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Our Purpose

Provide training, services and support to assist churches in developing and maintaining a security program and security team to create a safe environment at their facilities. We provide skilled, experienced instructors, programs and training resources that will empower your church organization to develop a security program/ security team. These services we provided to the faith-based community are supported by a foundation of biblical principles.

A Biblical Approach

How is a church to prevent and respond to the various safety and security concerns of this age? The Arizona Church Security Network follows a two-pronged approach found within the Scriptures.

"And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night." Nehemiah 4:9

Networking

We provide monthly opportunities to meet in person in both Southern Arizona and the Phoenix Metro Regions. The first Thursday of the month the Phoenix Metro Region meets at Church for the Nations at 6:00pm. The last Friday of the month the Southern Region meets at Christ Community Church of Tucson at noon for a Lunch & Learn. These opportunities allow church safety and security team members to share information, best practices and learn about a different topic each month. These meeting are open to anyone serving in Faith Based Organization or their churches ministries regardless of AZCSN membership.

We encourage members to share incident information with each other and the network. The network distributes person-of-interest information to its Shepherd members as it is received.

  Professional Training

  The greatest mistakes that people make in a crisis come from not knowing what steps to      take and in what order to take them in a given situation. We offer over thirty-five different    courses, taught by our professional instructors, ranging from the Biblical Basis for Church    to Security, to Family Emergency Preparedness, I LIVED Civilian Response to Active         Attackers, and Arizona Armed Security instruction. 


Assessment and Planning

We understand safety and security in churches and other ministries is unique in several ways.  We will work with your church to customize an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that meets     the needs of your ministry while providing for the safety of your staff, members, visitors, and children. Our team is also able to assist you in development of safety and security policies and procedures, and examination of threats and risks your organization may encounter.    

Upcoming events

  • Arizona Armed Security Guard Initial 16 hour Course

    • September 22, 2023
    • September 23, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Journey Church 3782 N Bank St Kingman & ParaBellum Shooting and Tactical Training Academy Northeast of Antares, Arizona ​
    • 14
    Register

    Topics Include:

    -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

    -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

    -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

    -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

    -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

    -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

    -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

    -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

    -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

    Required Equipment:

    Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
    Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
    Sturdy strong side holster
    Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
    Three magazines minimum (more are better)
    Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
    Minimum of 250-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
    Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
    Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
    Brimmed hat
    Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
    Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
    Closed toe shoes
    Lots of water
    Lunch
    Sunscreen

    Prohibited:

    An unteachable spirit
    Handguns in calibers not listed above
    Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
    Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
    Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
    Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
    Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
    Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course


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  • September Lunch & Learn

    • September 29, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ
    Register

    Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

    This month we will focus on communication and report writing. 

    Communication, articulation, and report writing skills are essential to the success of safety and security teams. Written documentation serves as the memory of the organization and individuals involved in an incident. This course will provide the participants with a foundation in the skills necessary to accurately report and document incidents that have occurred at their houses of worship. 




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  • Firearm Skill Development Workshop

    • September 30, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Pinal Airpark 24641 E Pinal Airpark Road, Red Rock, AZ 85145
    • 3
    Register

    Skill Development Workshops provide participants with opportunities for continued practice and growth in skills. AZCSN instructors and RSOs will provide coaching and instruction in specific skills applicable to the church safety and security mission. Skill Development Workshops are limited to ten participants. 

    Prerequisite: Basic Pistol, Practical Pistol or AZ Armed Security Guard course. 

     

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  • Low-Light Handgun

    • September 30, 2023
    • 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Pinal Air Park Range 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
    • 7
    Register

    Take your tactical self-defense training to the next level and learn to protect yourself in low-light situations.

    Most handgun training occurs during daylight, however, it is well documented that many shootings occur under low-light conditions. So why not train for the most probable and realistic real-world scenario? Want to see what it looks like?

