Choosing a Physical Restraint (Handcuffs).

What Type? What to look for?

The decision to use a physical restraint must conform to the church policy. However, if your church has decided to permit the members of the security team to carry a restraint such as a handcuff or disposable cuffs, here is some information to assist you in choosing a quality restraint that meets the standard for local law enforcement.

There are a wide number of styles and makers in the market. Which is the best for you? Read More…

Why I decided to CCW with Appendix Carry

By John Czeiszperger

Chief of Security

Dayton Area Church

Getting Started in CCW

Like many of you, my gun handling progression went something like this; firing from the low ready position, a 4 count draw stroke from an outside the waistband Kydex range holster that came with my pistol with no concealment and then drawing from my Kydex holster with concealment. After that I tried an inside the waistband (iwb) strong side carry which offered better concealment.

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In 2004, in Beslan, Russia the local school was over run by radical terrorists.

The local police were not ready for anything like this.

The incident was well planned and lasted for three days.

The following is a review of the known details.

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The expandable baton is quickly and easily deployed and provides great protection against a violent threat. In this second video, the modes of carry, techniques to open, and the three striking techniques are discussed and taught.

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Determining whether your church security team will carry weapons is a big decision. The expandable baton is a concealable weapon that expands to 16″, 20″, and 21″ and can be used as a non lethal weapon to stop a violent threat. In this video, Glen teaches you how to carry and use the expandable baton, and your options for self defense.

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Church security and use of force with a firearm. Using a firearm in the church setting is usually the only way to stop someone intent on killing people in your church with a gun. You can shoot from a distance, from behind cover, and if you’ve done you part and trained, you can hit the violent person and save lives. Choosing to carry a firearm is a big decision, but if you do it, train for it like your life depends on it…because it does. Watch the third part of Use of Force for Church Security below…

For online training resources, check out The U.S. Concealed Carry Association. A lot of good articles, forums, and a free newsletter.

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The Pastor looks at you and says, “You want to bring a gun to church?” Who would have ever thought about bringing a gun to church just a few short years ago? Nobody! Those were the good old days when attending church meant peaceful people would be there, and you didn’t have to worry so much about church security. If your church allows select members to carry a firearm while at church, then you have to decide the best firearm to stop a threat. Discreet security is the goal, and keeping the weapon concealed is probably the best way to keep anyone from being upset. This video helps you think through your options of self defense using a firearm for church security.

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