In a world where hope isn’t a plan, the stark warning from Hope Isn’t a Plan: Is Your Church a Sitting Duck? cuts through the feel-good fog like a suppressed .300 Blackout round. The piece exposes a harsh reality: too many houses of worship are defenseless soft targets, banking on prayers and good intentions while ignoring the cold stats—active shooter incidents in churches have spiked, with the FBI noting over 100 such attacks since 2000, many ending in preventable tragedy. It’s a wake-up call for the 2A community, reminding us that our rights aren’t just for the range or home defense; they’re a bulwark against vulnerability in sacred spaces where congregants gather unarmed and exposed.
Cleverly juxtaposed against the headline Do What Brings You Joy, this curation flips the script—what brings true joy if not the peace of mind from proactive protection? Churches aren’t immune to the same threats plaguing schools and malls; think Sutherland Springs 2017, where 26 were slaughtered because no one on site could return fire effectively. The 2A implications are profound: concealed carry in pews isn’t vigilantism, it’s stewardship. States like Texas and Florida have paved the way with laws allowing trained volunteers to safeguard services, slashing response times from the 20+ minutes police often need. For gun owners, this is our lane—training programs like those from the USCCA or Sheepdog Church Security empower pastors and parishioners without turning sanctuaries into fortresses.
The ripple effect? A fortified church culture strengthens the entire 2A ecosystem, normalizing responsible carry and chipping away at anti-gun narratives that paint us as threats. Don’t let hope be your plan; audit your congregation’s readiness, push for policy changes, and arm up with knowledge. Joy comes from action—because a sitting duck doesn’t fly, it just gets plucked. Subscribe for more weekly intel to stay ahead of the curve.