    • Rods and cones – the human eye and how it works in low light
    • Night vision
    • Back-lighting and front-lighting
    • Handheld flashlight shooting techniques
    • Shooting from concealed carry positions
    • Point Shooting
    • Target Identification
    • Weapon manipulation skills (reloading, malfunctions clearance under low light conditions)
    Prerequisite: AZCSN Basic, Intermediate, or Armed Security Course and Instructor Approval.
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  • Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

    • October 02, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Cross Church 17475 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ
    Register

    AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Cross Church in Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on domestic violence in ministry contexts. 

    Domestic violence is one of the top three causes of deadly force incidents at faith based organizations in the United States. We will identify the prevalence of DV in the country and specifically churches in the US. We will discuss ways we can increase awareness, formulate policies and procedures while respecting individuals privacy and protecting the church’s members and staff. The course includes discussion of the potential responses to domestic violence incidents occurring at churches and schools.

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  • Mesa Monthly Meeting

    • October 03, 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
    • 22
    Register

    AZCSN meets the first Tuesday of the month at Life's Destiny Church in Mesa. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on Domestic Violence in Ministry Contexts.

    Domestic violence is one of the top three causes of deadly force incidents at faith based organizations in the United States. We will identify the prevalence of DV in the country and specifically churches in the US. We will discuss ways we can increase awareness, formulate policies and procedures while respecting individuals privacy and protecting the church’s members and staff. The course includes discussion of the potential responses to domestic violence incidents occurring at churches and schools.

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  • Phoenix Monthly Meeting

    • October 05, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
    • 98
    Register

    AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on Domestic Violence in Ministry Context.

    Domestic violence is one of the top three causes of deadly force incidents at faith based organizations in the United States. We will identify the prevalence of DV in the country and specifically churches in the US. We will discuss ways we can increase awareness, formulate policies and procedures while respecting individuals privacy and protecting the church’s members and staff. The course includes discussion of the potential responses to domestic violence incidents occurring at churches and schools.

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  • Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course

    • October 06, 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • October 07, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • Christ Community Church of Tucson 530 S. Pantano Building Tan 6 & Pinal Air Park Range 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Red Rock,
    • 9
    Register

    Topics Include:

    -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

    -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

    -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

    -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

    -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

    -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

    -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

    -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

    -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

    Required Equipment:

    Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
    Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
    Sturdy strong side holster
    Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
    Three magazines minimum (more are better)
    Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
    Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
    Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
    Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
    Brimmed hat
    Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
    Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
    Closed toe shoes
    Lots of water
    Lunch
    Sunscreen

    Prohibited:

    An unteachable spirit
    Handguns in calibers not listed above
    Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
    Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
    Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
    Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
    Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
    Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course


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  • Practical Pistol

    • October 07, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Pinal Airpark 24641 E Pinal Airpark Road, Red Rock, AZ 85145
    • 15
    Register

    Learn the basics of operating your pistol including...

    • Firearm safety rules
    • Pistol Familiarization and safe handling
    • Safely loading and unloading
    • Reloading the pistol
    • Sight picture and sight alignment
    • Operating the pistol dry and live fire
    • Presentation (drawing) and holstering your pistol and much more…  
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  • AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher

    • October 14, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Ben Avery Shooting Facility AZDPS Classroom & Range 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix
    • 6
    Register

    Topics Include:

    -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

    -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

    -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

    -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

    -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

    -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

    -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

    -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

    -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

    Required Equipment:

    Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
    Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
    Sturdy strong side holster
    Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
    Three magazines minimum (more are better)
    Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
    Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
    Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
    Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
    Brimmed hat
    Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
    Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
    Closed toe shoes
    Lots of water
    Lunch
    Sunscreen

    Prohibited:

    An unteachable spirit
    Handguns in calibers not listed above
    Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
    Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
    Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
    Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
    Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
    Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course


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  • Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools

    • October 21, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Evangelical Church of Green Valley 1393 W Mission Twin Buttes Road Green Valley
    Register

    This six-hour course is designed to educate the public on how they can mitigate the loss of life if they find themselves in a violent intruder incident. The goal of I LIVED training is for participants to recognize the need for immediate response to these types of incidents, recognize ways they may intervene, and empower them to make a difference in the event.

    The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. This preparation is being done by raising awareness and teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding.

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  • October Lunch & Learn

    • October 27, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ
    Register

    Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

    This month we will focus on domestic violence in ministry contexts.

