CCW at Church

[johnbergsing]

I recently found out a close friend of mine who is a Christian and a gun owner has been carrying his legally (concealed) pistol to church for years. No one but me and his wife know. I've known him for years and we share many ideas as far as our Christianity, families and, yes, guns. I guess I just never thought about it before. I know he carries. I've thought about it but just haven't up to this point. Thinking about some of the crazy thins that have made the news in recent years, though, has made me start thinking about it.

I was wondering what some of you think about members of your churches legally carrying concealed weapons to church?

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[pgp_protector]

I know a few at my church do, I've got no problem with it.

 

[johnbergsing]

I know a few at my church do, I've got no problem with it.

Neither do I.

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[BryanW92]

I carry at church. My wife doesn't even know.

 

[hmw]

It wouldn't worry me either (although we never see or hear of it in Australia anyway).
Unfortunately, here in Australia, the mainstream media and our politicians have generated a paranoia about guns so many people here would be concerned about anyone carrying a gun.

Although we have strict gun laws here, these laws failed to do anything to make society any safer.

 

[abysmul]

I know and have known multiple people over the years that legally carry to their church services.

I'm 100% for it.

 

[CityOfGod]

It could be a good thing since there have been crazed gunmen that have opened fire in Churches.

 

[johnbergsing]

It could be a good thing since there have been crazed gunmen that have opened fire in Churches.

That's the idea. Our churches are obviously not immune from an armed evil-doer.

~ John

 

[Crusader knight]

Many, many years ago, I attended a Messianic Jewish synagogue. Neo - nazis spray painted a hakenkreuz ( ignorantly called a swastika) on the walls, smashed some windows, and made threats of attacking the little children while in their classes. While the police did investigate, nothing was done. The congregation discreetly armed itself, and we had men of the congregation volunteer to guard the classes, hallways, and patrol the perimeter while the people were in attendance. The nazis wisely never chose to test our resolve. +CK+

 

[PastorTeacher]

Many, many years ago, I attended a Messianic Jewish synagogue. Neo - nazis spray painted a hakenkreuz ( ignorantly called a swastika) on the walls, smashed some windows, and made threats of attacking the little children while in their classes. While the police did investigate, nothing was done. The congregation discreetly armed itself, and we had men of the congregation volunteer to guard the classes, hallways, and patrol the perimeter while the people were in attendance. The nazis wisely never chose to test our resolve. +CK+

Some just don't know how to let WWII and Nazi Germany go (both Jew and Skinheads). If your in the US I wouldn't worry about the "Nazi's" here.

 

[PastorTeacher]

I'm all for people to carry ANYWHERE.

 

[Crusader knight]

Some just don't know how to let WWII and Nazi Germany go (both Jew and Skinheads). If your in the US I wouldn't worry about the "Nazi's" here.

REALLY!? The Jews just need to GET OVER the holocaust? Amazing. +CK+

 

[Hinton90]

I'm all for people to carry ANYWHERE.

This all the way.

Our freedoms have been restricted so much that having guns is the only thing we have that can allow us to overthrow our government if they do something radical like mass enslavement. It's in the constitution.

The things on the news are sometimes absurdly in the direction of against guns because it's an agenda. You see all these "shootings" in spurts. Be careful with the news, I'd suggest avoiding it all together, the darkness involved goes much deeper than you can possibly think.

 

[CityOfGod]

On the downside there are some risks that come with carrying a weapon. I heard a story on Fox News about an off duty officer who carried his concealed weapon to a birthday party. The birthday girl gave him a hug and the gun accidentally discharged, killing her.

 

[rgleason]

DETROIT — The death of a woman shot in the chest after she hugged an off-duty police officer from behind during a party is a tragic, unfathomable accident, Detroit's police chief said Monday.

