There are two kinds of self-defense: Armed (with weapons) and Unarmed (without weapons). In this, the final article of our July series on equipment for church security, we cover weapons – the equipment for armed defense.

What is communication? According to Skills You Need, “Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place to another.” Communication within a Church Safety Ministry, and between the ministry and others within the church and outside, is vital to the ministry’s success in protecting the flock. Listen to this podcast to find out if you are equipped to communicate?

The principal purposes of military (security and safety) clothing are decency and modesty, protection against cold, heat, and other environmental factors, protection from weaponry, and identification. Several types of clothing are recommended by several sources for the Team Members of a Church Safety Ministry. Listen to this podcast to find out more!

We are covering equipment for church safety & security teams under the banner of Guns & Gear for Church Security. This week we are covering tools. The Tools of the Trade include several items. Listen to this podcast to find out if you have the necessary tools for your team.

A person without any training may be able to take down an attacker instinctively or by a fortunate chance. However, the odds of a successful takedown are improved by training and practice. Listen to this podcast to learn more about how your team can be trained for locks and takedowns.

In church safety and security, as well as for police, reaction distances and stances are not intended to get us into a fight, but to ready us for self-defense. It starts with verbal de-escalation. If that will not work, then we are ready for the next level on the continuum: unarmed defense. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can be ready for unarmed defense.

Sometimes, verbal de-escalation is not enough, and we must defend ourselves as well as others. If the violator is not armed, we need to know how to use non-lethal force, and how to apply the amount called for by the situation. Do you know how to physically defend yourself and others? Listen to this podcast to find out!

Awareness of our surroundings with alertness for anything indicating a potential threat is a key to personal safety and security. If we are aware of potential threats, we can avoid unnecessary confrontations. Are you aware of your surroundings? Listen to this podcast to find out!

Most of us know we can treat injuries. At least, we can see a cut or burn, see or feel the signs of a bruise, sprain, or broken bones. Isn’t that why we took First Aid? Yes, but however, not all medical emergencies are injuries.

As members of a Church Safety Team, there are times when we respond to medical emergencies. Not only do we need to know what to do at these times, most of the time certain items are needed.