    Domestic violence is one of the top three causes of deadly force incidents at faith based organizations in the United States. We will identify the prevalence of DV in the country and specifically churches in the US. We will discuss ways we can increase awareness, formulate policies and procedures while respecting individuals' privacy and protecting the church’s members and staff. The course includes discussion of the potential responses to domestic violence incidents occurring at churches and schools.   




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  • Security & Medical Integration: Care Under Fire

    • October 27, 2023
    • October 28, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • CDO Bible Church 9200 N. Oracle Rd & Pinal Air Park Range 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd Marana, AZ
    Register

    This course is designed to train and equip those involved in church security to treat and manage traumatic injuries prior to first responder and law enforcement arrival.  It is designed in the context immediately following a critical incident with either single or multiple casualties with a potential active threat still present.  This course provides simplifies critical decision making and treatment skills in that dynamic environment that includes triage, treatment, and patient movement. It requires no medical training or knowledge other than the course requirements listed below.

    The course requirements are prior completion of the Stop-the-Bleed Program as well as Arizona Armed Security Guard coursework.  It is a two-day course. Day one is classroom and practical application.  Day two is a range event with continuing application of the principles learned during day one. Moderate physical activity is part of the course and it requires that participants are physically fit.  

    Students are encouraged to bring their IFAKs if they have one.



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  • Phoenix Monthly Meeting

    • November 02, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
    • 98
    Register

    AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on Sex Offenders in the Church.

    Our Churches are places for connecting people to Jesus Christ. We are a place for messy people and a place for people to find faith and exercise faith in worshiping and gathering at our campuses. We are also a place of mercy and restoration. With that being said we also have a responsibility to protect all who come to worship from those who attend that are sex offenders. This course will help assist your churches in providing that protection.

    Discussion will include:

    Do we have to let them attend our church?

    Do we have a biblical duty to accommodate offenders?

    Can we restrict what services they attend?

    Do we communicate to our congregation that we have offenders on campus?

    How do we know they’re here?

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  • Low-Light Handgun

    • November 03, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Ben Avery Shooting Facility 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Take your tactical self-defense training to the next level and learn to protect yourself in low-light situations.

    Most handgun training occurs during daylight, however, it is well documented that many shootings occur under low-light conditions. So why not train for the most probable and realistic real-world scenario? Want to see what it looks like?

    • Rods and cones – the human eye and how it works in low light
    • Night vision
    • Back-lighting and front-lighting
    • Handheld flashlight shooting techniques
    • Shooting from concealed carry positions
    • Point Shooting
    • Target Identification
    • Weapon manipulation skills (reloading, malfunctions clearance under low light conditions)
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  • AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher

    • November 04, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Illuminate Community Church & Ben Avery Shooting Facility
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Topics Include:

    -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

    -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

    -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

    -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

    -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

    -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

    -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

    -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

    -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

    Required Equipment:

    Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
    Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
    Sturdy strong side holster
    Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
    Three magazines minimum (more are better)
    Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
    Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
    Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
    Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
    Brimmed hat
    Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
    Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
    Closed toe shoes
    Lots of water
    Lunch
    Sunscreen

    Prohibited:

    An unteachable spirit
    Handguns in calibers not listed above
    Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
    Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
    Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
    Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
    Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
    Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course


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  • Intermediate Defensive Handgun

    • November 04, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Pinal Air Park Range 2 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Marana
    • 9
    Register

    This course is designed for those who have completed AZ Armed Security Guard Training or AZCSN Practical Pistol.Continue to develop your protective skills with the pistol, including…

    · Firearm safety rules

    · After-action checks and actions

    · Presentation (drawing) and holstering the pistol from concealment

    · Using the pistol in a 360-degree environment

    · Moving with and using the pistol around other people

    · Firing from non-standard positions

    Required Equipment:

    Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP

    Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)

    Sturdy strong side holster--SERPA Holsters are prohibited.

    Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)

    Three magazines minimum (more are better)

    Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely

    Minimum of 250-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber

    Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)

    Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)

    Brimmed hat

    Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out

    Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)

    Closed toe shoes

    Knee pads or a thick towel to kneel on

    Folding chair

    Lots of water and ice

    Lunch

    Sunscreen

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  • Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

    • November 06, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Cross Church 17475 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ
    Register

    AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Cross Church in Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on sex offenders in the church. 

