Body armor in church

[Dewman66]

[FresnoRob]

I haven't brought myself to the point of wearing body armor. I'm not saying it's not a good idea, but if I did I'd want to wear in all the time not just on security. The fact that summers in Fresno are almost unbearable even with normal clothes on, I can't imagine wearing it. If I was of a mind to wear it I'd want to wear it all the time. Like being armed you never know when you might need it. That's why I carry everywhere it's legal to do so.

[Dewman66]

[OHOD]

Sure. I don't think there would be a problem wearing it in church, as long as the church is supportive. Go for it.

[Powder_Keg]

IMO, wearing body armor under your Sunday best attire is good to go. Plan for the worst, hope for the best.

[wpage]

Oh ye of little faith...

[billvau]

No body armor here, but my briefcase is bullet proof. I can't see any reason why anyone would have a problem with body armor on someone in the security detail. Of course, looks make a difference. If you look like Navy Seal about to deploy to remote Afghanistan for a week, then you may be overdoing it.

[billvau]

http://www.bulletproofme.com/Body_Armor_Complete_Products_LIST.shtml#Concealable

The "Uncle Mike's" briefcase is what I use. I like their discrete body armor and may get some one day...

[FresnoRob]

http://www.bulletproofme.com/Body_Ar...ml#Concealable

The "Uncle Mike's" briefcase is what I use. I like their discrete body armor and may get some one day...

Thanks for the link. I'm tempted to try one of the undershirt types.

[Dewman66]

I guess I should have added I wear a concealed vest ... not a Rambo want to be

[SonofWWIIDI]

If it makes you more comfortable in your brain, then there is no reason not to wear it.

[ScottyXbones]

After rereading the Waco thread I'd also advise bringing a fire extinguisher with you to church

[Dewman66]

After rereading the Waco thread I'd also advise bringing a fire extinguisher with you to church

Funny you say that.. Last year I did add more more fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in all the buildings... Most Sundays I have 9 family members in church. 4 if then are my grandchildren. I have a lot to lose if things go bad.

[tomk556]

This is an interesting thread to me. Is it common for larger churches to have security teams? I assume some or most are armed? Scenarios like these are interesting to me, because I do tend to think that often times appearances matter and like, symbolically, it's a curious issue with the church.

Without knowing anything about anything here, can I suggest that such teams make it a point to have IFAKs and know how to use them, if they don't already?

[billvau]

We didn't have the A/C on for Sunday School today. Seemed still cool enough to open the doors/windows. But, during the 2nd half, I was clearly getting hot and started to sweat a bit. After, several people told me I should've taken my suit coat off! I explained why I couldn't and they all took it in stride. Most of them never noticed / knew that I was carrying every Sunday! They thought it was great that I did. I couldn't imagine how warm I would've been with body armor too. That's a serious consideration for Sacramento summers wearing a suit!