Adaisha Miller was dancing and celebrating what would have been her 25th birthday the next day, when she hugged the officer from behind during a party Sunday, her mother and authorities said. She died later of gunshot wounds to the chest.
Police Chief Ralph Godbee told reporters at a news conference her death is an "unfathomable" accident and the officer is "very remorseful."
"We are profoundly sad at their loss," he said, referring to Miller's family.
Godbee said the gun was in a waist holster made of soft material, which would have allowed the trigger to be activated. He said there's no evidence the officer fired the gun, and he believes the gun discharged after Miller hugged the officer from behind during a party at the officer's home.
"There was some manipulation along the officer's waistline (that) he did not control," Godbee told reporters.
The officer, whose name was not released, is on desk duty while the case is fully investigated. Police union lawyer John Goldpaugh said the officer didn't know Miller.
"This was just a freak accident," Goldpaugh told the Detroit Free Press. "They were having a party and the next thing, a woman is dead. He's devastated by what happened."
Police said previously that the bullet punctured Miller's lung and hit her heart, and she died at a hospital.
Her mother, Yolanda McNair, said the shooting never should have happened.
"All she wanted to do was enjoy the weekend for her birthday," McNair told WDIV-TV. "She had every right to enjoy turning 25 and look beyond that."

 

[New_Wineskin]

I recently found out a close friend of mine who is a Christian and a gun owner has been carrying his legally (concealed) pistol to church for years. No one but me and his wife know. I've known him for years and we share many ideas as far as our Christianity, families and, yes, guns. I guess I just never thought about it before. I know he carries. I've thought about it but just haven't up to this point. Thinking about some of the crazy thins that have made the news in recent years, though, has made me start thinking about it.

I was wondering what some of you think about members of your churches legally carrying concealed weapons to church?

Sent from my iPad so, please, forgive the typos!

It would depend on who was carrying . There are a lot of crazy people in christian groups , as well . As lon as the person was well-balanced and easy going , it would be fine .

 

[PastorTeacher]

REALLY!? The Jews just need to GET OVER the holocaust? Amazing. +CK+

I don't know why your surprised. But yes, everyone should get over it. It's been how many years? While it was a horrific thing what's the point of constantly talking about it? It happened get over it already. How can one move on when they are busy crying about the past?

 

[BryanW92]

On the downside there are some risks that come with carrying a weapon. I heard a story on Fox News about an off duty officer who carried his concealed weapon to a birthday party. The birthday girl gave him a hug and the gun accidentally discharged, killing her.

Like the story says, it was a freak accident. Cheap holsters and Glocks (in this case, a S&W M&P, which is a Glock clone) do not mix well. You spend $500-1000 on a carry gun and you put it in a $20 Uncle Mikes generic-sized holster. Very dumb!

You're right. There are always risks to every thing we do. Carrying a gun is a huge responsibility and is not for the casual shooter or a person who doesn't have the mindset or ability to make life-or-death decisions quickly.

I always cringe when I'm in a gun store and see someone walk up to the counter and say, "I just got my permit and now I need a gun to carry. I really don't know much. What do you recommend?"

My only hope is that they discover that carrying a gun is uncomfortable and a nuisance and they give it up after a couple days.

 

[MagicSabbath]

I recently found out a close friend of mine who is a Christian and a gun owner has been carrying his legally (concealed) pistol to church for years. No one but me and his wife know. I've known him for years and we share many ideas as far as our Christianity, families and, yes, guns. I guess I just never thought about it before. I know he carries. I've thought about it but just haven't up to this point. Thinking about some of the crazy thins that have made the news in recent years, though, has made me start thinking about it.

I was wondering what some of you think about members of your churches legally carrying concealed weapons to church?

Sent from my iPad so, please, forgive the typos!

It's never been an issue before. If a police detective attended church and carried his or her concealed weapon into the sanctuary, would you worry?

Your friend is a responsible gun owner. Consider him a shepherd of a flock in a world where crazed gunmen tally innocent victims because no one is armed so as to stop them.

 

[Hinton90]

If only you knew how much us having guns is saving our rights right now.

If only you knew how much our rights would be stomped on if we didn't have a means of self defense.

It's kind of like a nuclear weapon, they never really get used but they are a deterrent for countries invading other countries. We can't just invade China because they have thousands of nukes. We can't just invade Russia because they have thousands of nukes. Vice versa.

Us having the right to have guns is a deterrent to something more sinister than you can imagine. On paper, guns are terrible, I wish ALL guns were destroyed, then at least people could defend themselves with armor, sword, and shield. But the simple fact is, get rid of the guns that the people have and the government will have complete and utter control without any possible resistance.

If only you knew who was in control of our government and what they're capable of, and how little they care about you and I.