    Our Churches are places for connecting people to Jesus Christ. We are a place for messy people and a place for people to find faith and exercise faith in worshiping and gathering at our campuses. We are also a place of mercy and restoration. With that being said we also have a responsibility to protect all who come to worship from those who attend that are sex offenders. This course will help assist your churches in providing that protection.

    Discussion will include:

    Do we have to let them attend our church?

    Do we have a biblical duty to accommodate offenders?

    Can we restrict what services they attend?

    Do we communicate to our congregation that we have offenders on campus?

    How do we know they’re here?
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  • Mesa Monthly Meeting

    • November 07, 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
    • 24
    Register

    AZCSN meets the first Tuesday of the month at Life's Destiny Church in Mesa. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on Sex Offenders in the Church.

    Our Churches are places for connecting people to Jesus Christ. We are a place for messy people and a place for people to find faith and exercise faith in worshiping and gathering at our campuses. We are also a place of mercy and restoration. With that being said we also have a responsibility to protect all who come to worship from those who attend that are sex offenders. This course will help assist your churches in providing that protection.

    Discussion will include:

    Do we have to let them attend our church?

    Do we have a biblical duty to accommodate offenders?

    Can we restrict what services they attend?

    Do we communicate to our congregation that we have offenders on campus?

    How do we know they’re here?

    Show details

  • Arizona Armed Security Guard 16 hour course

    • November 10, 2023
    • November 11, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Ben Avery Shooting Facility Pistol Range 3 & First Southern Baptist Church at Sahuaro Ranch 10250 N 59th Ave, Glendale
    • 6
    Register

    Topics Include:

    -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

    -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

    -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

    -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

    -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

    -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

    -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

    -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

    -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

    Required Equipment:

    Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
    Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
    Sturdy strong side holster
    Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
    Three magazines minimum (more are better)
    Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
    Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
    Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
    Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
    Brimmed hat
    Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
    Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
    Closed toe shoes
    Lots of water
    Lunch
    Sunscreen

    Prohibited:

    An unteachable spirit
    Handguns in calibers not listed above
    Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
    Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
    Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
    Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
    Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
    Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course


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  • Practical Pistol

    • November 11, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Pinal Airpark 24641 E Pinal Airpark Road, Red Rock, AZ 85145
    • 12
    Register

    Learn the basics of operating your pistol including...

    • Firearm safety rules
    • Pistol Familiarization and safe handling
    • Safely loading and unloading
    • Reloading the pistol
    • Sight picture and sight alignment
    • Operating the pistol dry and live fire
    • Presentation (drawing) and holstering your pistol and much more…  
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  • Tucson Monthly Meeting- Narcan Training

    • November 13, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • CDO Bible Church 9200 N. Oracle Road Tucson
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    Every-other-month we meet at CDO Bible Church for an evening training opportunity. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

    Increasing naloxone access has been identified as a primary strategy to reduce opioid overdose deaths. EMS systems have instituted public safety-based community naloxone training, distribution access points, and naloxone leave behind (NLB) programs, the latter of which allow emergency medical responders the ability to distribute "leave behind" naloxone kits on the scene of an overdose. These models present opportunities to expand naloxone access for individuals at high risk for future overdoses.  NLB initiatives can potentially augment existing community-based naloxone training structures, thus widening the scope of the life-saving drug and reaching those most at risk of dying from an opioid overdose.  Coupled with the importance of engaging an individual's family and social network when offering connections to treatment and recovery resources, NLB initiatives can significantly and positively impact our communities.

      
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  • Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools

    • November 18, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Grace Community Church 16165 W Mountain View Blvd #4900, Surprise, AZ
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    This six-hour course is designed to educate the public on how they can mitigate the loss of life if they find themselves in a violent intruder incident. The goal of I LIVED training is for participants to recognize the need for immediate response to these types of incidents, recognize ways they may intervene, and empower them to make a difference in the event.

    The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. This preparation is being done by raising awareness and teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding.

