

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 9-Hour Church Safety: Armed Staff Readiness Course
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: HB 193 / G.S. 14-269.2 Educational Property Law Compliance Training for Faith-Based Schools &amp; Church Security Teams

Churches and faith-based schools have a responsibility to remain welcoming places of worship while also protecting the people who gather there.

North Carolina law now allows certain authorized employees and volunteers of nonpublic schools to carry firearms on educational property when specific legal requirements are met. The 9-Hour Church Safety &amp; Armed Staff Readiness Course prepares church leadership and designated staff to meet those responsibilities with competence, accountability, and professionalism.

This program provides the training foundation required under North Carolina law, along with the practical safety skills needed to responsibly serve on a church or faith-based school safety team.

Delivered by Trace Armory Group, this course will issue upon successful completion of the NRA Defensive Pistol Certificate. The course focuses on safety, legal awareness, responsible firearm handling, and the ethical responsibilities associated with protecting a congregation.

Who This Course Is For
This training is designed for:

Church safety team members
Nonpublic school employees or volunteers authorized to carry under HB 193 / G.S. 14-269.2
Pastors, elders, deacons, and trustees are responsible for safety decisions
Faith-based school administrators and staff
Church ushers and security volunteers
Armed staff responsible for protecting worship services or church events
This course is appropriate for individuals serving in churches, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities across North Carolina.

North Carolina Compliance Focus
This course supports compliance with:

North Carolina HB 193
G.S. 14-269.2 Educational Property Law
Concealed Handgun Permit requirements (Article 54B)
Annual firearm safety training requirements for authorized armed staff
Participants will understand how churches and faith-based schools can safely and responsibly implement security programs while maintaining the welcoming culture expected in a place of worship.

What Students Will Learn
This course is the NRA Defensive Pistol Course, which combines classroom instruction with practical training to prepare church safety personnel for responsible service.

Students will learn:
Defensive Mindset &amp; Responsibility
Developing a protector mindset rooted in accountability, restraint, and stewardship.
Threat Awareness &amp; Situational Assessment
Recognizing potential threats and making sound decisions under pressure.
Use-of-Force Principles
Understanding when defensive force may be legally justified under North Carolina law.
Safe Firearm Handling
Applying professional safety standards when carrying or handling a defensive firearm.

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
Building consistent, accountable shooting performance under structured conditions.

Accountability for Every Round
Responsible defensive firearm use with consideration for innocent bystanders.

Course Structure
Total Course Length: 9 Hours

The program includes:

Classroom instruction
Safety briefings and legal overview
Defensive handgun fundamentals
Structured live-fire exercises
Church security considerations and response planning
Training emphasizes safe gun handling, decision-making, and accountability in environments where families, children, and congregants are present.

Prerequisites
Participants must:

Be legally eligible to possess a firearm
Possess a valid North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit
Demonstrate safe firearm handling skills
Be physically capable of participating in live-fire training
Students should already possess basic handgun handling experience.

Required Equipment
Students bring:

Defensive handgun
Quality holster
Minimum 200 rounds of ammunition
Eye and ear protection
Belt-mounted magazine carriers (recommended)
Weather-appropriate clothing
Why Churches Choose Trace Armory Group
Trace Armory Group provides structured, accountable training focused on responsible firearm ownership and defensive preparedness.

Our approach emphasizes:

• Professional firearms instruction
• Responsible defensive mindset
• Legal awareness
• Safety-first training environments
• Practical skills that transfer to real-world situations

Our goal is to ensure church safety personnel serve their communities with competence, discipline, and respect for the responsibility they carry.
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tracearmorygroup.com/products/9-hour-church-safety-amp-armed-staff-readiness-course?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ellerbe-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ellerbe
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 422 Pappy Rabb Rd, Ellerbe, NC 28338-8432, United States
- **lat**: 35.1264
- **long**: -79.6388
- **full address**: 422 Pappy Rabb Rd, Ellerbe, NC 28338-8432, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Trace Armory Group (https://allevents.in/org/trace-armory-group/23596762)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 422 Pappy Rabb Rd, Ellerbe, NC 28338-8432, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Trace Armory Group
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 9-Hour Church Safety: Armed Staff Readiness Course ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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