Church Safety Team Firearms Training 1.0
“Called to Protect. Trained to Act.”
Most volunteers who carry in a house of worship are well-intentioned—but not well-trained. Shooting at the range is one thing. Drawing under pressure, moving around others, and making life-or-death decisions is another.
Church Safety Team 1.0 is a 6 hour foundational defensive handgun course designed specifically for armed safety and security volunteers serving in churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship. Whether you're new to formal training or already confident with your firearm, this course will sharpen your skills, challenge your habits, and prepare you for the realities of protecting others in sacred space.
"This is not a basic pistol class. This is where serious defenders start."
Who This Course Is For:
This course is required for all students entering Gatekeeper’s church safety team firearms training course(s). It’s the starting point for every armed volunteer including:
✔️ Team members who carry but have never trained under stress
✔️ Confident shooters ready to validate their skills in a defensive context
✔️ Anyone serious about protecting life in a house of worship
What You’ll Learn:
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Safe drawstroke from concealment and OWB holsters
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Controlled pairs at close and intermediate distances
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Emergency reloads and real-time malfunction clearing
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One-handed shooting and close-quarters control
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Movement off the “X” and how to work toward cover
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Multiple target acquisition and threat prioritization
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Marksmanship vs. Speed – when each matters, and how to balance both
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Sight picture discipline: how to get the hits that matter
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Live-fire drills built for marksmanship under pressure
What You’ll Need:
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Semi-automatic handgun (not a micro compact)
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Quality OWB holster
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3 or more spare magazines
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magazine pouches
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Minimum 250 rounds of factory FMJ ammo (more is recommended)
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Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred)
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Sturdy belt, concealment garment (optional), and weather-appropriate gear
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Lunch (we will take a lunch break)
Why Train With Gatekeeper Defense?
✅ USCCA-Certified Instructor with real church safety experience
✅ Private outdoor range—no lane limits, no nonsense
✅ Mission-driven training built for protectors, not paper-punchers
✅ All houses of worship welcome—every life is worth protecting
-Join an upcoming Church Safety Team 1.0 class and lay the right foundation.
You’re called to protect. You must be trained to act.