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By Adam Shrider | Gatekeeper Defense Training LLC On July 1st, 2026, Florida Chapter 2026-46 takes effect. The law itself is short — one sentence. It exempts unpaid volunteers who provide armed security at a church, mosque, synagogue, or other place of worship from the state's private security licensing requirements under Chapter 493. That's the entire substance of the law. Read it for yourself — it's a single paragraph: laws.flrules.org/2026/46. No concealed carry license re

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 The ancient Stoics had a practice. Every morning, before the demands of the day took over, they would pause and remind themselves of their own mortality. Not as a morbid ritual — but as a discipline. A deliberate act of clarity. A way of stripping away the noise and returning to what actually matters. Memento mori. Remember that you will die. For most people, that thought gets pushed to the

As more churches form safety teams, one problem shows up repeatedly: lack of clarity. Teams are created with good intentions but without clearly defined roles, responsibilities, or limits. When that happens, volunteers are placed in difficult positions, risk increases, and leadership unintentionally creates exposure rather than protection. Effective church safety teams are built on structure, accountability, and restraint, not assumptions or equipment. What a Church Safety Te

Firearms training is widely available in Central Florida, but not all instruction is equal. Choosing the right firearms instructor matters—not just for skill development, but for safety, judgment, and long-term responsibility. The goal is not to find the loudest instructor or the most aggressive marketing. The goal is to find competent, responsible instruction that matches your needs . Start With the Purpose of Training Before choosing an instructor, be clear about why you wa