Training Programs

Tactics & Firearms Handling Level 1

This 4 hour course is held inside the church and focuses on behavior-based responses for armed protectors, including decision making in and around crowds during an active threat. This course includes drills for a variety of firearm carry positions and movements. You will learn how to apply these principles in different environments and in the right contexts.

• Proper carry positions in crowds

• Decision making with a firearm

• Principles of a gunfight

• Scenario-based training

Tactics & Firearms Handling Level 2

This 4-hour Level 2 course is held inside the church and focuses on the team concept and movement principles for Armed Protectors. Training guns and holsters will be provided. This course provides next level training that focuses specifically on working with a partner while carrying a firearm with scenarios. Because of the specific attention given to the participants, class size is limited.

• Solo response

• Hallway movements

• Two person response

• Angles of attack, angles of exposure

• Communication principles

De-Escalation Training

Dealing with disruptive people can be challenging. This practical, church-focused class equips safety team members and staff with proven communication and observation skills to recognize concerns early, manage difficult encounters, and maintain a calm, respectful environment. Participants will learn to recognize the signs of dangerous behavior, learn skills to manage people in crisis, and make sound decisions about when to involve law enforcement, all while integrating these skills into their existing safety plans.

• Active listening techniques

• Danger cues

• Working as a team

• Professional communication strategies

Church Safety Lockdown Training

This 2-hour private church safety training course combines classroom presentation with hands-on demonstrations to equip your staff and volunteers with principle-based concepts for keeping the church and congregation safe. The training focuses on getting everyone on the same page before something happens, covering lockdown training and procedures with short scenarios for staff, volunteers, ushers, greeters, children's ministry, and safety ministry. The training is Biblically based and ministry focused.

• Biblical basis for church safety

• Lockdown training for children's ministry

• Stopping all types of threats at the church

• Practical responses to a threat