New Texas law brings confusion to Texas churches I know that our newsletter goes out to thousands of churches, with lots of them not in Texas. I publish this story more as a hope that your church can learn from it. This article has a dual purpose. One is to update you on some Texas legislation...
It appears as though Texas will be getting a new law regarding Church Security Teams. While House Bill 421 did not make is through the house, another bill, Senate Bill 2065, made it through both the House and the Senate and is now on the Governor's desk to sign into law...
As GATEKEEPERs, we primarily operate in plain clothes. This allows us to blend with our surroundings. The occasional need to be seen arises. Command presence can be elevated by adjusting posture, attention, and changing location. The easiest way to be seen and...
Open Carry in Texas starts January 1, 2016 – We have received numerous request for advice on the new Open Carry issue here in Texas. Here is our advice: A church has a few options. You must post 30.07 signs at each and every entrance to each building that you do not want open carry or...
FROM THE WAR ON TERROR..... This is the FORWARD to the latest issue of the ISIS magazine Dabiq "As the American-led crusaders continue waging war against the Khilfah, more and more Muslims continue demonstrating their willingness to sacrifice everything precious to them for the sake of...
Law Enforcement is telling us, once again, to be vigilant and watchful during this National Holiday weekend. This may be from my recent return from sabbatical but it seems the cycle is repeating itself; only this time there seems to be an urgency in the world. I find it interesting...
Spiking interest in church security after Charleston massacre Marie Saavedra, WFAA11:39 p.m. CDT June 18, 2015 (Photo: Provided) DENTON COUNTY A local security company geared toward training members of religious congregations has seen a spike in calls after...
Why Some Pastors Bring Their Guns to the Pulpit Josh Sanburn @joshsanburn June 20, 2015 Stephen B. MortonAPPolice tape surrounds the parking lot behind the AME Emanuel Church as FBI forensic experts work the crime scene where nine were killed in Charleston, S.C., on...
How is your church preparing for an ISIS/"Islamic Extremist" attack? With the White House stepping up warnings about terror on US soil, how is your church preparing for an act of violence/attack by radical Islamic extremists? Do you have an armed security team? Are they ready for the weapons...