Training suggestions or recommendations...

[ziggy]

Church security team training suggestions requested. Likely to have a range of experience but little formal training. Six to ten members.
Suggestions? An existing class or something customized to our needs?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Are you looking for shooting training or security training? IMO, I'd start with body language and threat detection + conflict deescalation + first aid. Then I'd worry about shooting.

 

[cedartop]

Are you looking for shooting training or security training? IMO, I'd start with body language and threat detection + conflict deescalation + first aid. Then I'd worry about shooting.

Agreed. I get a lot of questions about doing church security classes up here. When I answer them much as you have above, they look at me like I am speaking in tongues.

 

[obijohn]

I have to agree with Mike and BBI. BBI's suggestions are nearly as sexy as a run and gun, active shooter response, 3000rds before lunch class, BUT will afford your group with 95% of what they need to perform in the stated environment. You won't likely EVER need to operate as a light infantry squad.

As to specific suggestions, I would recommend finding a training operation near you and discussing your specific needs directly with them. There are many good candidates available in the area, BBI and Cedartop are two of them.

 

[TWalker]

I know the new training facility in Muncie has a church configuration in their shoot house. They might be worth looking at. I don't have any first hand experience with them.


MTAC - Muncie Threat Assessment Center

 

[ziggy]

Thanks to all who replied. We have plans for de-escalation training, threat detection training, lawful use of force training, other people who will be specific for first aid, etc. I am thinking some members may have past military training, some past law enforcement training, some fire arms experience but little or no formal training. We want to make sure everyone is on the same page and prepared to co-ordinate as a team.

 

[szorn]

I can offer church security training if you have interest in discussing your needs. I will be conducting a private course for a church in Fort Wayne in February. I may be able to get you in so you can see what I have to offer but will have to check with the church. Let me know if you have interest.

Steve Zorn - Indiana Self-Defense Training Classes