DieHardBrownsFan Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Local church offers firearms training to members Story Comments Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Contributed photo Crane Eater Community Church Members of Crane Eater Community Church practicing firearm safety training. Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2015 4:00 pm By Brandi Owczarz Managing EditorBOwczarz@calhountimes.com Crane Eater Community Church, located on Red Bud Road, has a group of members who are undergoing a 22-hour firearms training and safety course in light of the increase in church violence around the country. According to Richard Gunderman, a Councilman at the church, the decision was made when a church member mentioned security concerns. “We had a member express security concerns to a couple of our council men. The member sent a video from the NRA detailing the escalating threat that churches are facing from evil people who want to inflict death on innocent people in large groups, and especially churches, for their conflicting world views,” said Gunderman. “In accordance with Georgia HB60 Law, our church council had already authorized, in our church by-laws, for individuals with state issued concealed carry permits to bring their firearms onto church property,” said Gunderman. “The council also authorized the use of church facilities for the training exercises by Rodney Smith and Georgia Firearms and Security Training Academy.” Smith is an NRA certified instructor who also trains police officers. He is approved by the Secretary of State of Georgia as meeting the requirements for Armed Guards or Private Detectives. The church does stress that it does not have a ‘security team or force’ in place, but other security measures are taking place, such as increased surveillance, awareness, and monitored security systems. According to the church, unlike Government properties and school systems, it is impossible for churches to conduct emergency drills of any kind, such as fire drills and emergency evacuations due to the nature of church congregations. Because of this, the church council feels it is important to ensure the volunteer staff is as trained and prepared as they can be in the event of any type of emergency. The live-fire training is being conducted at the private residence of a Crane Eater member, and the church facility is being used for classroom training such as Situational Awareness, Active Shooter, and Room Clearing Exercises. According to Executive Pastor Paul Gay, the training is strictly voluntary. “It is good people and citizens of Gordon County who are activating their second amendment right to carry firearms as allowed by the state of Georgia,” said Gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Good. More training isn't a bad thing. If people are going to have guns they should have training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairHooker11 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 makes perfect sense - my sons church pastor asked him to carry in to the sanctuary for God forbid a situation where the need to defend arises... but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 It is smart for people to carry pretty much anywhere outside of their home. Any place where a lot of people congregate would be a target. Training is never a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 maybe they could use a picture next time with people in the proper firing stance, would make this story a little bit less eyebrow raising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 maybe they could use a picture next time with people in the proper firing stance, would make this story a little bit less eyebrow raising. Depends on the instructor. Isosceles firing stance likely works better for older folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 with knees locked? really? Not a seasoned firearms expert here but proper stance was the first thing I learned, literally minute 1 before they even let me hold a loaded gun. Even with knees bent that two point looks suspect....like you're not a 3-4 Sam looking to stop the run. Meh, if it works it works. I prefer to spick it up with the bandana down over the eyebrows doing the sidehand firing position...to each his own right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 As Jesus intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 with knees locked? really? Not a seasoned firearms expert here but proper stance was the first thing I learned, literally minute 1 before they even let me hold a loaded gun. Even with knees bent that two point looks suspect....like you're not a 3-4 Sam looking to stop the run. Meh, if it works it works. I prefer to spick it up with the bandana down over the eyebrows doing the sidehand firing position...to each his own right? I have had to teach older folks who have stiff knees. Bending both knees would end in grandpa firing a knee cap across the room haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Logic is an instructor. Hmm...instructor or douche nozzle...whose advice do I take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Maybe it's because I have a bad knee, but I prefer one foot forward, one back, apart for stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Logic is an instructor. Hmm...instructor or douche nozzle...whose advice do I take? couple things.. A) If you could read right you'd see I wasn't outright refuting what Logic was saying, just questioning it as I figured him for someone who knew more about shooting than me...but didn't know he was an instructor. B )Well, one piece of advice you can take from me is to off yourself. Doing you a huge solid there you can absolutely thank me later....wherever that may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I have had to teach older folks who have stiff knees. Bending both knees would end in grandpa firing a knee cap across the room haha. lols, i see your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 couple things.. A) If you could read right you'd see I wasn't outright refuting what Logic was saying, just questioning it as I figured him for someone who knew more about shooting than me...but didn't know he was an instructor. B )Well, one piece of advice you can take from me is to off yourself. Doing you a huge solid there you can absolutely thank me later....wherever that may be. Oh a giant douche nozzle joke of a human being wishes I would kill myself. My day is ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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