BFA-sponsored Protecting Houses of Worship class slated March 14 in Mansfield

Does your organization have a security team ready to go, and are they prepared to counter an active killing event?

Sign up now for a March 14 training session at Walker Lake Baptist Church, 1602 Walker Lake Road, in Mansfield. The seminar, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, is designed as an intro to help identify security needs as well as organizational and team training standards. Training, sponsored by Buckeye Firearms Association, will include the history of active killing events, including current tragedies, as well as medical training, tactics, and Active Killer Response scenarios.

A recent "Protecting Houses of Worship" training session brought together community members, church leaders, and safety volunteers with a shared mission: to safeguard places of worship while preserving their welcoming environment.

Students left the program not only with new skills but also with a deep appreciation for the training team.

One participant remarked, “The instructors were top-notch. The different types of sessions/scenarios and getting everybody to participate worked quite well. I learned a great deal. Look forward to doing it again.”

Another student praised the program’s structure. “Very satisfied with the presentation and the way the team worked together. Very well organized. Great job.”

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Sign up for the March 14 session here.

NOTE: More classes will be posted soon in the Westerville and West Unity areas.