The Pastor at the church we attend encourages all to come armed. With that written, we also have specific people that belong to the churches security force about.
After the Sunday service begins, all door s but the front door are locked and the front door is manned by two to allow late comers into the church.
It is just the sign of the times nothing more or less.
Side story, In little Compton, RI. one of the oldest churches in the country, there is a rifle rack off to the side as you go into the church. So taking weapons to church isn't a new thing. \"/