There’s your answer. But you also need proficiency that comes from serious, continual training.
I believe in concealed carry everywhere. Church isn’t just part of everywhere, it’s also traditionally seen as a soft target filled with sheep ready for slaughter. That sentiment can eventually shift if enough of these animals are head shot by church members, but for now churches are mostly perceived as gun free zones even if they’re not.
Concealment isn’t tough if you’re someone who dresses up with a sports coat. I’m not. But I always have enough shirt to cover my waist. The bigger problem is keeping the huggers and touchers at bay. They’re more prevalent in certain denominations, but a consistent PITA if you’re trying to carry in a professional manner..........meaning your pistol is your secret and not public knowledge. Security teams are becoming more common, so depending on church politics/politics and what’s been announced to the congression, your secret may be out of the bag.
A full sized pistol with real sights and a manageable trigger are important (Mr. Wilson in TX drove that home for the “statistically” guys), because bringing a carbine every Sunday morning might cause the old ladies to start gossiping. BUT if I was in charge of the sound and lighting booth somewhere at the rear of the church and overlooking everything, I’d absolutely work out a means of having a carbine tucked in there with me. There’s no such thing as being over gunned in a fight. Just sensitive public feelings based on ignorance. Just my dos pesos.....
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill
