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  • The Guardian Call - The Story of the Church Protectors

    The Guardian Call was written by Stephen Paulson, an Associate Pastor of Greater Grace Church in Portland, OR and provides one of the best insights into why some are called to be a protector of others, be it children, the elderly, weak, oppressed or just our fellow church family members. Please read the following and let your heart be touched. For his Name. Jack

    The Guardian Call

    by Stephen Paulson

    How is it that catastrophic mass murder has suddenly become a regular part of American life? I had just returned home from an early church service on December 9 to find the breaking news headline about a shooting at Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Arvada, CO.

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  • The Origins Of Christian Pacifism by Gabe Suarez

    Gabe Suarez is a long time friend and nationally known trainer on self defense. Gabe is a very gifted instructor with a history of having actual done what he teaches. What some people do not realize is that Gabe is also a very devout Christian. I have attended several of his classes and had the pleasure of listening to his presentation of “The Origins Of Christian Pacifism” several years ago and was extremely impressed. Gabe has given permission to us to reprint his original article here for your review.

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  • [Member Submission] John S. SOCAL LESSONS LEARNED & NEWS REPORT

    SOCAL LESSONS LEARNED & NEWS REPORT (5/18/2008)

    The lessons of the SoCal church shooting would appear to be the following:

    1. All major Church events need security, even outside ones like festivals, feasts, etc. . This one was a festival.
    2. The most common violent event in a church setting will probably be a domestic dispute. This man came hunting his wife.
    3. These events happen so fast that rarely does one have time to call the police. Most shooting incidents occur quite quickly with some saying that, once they start, they take 10-14 seconds. This man walked in and started shooting.

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  • [Member Submission] Appendix Carry - Will it Work for You?

    Is Appendix Carry the best way for you to carry your sidearm? John C. is the Chief of Security at one of the larger churches in the Dayton, Ohio area. John transitioned to Appendix Carry over a year ago and discusses why he made that choice for his personal carry method.

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