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FROM CHURCH SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Guns, Churches, and the Real Work of Protection: Why Tools Don’t Replace People
In recent years, the conversation around church safety has become increasingly polarized. On one side are those who believe that armed volunteers are the primary solution to modern threats. On the other are those who argue that firearms have no place in a house of worship. Both groups tend to speak with conviction, and both
Is Spiritual Armor sufficient to protect a House of Worship?
“A House of Worship that relies on spiritual armor alone is spiritually sincere but operationally unprepared.” I’ve had conversations with pastors who’ve told me that protecting the flock isn’t their responsibility, that safeguarding the congregation is God’s job, and their role is simply to preach the Word. I understand the theological rationale behind that statement,
Understanding First Amendment Rights on the Sidewalk
An Informational Essay for Houses of Worship and Nonprofit Personnel Faith-based organizations and nonprofits are increasingly encountering First Amendment auditors, provocateurs, and protestors who position themselves on public sidewalks near entrances, parking lots, or gathering areas. These individuals often film, question, or provoke staff and congregants in an attempt to elicit a reaction they can
Armed Church Security Volunteers in Utah
Armed church security volunteers in Utah operate in a uniquely permissive legal environment, but that freedom comes with significant responsibility. Utah’s combination of statewide firearm preemption, permitless carry, and volunteer-immunity statutes creates a framework in which churches may lawfully authorize armed volunteers—yet remain fully accountable for how those volunteers are selected, trained, supervised, and integrated
Responding to First Amendment Auditors at Houses of Worship
A Practical, Legally Defensible Guide for Faith Communities Introduction Across the United States, First Amendment auditors have increasingly targeted houses of worship, synagogues, churches, mosques, gurdwaras, temples, and other faith centers by filming congregants, parking lots, and entrances. While auditors claim constitutional rights, houses of worship are private property and retain full authority to restrict
When a Nonprofit Is a Tenant in a Public Building: Rights, Quiet Enjoyment, and Managing Protest Activity
Nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, community service groups, arts organizations, and charitable programs, frequently lease space in public buildings such as schools, municipal centers, and city-owned facilities. These arrangements are lawful, common, and often mutually beneficial. Yet they can become complicated when protesters object to the nonprofit’s presence or attempt to disrupt activities. Understanding