Quote:Many larger churches in this area already have security.  A buddy of mine goes to one particular church where they have congregants who are former and current law enforcement who actually do stand guard at the door in a very discreet manner. 

We live in a small town where people still have the mindset of- "Oh it won't happen here." People still don't lock their doors and look at me funny when the first thing I do is lock my door behind me as soon as I walk in my house or get in my truck. Living in Jacksonville for so many years, and in different areas of the city, as well as other big cities I am a situational awareness type person and absolutely know anything can happen anywhere. 

 

My father-in-law was not happy at first when he realized my husband was carrying at church but I think he's come around. There are others of the older generation, especially the ladies, who would freak out if they knew how many people carry. They don't even like the the police officer carries and he's mandated to carry his service weapon and handcuffs at all times for some reason. All that being said, I think it would take something happening locally, something serious, for many folks in my church to be okay with armed people standing guard. 

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