carrying a handgun in a place of worship

[my82cam]

i do not believe they covered this in my class.....is it legal to carry my handgun at church?? i know it is ok in kentucky, but i do not know about tn, does anyone know?

[Guest bkelm18]

Yes it is legal as long as it is not posted or if the church also operates as a school.

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11680

[TripleDigitRide]

Simple solution-Don't go to church.

[Guest bkelm18]

Simple solution-Don't go to church.

:shake:

[Guest sling]

Simple solution-Don't go to church.

+1

And yes, you can carry in a church.

[Guest Bronker]

Simple solution-Don't go to church.

-1

Go find out what true 'security' means. Of course, when it boils down to it, the actual building we call 'church' as a structure is not really a factor.

The Holy Spirit really is the ultimate concealed weapon.

Not that you asked...sorry to hijack.

Yes, I carry in church. As do many in my church.

[Guest Honest AK]

Simple solution-Don't go to church.

+1

[strob2000]

Bronker,

Glad to know I'm protected

[Guest sermon8r]

-1

Go find out what true 'security' means. Of course, when it boils down to it, the actual building we call 'church' as a structure is not really a factor.

The Holy Spirit really is the ultimate concealed weapon.

Not that you asked...sorry to hijack.

Yes, I carry in church. As do many in my church.

+1 and i Carry when in the Pulpit too!!.... I can see the door bettter since everyone is liiking my direction with their back to the door

[my82cam]

I think i'm the only one in my church that does...although one of the onther guys and i were talking...he wants to put a sniper platform in the top of the church...i said i would trade my nursery duty for sniper duty!

[Guest sling]

-1

The Holy Spirit really is the ultimate concealed weapon.

So... then why do you carry if the "holy spirit" is going to protect you and is the ultimate concealed weapon?

I'm not trying to be rude... i just simply dont understand your logic.

[PackinMama]

So... then why do you carry if the "holy spirit" is going to protect you and is the ultimate concealed weapon?

I'm not trying to be rude... i just simply dont understand your logic.

I'm quite positive that sermon8r and mousegunner can give you a better answer as they are much more educated when it comes to the bible than I........but IMHO God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit do protect you along with giving you the ability/means to protect yourself. I'll have to look up her exact words....but I read that the lady security officer at that church shooting in Colorado said that right before she fired her gun she prayed and asked God to help her and guide her bullet.....and in all that chaos her bullet managed to find it's mark.

Edited September 10, 2008 by PackinMama
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[my82cam]

very well put packinmama

[DavidD]

I also carry at Church, concealed of course. I do not make it widley known and I'm sure there would be several that would scoff but I believe God has given me the common sense to defend myself as well as others if the need were to arise. My church does not have a policy against carrying while on the premise, there is no school on the grounds and there aren't any postings prohibiting wepons at the entrances.

[Guest sling]

I'm not going to question your right to your own opinion. I'm glad this is something people can discuss openly and maturely.

[Guest sermon8r]

I'm quite positive that sermon8r and mousegunner can give you a better answer as they are much more educated when it comes to the bible than I........but IMHO God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit do protect you along with giving you the ability/means to protect yourself. I'll have to look up her exact words....but I read that the lady security officer at that church shooting in Colorado said that right before she fired her gun she prayed and asked God to help her and guide her bullet.....and in all that chaos her bullet managed to find it's mark.

God gave me the wisdom to Carry a firearm....and Get propper training..

[towerclimber37]

I also carry at Church, concealed of course. I do not make it widley known and I'm sure there would be several that would scoff but I believe God has given me the common sense to defend myself as well as others if the need were to arise. My church does not have a policy against carrying while on the premise, there is no school on the grounds and there aren't any postings prohibiting wepons at the entrances.

+1!

I remember the infantryman's prayer... "Lord, I pray that you give me what others don't want. where others pray for mercy and peace, give me trouble and strife. Lord give me these things so that others won't have to see them.

And Lord, give me these things always, for I may not have the courage to ask again.

[Guest killemducks]

We have a group of men at my church that stand guard during the worship services. I know one of them carries. We have had this for many years now, before all the church shootings you hear about.

[Guest gunslinger707]

Tower

I think that is every Soldier's prayer

[Guest nraforlife]

Sunday school count?

[Guest dwrd]

+1 and i Carry when in the Pulpit too!!.... I can see the door better since everyone is looking my direction with their back to the door

+1 I like the way you think.