I'd bet it would warp a Leftist's brain to know how many people in KY carry in church.
<chuckle> My wife teaches the "last class" for older women. She was totally surprised to learn that more than half of her class carries.
Our church got serious after the Sutherland Springs shooting. Instituted a "security team". Members selected by invitation. KSP adapted their school active shooter program to be church active shooter. Original six members did the KSP training event. Several things we implemented:
1) All doors, except front door, locked after greetings. "Greeter" at front door is a member of the security team.
2) Second security member goes down stairs with children for children's worship, and is in the hall when the treasurers come down to count the offering.
3) Two security members seated at front of sanctuary on each side near the two side entrances.
4) Sound man (second floor rear) has over watch of the front half of the church, plus responsibility for comms, if needed.
As noted above, need to practice. Quarterly live fire practice for the team will start in the next month or so. Wireless video cameras on order to be deployed in the next few weeks as well.
Apart from the active shooter aspect, the security team has also taken a more holistic view of safety and secuirty:
> Traffic control in the parking lot, especially during VBS. Multiple positive comments from parents appreciating the traffic control, and having adults patrolling the parking area while children are outside.
> AED procured, mounted and training provided.
> Fire code inspection by fire marshal, and improvements made, such as "You are here, and here is how you get out" signage posted throughout the buildings.
> Medical jump bag procured and members with medical training identified.
> Doors for class rooms changed to swing "in" so they can be barricaded, if necessary.
The fact of the matter is the world around us is changing. As members of the Body of Christ, we need to adapt accordingly. There are multiple scripture references supporting defense of self and others. We would be remiss not to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our church members.
