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Mississippi governor signs law allowing armed church members
NY Post ^ | 4/15/16

Posted on 04/15/2016 11:52:42 AM PDT by pabianice

JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Phil Bryant has signed into law a bill that allows some members of churches to undergo firearms training so they can provide armed security for their congregations.

The Church Protection Act specifies that those designated can carry guns into church buildings. It also allows people to carry holstered weapons without a permit.

Republican state Rep. Andy Gipson of Braxton says the law gives small congregations an option to defend themselves against attack. He proposed the bill as a response to the slayings last year of nine people at a church in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Mississippi Association of Police Chiefs has opposed the portion of the bill that loosens permit requirements.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Philosophy; US: Mississippi
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1 posted on 04/15/2016 11:52:42 AM PDT by pabianice
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To: pabianice

Folks in Mississippi weren’t allowed to CC into church?

One of the things I like about my church is that the gun policy is “bring’ em!” No silly sticker on the door. On any given Sunday there are dozens of us carrying.


2 posted on 04/15/2016 11:58:02 AM PDT by day10 (You'll get nothing and like it!)
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To: pabianice

My church has started hiring cops to provide security security and inside.

I’m pretty sure some of the ushers are also armed. We have a large congregation, usually about 1400-1600 people each service.

No metal detectors though.


3 posted on 04/15/2016 12:01:29 PM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: driftdiver

I was trained in the service to detect concealed weapons under clothing by looking for non-verbal signs. It seemed like at least half the men and a fourth of the women were armed. About 3 months ago the question came up, and it was confirmed to be a little bit higher. There were more armed women :)


4 posted on 04/15/2016 12:09:22 PM PDT by Mechanicos (Trump is for America First. Cruz is for America Last. It's that simple.)
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To: pabianice; WKB; Black Agnes; houeto; Din Maker; Malichi; WXRGina; petitfour; duffee; ...

PISTOL-PACKIN' PREACHERS IN THE PULPIT
A-OKay!
COME ARMED TO CHURCH IN MISSISSIPPI!

5 posted on 04/15/2016 12:09:38 PM PDT by onyx (You're here posting, so sign-up to DONATE MONTHLY!)
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To: pabianice

In before the “Praise the Lord, and Pass the Ammunition”!


6 posted on 04/15/2016 12:10:56 PM PDT by cincinnati65
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To: pabianice

I dont ask to carry in my church.


7 posted on 04/15/2016 12:15:59 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: pabianice
I normally carry in church. Only when I'm giving the sermon am I unarmed.
Also unarmed when I pray at the abortion mill - don't have a concrete reason for not carrying during those specific ministry times.
Other than that, I'm packing.
8 posted on 04/15/2016 12:16:33 PM PDT by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: day10

I attend a church that meets in a school, so no guns allowed. When we finish building our sanctuary I am going to approach out pastor about carrying. In SC you have to have permission to carry in a church.


9 posted on 04/15/2016 12:17:40 PM PDT by Gamecock ( Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul...Matthew 10:28)
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To: Psalm 73

God bless you, padre.

L


10 posted on 04/15/2016 12:17:59 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: day10

Our church policy is not spoken one way or the other but the pastor and deacons sought out members a few years ago that they knew might have a CCDW and let it be known they are more than welcome to carry discreetly. Didn’t matter to me, I have been carrying for 20+ yrs. in church approval or not. Insurance.


11 posted on 04/15/2016 12:28:14 PM PDT by sarge83
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To: driftdiver

I live in Kansas. Except for some exceptions (until July 2017) those silly signs are “suggestions.” I’ve counted four CC in my section of my service alone. I hadn’t thought to check out the ushers. I can usually spot the bulge or the clank of the purse.


12 posted on 04/15/2016 12:32:15 PM PDT by Mercat (Boredom is a problem on the inside. And happiness, too, is an inside job.)
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To: Mechanicos

I am currently working getting my somewhat timid SO to shoot and carry. She related a good story to me just this past week. She volunteers watching young kids during one of the services, and this past week the CCW topic came up with one of her-co-volunteers. The lady said “What? You don’t carry? I have mine in my purse right now. In the case of something going down whoever it is isn’t getting to these kids!”

My SO was a bit surprised.


13 posted on 04/15/2016 12:38:13 PM PDT by day10 (You'll get nothing and like it!)
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To: day10

Women are harder to detect if armed because they can hide them better. Clothing or purses. Guys telegraph the location of a dangerous object with their non-verbals but only have so many locations they can carry.


14 posted on 04/15/2016 12:42:54 PM PDT by Mechanicos (Trump is for America First. Cruz is for America Last. It's that simple.)
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To: Mechanicos

Very interesting. I’d be curious to know what telegraphs your training pointed out?


15 posted on 04/15/2016 12:45:02 PM PDT by day10 (You'll get nothing and like it!)
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To: driftdiver

We use a mix of off duty uniformed cops, plainclothes, and private security. Some of the plain clothed folks blend in, others are pretty obvious. Some of the members may have their own security, as well.


16 posted on 04/15/2016 12:51:35 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: marktwain

My buddy was wrong. The Governor signed the bill. Mississippi is now ‘Constitutional Carry’!


17 posted on 04/15/2016 12:51:57 PM PDT by houeto (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: onyx

Thanks for the ping onyx. Mississippi is now added to the list of Constitutional Carry states!!


18 posted on 04/15/2016 12:53:52 PM PDT by houeto (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: onyx

Onward Christian soldiers....


19 posted on 04/15/2016 12:57:09 PM PDT by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: pabianice

‘Always carry at church.


20 posted on 04/15/2016 1:10:18 PM PDT by onedoug
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