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  • Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

    • December 04, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Cross Church 17475 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ
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    AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Cross Church in Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on the year in review. 

    This month we will review selected incidents that have occurred in our houses of worship during 2023. 
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  • Mesa Monthly Meeting

    • December 05, 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
    • 24
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    AZCSN meets the first Tuesday of the month at Life's Destiny Church in Mesa. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on Church Security Year in Review.

    This month we will review selected incidents that have occurred in our houses of worship during 2023. 

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  • Phoenix Monthly Meeting

    • December 07, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
    • 98
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    AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

    This month we will focus on the Church Security Year in Review.

    This month we will review selected incidents that have occurred in our houses of worship during 2023. 

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  • Pistol Mounted Optics

    • December 09, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Pinal Air Park Range 2 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Marana
    • 11
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    Pistol optics: Red dots can be a significant advantage for new shooters as well as a major enhancement for the experienced marksman. However, they have their own limitations and learning curve, especially if the shooter wants to exceed plinking and look at serious defensive situations. 

    This class will examine the hardware, but will spend most of its time looking at the software: the methods of use.  We will establish zero, look at rapid dot acquisition, move from an iron “front sight” focus into a more practical threat focus, study manipulations and more.

    Requirements: Paracical Pistol/AZCSN Armed Guard, or the approval of the instructor. AZCSN Intermediate Pistol strongly recommended.  Duty pistol with red dot (limited rentals available), 3 magazines minimum, 300 rounds of training ammunition PLUS 25 ROUNDS CARRY AMMUNITION.

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  • Tactical Decision Making

    • January 20, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Calvary Chapel Queen Creek 19248 E San Tan Blvd, Queen Creek,
    • 14
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    Tactical Decision Making merely refers to decisions made for short-time span goals. This course focuses on those decisions made under time constraints, where discretionary time is not available. The focus is on the high-risk/criticality/liability, low-frequency events that are typified by the use of force.

    Participants will review use-of-force concepts, observe videos of previous incidents, learn to avoid the traps of poor decision making, apply the priorities of life, and make appropriate decisions based on the situation presented. 

    This course includes the use of video simulation and live action roleplaying in a variety of incidents. 

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  • AZCSN Presents Massad Ayoob Armed Citizen Rules of Engagement

    • March 04, 2024
    • 8:30 AM
    • March 05, 2024
    • 6:30 PM
    • American Defense Structures 14455 N 79th Street Suite C/D Scottsdale, AZ
    • 30
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    A two-day, 20-hour immersion course in rules of engagement for armed law-abiding private citizens, emphasizing legal issues, tactical issues, and aftermath management. Topics will include interacting with suspects, witnesses, responding police officers…threat recognition and mind-set…management of social and psychological aftermath after having had to use lethal force in defense of self or others…and preparing beforehand for legal repercussions and minimizing exposure to them. Situations in the home, at the place of business, or “on the street” will all be covered.

    Due to the nature of our instruction, it is necessary to provide us with one or more of the following with your registration:

    a. Current State Issued Permit to carry a concealed handgun

    b. Current FFL - Federal Firearms License

    c. Current FOID Card (Illinois Residents only)

    d. Current Police or Military ID

    e. Other current proof of clean criminal record. Most sheriff’s departments will run these for you at a nominal fee, done routinely in many occupations. 

    What Do I bring?

    Note taking materials. Laptop recommended, (you may also want to bring an extension cord/power strip) Audio / video recording of the class is not allowed.

    If legal to do so, student may be armed in the classroom, but there will be no handling of firearms in the lecture setting.

    This class is lecture only, there will not be any live fire.

    Please bring your own lunches, snacks, beverages etc. We have a “working lunch” in all classes. Many of our facilities do not have a place close enough to purchase meals and get back in a reasonable amount of time. Also remember that many of our classes are 10 hour days so if you need another meal in that amount of time please bring it. Bring water, while we do provide water at all of our locations, it never hurts to bring some more. We teach in many locations and cannot guarantee the comfort of the chairs, if that might be an issue for you feel free to bring a cushion to sit on.

