The Attitude and Mindset of a Church Security Team
When churches start a Church Security Team (CST), a couple of reactions usually occur. Some church members doubt the need for a CST, while other members eagerly volunteer so they can “officially” carry a firearm and being assigned a radio. The former perspective can be overcome through patient education, and the latter, if left unattended,…
Read More...Church Security Team Member Killed
On Saturday, April 12th a deacon and church security team member, Eddie Shed, was killed while trying to protect others at an Easter Egg hunt in Gulfport, MS. Earlier this year, Boondocks launched a new series of articles called “Sermon on Security” specifically focused on church security. This effort is spearheaded by Kevin Jones and…
Read More...Pistols in the Pew: Selecting a Firearm for Church Security
While not all church security team members need to be armed, the harsh reality is Church Security Teams (CSTs) need to prepare and stage a potential armed response inside the church’s buildings. It’s not for the faint of heart. Armed security personnel must accept and prepare for the reality that he or she may be…
Read More...It’s Just Like Riding a Bike
You have probably heard that saying a thousand times. It usually means something is easy to do because you’ve already learned how to do it. It implies that once you learn a skill, you never forget it. When it comes to shooting and self-defense, that may or not be true. Take the time to watch…
Read More...The Ministry of Church Security
Authors: Kevin Jones and Jeff Williamson Over 40 years ago, when we were teenagers, we could not have imagined that one day we would be leading safety classes for armed church security teams dealing with subjects like active shooter response. Our society is very different today than when we were growing up, and as a…
Read More...Genesis of Church Security
The idea of church security is not new. The biblical precedent is nearly 3500 years old! In the Old Testament the tribe of Levi provided security for the Tabernacle, the mobile sanctuary of early Judaism, and the Temple, the permanent sanctuary of Judaism. In The Book of Numbers, the Levites were charged to be both…
Read More...Senderos & Smoke
If you grew up hunting with family and friends, this time of year can trigger a lot of great memories. Maybe it is firearm that was handed down from the previous generation, maybe it is a particular deer stand, or simply a whiff of a familiar smell. On one of my most recent hunts, I…
Read More...Sweet Singles
In 1967 Thompson Center Arms launched the Contender. A single shot break action pistol with the unique ability to quickly change barrels and shoot a variety of calibers. Thirty years later, the Encore was released. With it’s stronger frame it greatly expanded the barrel options including the .308 Win, 30-06, and even the 375 H&H…
Read More...The Origin of Self Defense Laws
One of the most misunderstood areas of self-defense is the law. Many attribute the legal theories of Sir Edward Coke, Chief Justice of England from 1613 to 1616, as the basis for laws such as the Castle Doctrine. However, the origin of these laws go back much farther. Our laws are based on Judeo-Christian values.…
Read More...Election Reflection
The 2024 election is in the rearview mirror, and regardless if your preferred candidate won or lost, I think we can all agree we are glad the political commercials and text messages are over! Post election it is common for both sides, and Americans to reflect on the results. While the verbal vitriol is becoming…
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