Called to Protect. Trained to Act.

Equip Your Church Safety Team with Real-World Defensive Firearms Training

 

Gatekeeper Defense Training provides structured, live-fire firearms training for church safety teams committed to protecting their congregations. Our Church Safety Team curriculum is built around three progressive course levels—each designed to develop critical shooting, decision-making, and safety skills in an environment grounded in faith and responsibility.

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Why Church-Specific Firearms Training Matters

 

Churches across the U.S. are forming armed volunteer teams to deter and respond to violent threats. But carrying a firearm without training introduces liability and danger. It takes more than good intentions—it takes structured, pressure-tested instruction to perform safely and effectively when lives are on the line.

Our training addresses that need head-on.

We focus on:

• Defensive handgun fundamentals for real-world encounters

• Movement, cover, and communication techniques specific to church environments

• Stress inoculation and performance under pressure

• Legal, ethical, and spiritual considerations of force in a place of worship

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Explore Our Church Safety Team Courses

 

Church Safety Team 1.0: Foundational Firearms Training
Ideal for safety team members who carry at church or plan to. Covers safe draw from concealment, basic marksmanship, defensive shooting principles, and movement with purpose.

Church Safety Team 2.0: Intermediate Proficiency & Movement

Builds on Level 1 with dynamic drills: moving while shooting, tactical reloads, multiple threat engagement, and team communication.

Church Safety Team 3.0: Advanced Handgun Skills Under Stress

Our most advanced level. Enhances judgment, precision, and safe performance in complex, time-sensitive scenarios. This course pushes each student toward confident, controlled response under stress.

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Course Reviews

 

"Gatekeeper Defense sets a high bar for firearms training—this course should be considered the gold standard for Church Safety Teams. I highly recommend Adam and Gatekeeper Defense Training. You won’t be disappointed."
— Andrew - Church safety team firearm training student

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“Adam is a very good instructor and a very effective communicator. He kept the attendees safe while down range and at the same time imparted practical knowledge.”
— Alex - Church safety team firearm training student

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On-Site or Partner Church Training Available

 

We offer mobile, private training sessions for churches throughout Florida and beyond. Whether you're equipping a new team or sharpening experienced defenders, Gatekeeper can bring professional instruction to your facility—or help you partner with nearby churches for joint sessions.

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Ready to Train Your Church Safety Team?

 

Whether you're building a team from the ground up, evaluating your current preparedness, or seeking to partner with another church for training—Gatekeeper is here to support your mission.

Use the form below to:

• Request detailed course information or pricing

• Schedule a private or on-site training session

• Ask about upcoming Church Safety Team training dates in Central Florida

• Explore training partnerships with churches in your area

Let’s build readiness together—one trained defender at a time.​​​​