    All Classes meet at 8:30 AM on the First Day

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  • AZCSN Presents: Massad Ayoob & Marty Hayes Use of Deadly Force Instructor Class

    • March 04, 2024
    • 8:30 AM
    • March 08, 2024
    • 6:30 PM
    • American Defense Structures 14455 N 79th Street Suite C/D Scottsdale, AZ
    • 28
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    Taught personally by Massad Ayoob, this one week 40+ hour course of instruction is offered by the Massad Ayoob Group in conjunction with Marty Hayes of The Armed Citizen’s Legal Defense Network to teach and certify self-defense firearms instructors in the complicated and nuanced discipline of teaching the legalities of use of deadly force in self-defense. Teaching how to shoot is the easy part. Much tougher is teaching people when and when not to use force, including deadly force, in self-defense. In addition to learning what to teach and how to present it, students will also learn how to take their expertise to court, to both serve as a material witness for their students, and perhaps an expert witness in other self-defense court cases.

    Pre-requisites: Instructor credentials or membership in the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc.

    Due to the nature of our instruction, it is necessary to provide us with one or more of the following with your registration:

    a. Current State Issued Permit to carry a concealed handgun

    b. Current FFL - Federal Firearms License

    c. Current FOID Card (Illinois Residents only)

    d. Current Police or Military ID

    e. Other current proof of clean criminal record. Most sheriff’s departments will run these for you at a nominal fee, done routinely in many occupations. 

    What Do I bring?

    Note taking materials. Laptop recommended, (you may also want to bring an extension cord/power strip) Audio / video recording of the class is not allowed.

    If legal to do so, student may be armed in the classroom, but there will be no handling of firearms in the lecture setting.

    This class is lecture only, there will not be any live fire.

    Please bring your own lunches, snacks, beverages etc. We have a “working lunch” in all classes. Many of our facilities do not have a place close enough to purchase meals and get back in a reasonable amount of time. Also remember that many of our classes are 10 hour days so if you need another meal in that amount of time please bring it. Bring water, while we do provide water at all of our locations, it never hurts to bring some more. We teach in many locations and cannot guarantee the comfort of the chairs, if that might be an issue for you feel free to bring a cushion to sit on.

