The “Gray Man” Mindset in a Loud Political World
This article expands on our March 2023 post entitled “The 5 C’s of Concealed Carry” as it relates to the many stories we see “In The News”, most recently which…
Read More...BOLO Notices and Church Security: Intelligence, Not Gossip
I once heard a young church security team leader say, “I don’t like gossip.” My response was simple: relevant, timely information isn’t gossip—it’s intelligence.A BOLO (Be On the Lookout) notice…
Read More...Attempted Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
On the evening of April 25, gunfire erupted near the security screening area of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. President Donald Trump, the first lady,…
Read More...Training to Win: Understanding the Levels of Firearms Training
One of the most common mistakes armed citizens make is assuming that practice equals preparedness. Shooting occasionally at the range—or even completing a basic permit class—can create a false sense…
Read More...LONG GUNS FOR CHURCH SECURITY?
When working with church security teams around the state, we are often asked, “What about deploying a long gun (rifle) in the role of church security?” Short answer: Yes —…
Read More...Instinct vs. Intuition in Defensive Shooting
When using a firearm for self-defense you don’t have the luxury of relying on instincts. Many gun owners use the terms instinct and intuition interchangeably. They are two very different…
Read More...Visible vs. Low Profile Church Security: A Layered Best Practice Approach
By Jeff Williamson and Joey Howell A question that comes up in nearly every church safety discussion is whether security team members should be clearly visible or operate in a…
Read More...How America Lost Its Culture of Competency
On a recent Saturday morning, I was running a list of errands. The list wasn’t very long and what should have only taken about 20-30 minutes turned into over an…
Read More...The Growing Need for Self-Sufficiency:
In just the last few weeks, we have witnessed alarming events – the terrifying reality of Mexican cartel warfare encroaching on our borders, escalating tensions with Iran in the Middle…
Read More...Church Nursery Safety
By Anthony Wilson Church nursery policies and procedures can vary greatly from one church to another. This article presents several important considerations for church staff and safety/security teams as they…
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