My Preacher/Pastor carrys

[mcafeesd]

I've done a search of the site and have not seen anything on this, so I'm going to ask the question. How would you feel if you discovered that your Pastor is licensened to carry a firearm in Indiana and does?

 

[ATM]

...How would you feel if you discovered that your Pastor is licensened to carry a firearm in Indiana and does?

Better.

You'll find that churches are fine for carry except for those that qualify as "school property" by Indiana Code. Those would require authorization from the church/school to legally carry.

 

[88GT]

That would make mine a hypocrite since he's already gone on record as opposing them.

 

[SEIndSAM]

I'd be fine with that. If I'm a little short on cash on Sunday morning, I could just drop a box of ammo in the collection plate.

 

[sbcman]

Good question, can't wait to read what folks say.

I am a pastor, have an LTCH and carry all the time- church services included. Most of my folks know I carry and am pro-2A. I know of noone in my congregation that isn't pro-2A. I know of at least 5 that carry while in church. So far as I know, everyone is cool with it, but I can only guess what folks think. Titanium Frost and Mrs. Frost both attend; I'm pretty sure they can dig it.

The area I live in is pro-2A as well. We all have "backyard ranges" and shooting generally starts around here at 8:00am and ends around 5:00pm. That might have something to do with perception.

Let me ask this question to you, OP: How do you feel about it?

 

[Hayseed_40]

Good question, can't wait to read what folks say.

I am a pastor, have an LTCH and carry all the time- church services included. Most of my folks know I carry and am pro-2A. I know of noone in my congregation that isn't pro-2A. I know of at least 5 that carry while in church. So far as I know, everyone is cool with it, but I can only guess what folks think. Titanium Frost and Mrs. Frost both attend; I'm pretty sure they can dig it.

The area I live in is pro-2A as well. We all have "backyard ranges" and shooting generally starts around here at 8:00am and ends around 5:00pm. That might have something to do with perception.

Let me ask this question to you, OP: How do you feel about it?

With TF in the congregation, I would carry too.


I am all for pastors carrying. I feel as a leader they are obligated to protect the congregation as needed.

 

[sbcman]

I'd be fine with that. If I'm a little short on cash on Sunday morning, I could just drop a box of ammo in the collection plate.

Problem. My treasurer and her spouse are two of my most avid gun-nuts in the congregation. I don't know that the ammo would reach me.

 

[sbcman]

With TF in the congregation, I would carry too.


I am all for pastors carrying. I feel as a leader they are obligated to protect the congregation as needed.

Yes! I just got my new sig line. Rep incoming

 

[Lost Californian]

I've done a search of the site and have not seen anything on this, so I'm going to ask the question. How would you feel if you discovered that your Pastor is licensened to carry a firearm in Indiana and does?

How do you feel about ANYONE carrying a handgun at ANY location? What does it matter if the person has a profession, be it preacher, lawyer, nurse, ambulance driver, homeowner, federal worker, gun store clerk or factory worker?

 

[Que]

I think it would be wonderful!

 

[mcafeesd]

Off to a good quick start. To clarify my position... I have been a pastor. Been LTCH for 31 years. CC most times.

 

[drillsgt]

I think it's great. While he wasn't my pastor I had a good friend that I trained in jujitsu with and was also a good customer at the gun store I worked at and he carried all the time. He gave me a key to his church and that is where I held the lecture portion of my MI CPL courses at.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Protecting the flock with one in the chamber... doin' it right.

 

[AndersonIN]

Just changed congregations last year and when I told the minister that I carry 24/7 he just said that If I ever feel the need to use it during services he suggested that I crouch low........as they are several others (the minister, elders, and at least 2 others) that carry daily!

 

[indyjoe]

That would make mine a hypocrite since he's already gone on record as opposing them.

But would follow the practices of many people opposing firearm rights for the masses. (Being a hypocrite and having a carry permit themselves.)

 

[Jack Burton]

It wouldn't surprise me if my pastor carries but I believe in the don't ask, don't tell program.

 

[pirate]

Would go against the who turn the other cheek notion to me.

 

[looney2ns]

Always carry, never tell.

 

[Compatriot G]

Would go against the who turn the other cheek notion to me.

The Scripture you allude to was referring to an insult. As I understand it, smacking someone on the side of the face was considered an insult. Later, Jesus told His disciples to sell their cloaks and purchase a sword.

 

[mcafeesd]

Would go against the who turn the other cheek notion to me.

Pirate has a point. Also, "Those who live by the sword, die by the sword." But I cannot shake the image of the pastor in the movie Patriot. when he points out that sometimes the shepherd must drive off the wolves.