    All Classes meet at 8:30 AM on the First Day

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Past events

September 15, 2023 5th Annual Defending the Flock Conference
September 11, 2023 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
September 11, 2023 Tucson Monthly Meeting- Domestic Violence in a Ministry Setting
September 09, 2023 Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course
September 07, 2023 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
September 05, 2023 Mesa Monthly Meeting
September 02, 2023 Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course
August 25, 2023 August Lunch & Learn
August 25, 2023 Arizona Armed Security 16 hour course
August 20, 2023 Stop-the-Bleed
August 19, 2023 Stop-the-Bleed
August 15, 2023 Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
August 12, 2023 AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher
August 11, 2023 Arizona Firearms Safety & CCW Course
August 07, 2023 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
August 05, 2023 Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
August 04, 2023 Arizona Armed Security Guard 16 hour course
August 03, 2023 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
August 01, 2023 Mesa Monthly Meeting
July 29, 2023 Tactical Decision Making
July 22, 2023 Tactical Decision Making
July 16, 2023 Stop-the-Bleed
July 15, 2023 Realistic De-Escalation
July 10, 2023 Tucson Monthly Meeting- Keeping Kids Safe in a Ministry Environment
July 07, 2023 Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force-on-Role Player
June 30, 2023 June Lunch & Learn
June 09, 2023 Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force-on-Role Player
June 06, 2023 Mesa Monthly Meeting
June 05, 2023 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
June 02, 2023 Arizona Armed Security 16 hour course
June 01, 2023 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
May 27, 2023 Practical Carbine
May 26, 2023 May Lunch & Learn
May 20, 2023 Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
May 19, 2023 Arizona Armed Security 16 hour course
May 13, 2023 Practical Pistol
May 13, 2023 Practical Pistol
May 08, 2023 Tucson Monthly Meeting- Use-of-Force
May 06, 2023 Women's Introduction to Pistols
May 04, 2023 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
May 04, 2023 Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course
May 02, 2023 Mesa Monthly Meeting
May 01, 2023 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
April 28, 2023 Arizona Armed Security Guard 16 hour course
April 23, 2023 Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
April 22, 2023 I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
April 15, 2023 Women's Introduction to Pistols
April 06, 2023 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
April 04, 2023 Mesa Monthly Meeting
April 03, 2023 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
March 31, 2023 Security & Medical Integration: Care Under Fire
March 31, 2023 March Lunch & Learn
March 25, 2023 Before the Need Arises Conference 2023
March 25, 2023 Practical Pistol
March 18, 2023 Intermediate Defensive Handgun
March 17, 2023 Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course
March 14, 2023 I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches
March 13, 2023 Tucson Monthly Meeting- Verbal De-Escalation
March 07, 2023 Mesa Monthly Meeting
March 06, 2023 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
March 04, 2023 Practical Carbine
March 02, 2023 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
February 17, 2023 February Lunch & Learn
February 14, 2023 Situational Awareness & Verbal De-Escalation
February 11, 2023 Low-Light Handgun
February 11, 2023 AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher
February 07, 2023 Mesa Monthly Meeting
February 06, 2023 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
February 04, 2023 Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
February 04, 2023 Firearm Skill Development Workshop
February 02, 2023 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
January 28, 2023 Intermediate Defensive Handgun
January 27, 2023 Low-Light Handgun
January 27, 2023 January Lunch & Learn
January 20, 2023 Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course
January 13, 2023 Situational Awareness
January 13, 2023 Arizona Armed Security 16 hour course
January 07, 2023 Practical Pistol
January 07, 2023 Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
January 05, 2023 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
January 03, 2023 Mesa Monthly Meeting
January 02, 2023 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
December 16, 2022 December Lunch & Learn
December 06, 2022 Mesa Monthly Meeting
December 01, 2022 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
November 19, 2022 AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher
November 12, 2022 Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
November 07, 2022 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
November 05, 2022 Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
November 03, 2022 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
November 01, 2022 Mesa Monthly Meeting
October 29, 2022 Verbal De-Escalation & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
October 28, 2022 October Lunch & Learn
October 22, 2022 AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher
October 15, 2022 Firearm Skill Development Workshop
October 06, 2022 Phoenix Monthly Meeting
October 04, 2022 Mesa Monthly Meeting
October 03, 2022 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
October 01, 2022 AZ Armed Guard Qualification
October 01, 2022 Practical Pistol
September 30, 2022 September Lunch & Learn
September 30, 2022 Arizona Armed Security 16 hour course
September 23, 2022 Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course
September 19, 2022 Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting
September 17, 2022 4th Annual Defending the Flock Day of Training
September 10, 2022 Women's Introduction to Pistols
September 08, 2022 Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course
September 02, 2022 Arizona Armed Security 16 hour course
September 02, 2022 Arizona Armed Security 16 hour course
September 01, 2022 Phoenix Metro Monthly Meeting
August 27, 2022 Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course
August 26, 2022 August Lunch & Learn
August 20, 2022 Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course
August 13, 2022 AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher
August 04, 2022 Phoenix Metro Monthly Meeting
July 30, 2022 Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
July 16, 2022 Reality Based Training Force-on-Target
July 07, 2022 Phoenix Metro Monthly Meeting
June 25, 2022 De-escalating High Threat Situations with the Use of Active Listening Skills
June 24, 2022 June Lunch & Learn
June 21, 2022 Introduction to Defensive Tactics
June 17, 2022 Arizona Armed Security 16 hour course
June 11, 2022 Basic Pistol
June 04, 2022 Low-Light Handgun
June 02, 2022 Phoenix Metro Monthly Meeting
May 27, 2022 May Lunch & Learn
May 21, 2022 Intermediate Handgun Three Vehicles & Parking Lots
May 15, 2022 Stop-the-Bleed
May 14, 2022 Intermediate Handgun- Defensive Actions One
May 07, 2022 Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools
May 05, 2022 Phoenix Metro Monthly Meeting
April 29, 2022 April Lunch & Learn
April 29, 2022 Arizona