Do You Feel Safe In Your House of Worship? - Page 3

Sig Man · October 13th, 2009, 12:45 AM

My pastor is a former police office and very pro-gun. He knows that I have my concerns about safety in church, we had a brief discussion about it. I'm certain he wouldn't have a problem with my carrying in church if I were to ask him but I just don't think I want to live anyplace where I feel the need to carry in church and fortunately I don't feel that I'm in danger at my church.

Thumper · October 13th, 2009, 02:12 AM

I feel safer at the House of Pancakes!

I think there's a higher chance of our church being the place of an attack.

FLSquirrelHunter · October 13th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Do I feel safe in my house of worship? Yup. Do I carry there? Almost always. Do I feel safe there when I don't carry? Yup.

So far as I know, no one has done anything during Mass at any parish in our diocese. There was an armed robbery of a rosary group meeting on a weeknight. Two robbers were later arrested (good police work!)

The defense dynamic would change in such a situation, but that should probably be another thread.

gunthorp · October 13th, 2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

I feel safer at the House of Pancakes!

he he At least you'll be in the company of lots of LEO's

chrise2004 · October 13th, 2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gunthorp

he he At least you'll be in the company of lots of LEO's

SkylarL · October 13th, 2009, 12:43 PM

being a small congregation I feel safe enough but I know that almost no one Carries to services.

After all thats happened it does make you wonder, as we are a growing church, what COULD happen in the future.

SkylarL · October 13th, 2009, 12:43 PM

and how many of us SHOULD carry

Paco · October 13th, 2009, 01:57 PM

I feel safe, but I respect the knowledge that anytime someone speaks out against sin there is an increase in the possibility of retaliation by those who are accused of committing the sin being preached on.

My Pastor doesn't mince words, he calls sin by what it is and I know that offends people. The truth hurts.

I also know I am protected and I know most of the Pastoral security detail, and many of them know me (at least by sight).

PastorPack · October 13th, 2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollo

I do not attend regular services but a close friend of mine plays in his church band and they are often times short a 2nd trumpet player. I fill in a lot because I honestly really enjoy gospel music even though I don't like organized religion. Go figure, right? haha. I don't carry on my person while I am playing but my gun goes in my gig bag and it's never more then 2 feet away from me. I re-holster when I get outside.

You should come visit us, we've rarely been accused of being ORGANIZED.

Rollo · October 13th, 2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorPack

You should come visit us, we've rarely been accused of being ORGANIZED.

That made me chuckle.

October 13th, 2009, 02:12 AM	#22
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	I feel safer at the House of Pancakes! I think there's a higher chance of our church being the place of an attack. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

October 13th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#26
SkylarL Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Altamont, Il Posts: 27	being a small congregation I feel safe enough but I know that almost no one Carries to services. After all thats happened it does make you wonder, as we are a growing church, what COULD happen in the future. __________________ "On the subject of Osama bin Laden... we will track him down. We will capture him. We will bring him to justice, and I will follow him to the gates of hell."-John McCain

October 13th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#27
SkylarL Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Altamont, Il Posts: 27	and how many of us SHOULD carry __________________ "On the subject of Osama bin Laden... we will track him down. We will capture him. We will bring him to justice, and I will follow him to the gates of hell."-John McCain

October 13th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#28
Paco VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 2,763	I feel safe, but I respect the knowledge that anytime someone speaks out against sin there is an increase in the possibility of retaliation by those who are accused of committing the sin being preached on. My Pastor doesn't mince words, he calls sin by what it is and I know that offends people. The truth hurts. I also know I am protected and I know most of the Pastoral security detail, and many of them know me (at least by sight). __________________ "Don't hit at all if you can help it; don't hit a man if you can possibly avoid it; but if you do hit him, put him to sleep." - Theodore Roosevelt If you are not willing to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them! -Paco

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October 13th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#21
Sig Man New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Posts: 11	My pastor is a former police office and very pro-gun. He knows that I have my concerns about safety in church, we had a brief discussion about it. I'm certain he wouldn't have a problem with my carrying in church if I were to ask him but I just don't think I want to live anyplace where I feel the need to carry in church and fortunately I don't feel that I'm in danger at my church.

October 13th, 2009, 08:34 AM	#23
FLSquirrelHunter Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FL, The "Stand Your Ground' State Posts: 272	Do I feel safe in my house of worship? Yup. Do I carry there? Almost always. Do I feel safe there when I don't carry? Yup. So far as I know, no one has done anything during Mass at any parish in our diocese. There was an armed robbery of a rosary group meeting on a weeknight. Two robbers were later arrested (good police work!) The defense dynamic would change in such a situation, but that should probably be another thread.