Consider going to church armed, or not, in the same way you go to the 7-11. It’s your choice.
My state allows concealed carry in the vehicle or on your person without CCW. However, it is NOT legal to take one into church.
And yes, I think it’s needed.
At one pastor friend’s church, they always have off-duty cops and sheriff personnel outside during services. At least 4-8 of them. It’s not exactly the best part of town, either. So it’s sorely-needed.
I'm shocked that there wasn't anyone carrying at that church. In Tennessee yet.
Heck, I'm in a deep blue state and we would have dropped him in about three seconds.
I’ve carried in church for years. I carry everywhere. Yes, even into places that post their “no guns allowed” posters that I ignore. Only my hubby & mother in law knows that I carry into church. We’ve even mapped out scenarios just in case a situation such as this one arises. Hopefully we never have to implement this tool.