside) are not armed but have radios. My concern, is not knowing who in the congregation may be armed, and Louisiana just passed constitutional carry, making that even a bigger concern. Our team wear Guest Services badges and blend in and help designated greeters. I stage myself in the lobby each Sunday, feeling that any engagement there or outside would be preferable to inside the sanctuary.
Do a once a year get together with concealed carriers. Outline what you expect them to do and what you will do. We do that each year and it works great.
Thank you.