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• Arizona Armed Security Guard Initial 16 hour Course

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

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

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  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

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

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

  • When
    October 02, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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• October Lunch & Learn

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

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  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

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

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  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

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

  • When
    November 03, 2023
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086
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  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

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

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  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

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

  • When
    November 06, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    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 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

  • When
    November 07, 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
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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 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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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16 hour course

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

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

  • When
    November 13, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  • When
    November 18, 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  • When
    December 04, 2023
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    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

  • When
    December 05, 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
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    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

  • When
    December 07, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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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

  • When
    December 09, 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Pinal Air Park Range 2 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Marana
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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

  • When
    January 20, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Calvary Chapel Queen Creek 19248 E San Tan Blvd, Queen Creek,
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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

  • Start
    March 04, 2024
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    March 05, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    American Defense Structures 14455 N 79th Street Suite C/D Scottsdale, AZ
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    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

  • Start
    March 04, 2024
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    March 08, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    American Defense Structures 14455 N 79th Street Suite C/D Scottsdale, AZ
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    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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