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Securing Sacred Spaces

Safety Before the Sale

Know the Law Your Rights Your Responsibilities

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Active Threat Prepardness


Courses Offered

Securing Sacred Spaces

Mastering Situational Awareness

Active Threat Prepardness

 

Faith-Focused Protection. Real-World Preparedness.

Houses of worship should be places of peace—yet today’s world demands preparedness. Securing Sacred Spaces is a powerful 2-hour training that equips pastors, volunteers, and safety teams to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Spot warning signs before violence 

 

Faith-Focused Protection. Real-World Preparedness.

Houses of worship should be places of peace—yet today’s world demands preparedness. Securing Sacred Spaces is a powerful 2-hour training that equips pastors, volunteers, and safety teams to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Spot warning signs before violence occurs
  • Understand insurance gaps, liability, and use-of-force laws
  • Discuhttps://protectwithbear.com/eventsss emergency action plans (lockdown, evacuation, medical)
  • Learn proven strategies from church security experts
  • Strengthen your team’s confidence and coordination
  • Createhttps://protectwithbear.com/events a safer culture for your congregation

Who Should Attend?

Pastors • Religious leaders • Safety teams • Ushers • Volunteers • Faith-based schools • Law enforcement partners

Protecting the flock starts with you. 

Active Threat Prepardness

Mastering Situational Awareness

Active Threat Prepardness

 

React Fast. Respond Smart. Save Lives.

When seconds count, preparation saves lives.

This workshop equips you with the mindset, tools, and confidence to survive an active threat situation.

Led by professionals, this course goes beyond basic drills with real-world strategies and practical scenarios—teaching you how to protect yourself and oth

 

React Fast. Respond Smart. Save Lives.

When seconds count, preparation saves lives.

This workshop equips you with the mindset, tools, and confidence to survive an active threat situation.

Led by professionals, this course goes beyond basic drills with real-world strategies and practical scenarios—teaching you how to protect yourself and others with clarity and courage. 

What You'll Learn:

  • Spot warning signs before violence begins
  • Apply the Run, Hide, Fight model with confidence
  • Communicate effectively under extreme stress
  • Use improvised defensive tactics if escape isn’t possible
  • Support recovery and understand your legal responsibilities

Who Should Attend?

Educators • Church safety teams • Businesses • Security volunteers • Parents • Concerned citizens

Active threat incidents unfold without warning. Preparation is the difference.

Mastering Situational Awareness

Mastering Situational Awareness

Mastering Situational Awareness

  

Detect Danger. Decide Fast. Defend Smart.

Threats can appear anywhere—work, home, or daily life. The difference between panic and protection is awareness.

Join us for Mastering Situational Awareness, a workshop that gives you practical skills to stay safe, think clearly, and act with confidence—before trouble starts. 

What You’ll Learn:

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Detect Danger. Decide Fast. Defend Smart.

Threats can appear anywhere—work, home, or daily life. The difference between panic and protection is awareness.

Join us for Mastering Situational Awareness, a workshop that gives you practical skills to stay safe, think clearly, and act with confidence—before trouble starts. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • ️Spot warning signs before violence occurs
  • Stay alert in public spaces, at home, and at work
  • Use de-escalation tactics to calm tense encounters
  • Train your brain for clarity, speed, and smart decisions under pressure
  • Real-world safety strategies you can use immediately 

Who Should Attend?

Parents • Church safety teams • Educators • Firearm owners • Employees • First-time defenders • Anyone who wants peace of mind

Use of Force

Real Cases Real Law

Mastering Situational Awareness

 

Force may be your last resort—but understanding it should be your first step.

When seconds matter, you can’t afford doubt. This workshop gives civilians, security teams, and law enforcement the tools to make fast, legally sound, and ethically informed decisions when force becomes necessary.

Key Topics:

  • Legal definitions of force, deadly for

 

Force may be your last resort—but understanding it should be your first step.

When seconds matter, you can’t afford doubt. This workshop gives civilians, security teams, and law enforcement the tools to make fast, legally sound, and ethically informed decisions when force becomes necessary.

Key Topics:

  • Legal definitions of force, deadly force & excessive force
  • The 4 principles of use of force: necessity, proportionality, reasonableness, imminence
  • The use-of-force continuum—from verbal commands to deadly force
  • How courts view use of force in civilian & law enforcement cases
  • Post-incident protocols: what to say, what NOT to say

Who Should Attend?

Concealed carriers • Security teams • Law enforcement • Parents • Church & school staff

• Legal professionals • Responsible civilians

Real Cases Real Law

Real Cases Real Law

Real Cases Real Law

 

Ignorance of the law isn’t a defense—it’s a liability.

This workshop gives you the legal clarity every responsible gun owner needs to carry and defend with confidence. Through real cases and courtroom insights, you’ll see how laws like Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine impact what happens before, during, and after a self-defense incid

 

Ignorance of the law isn’t a defense—it’s a liability.

This workshop gives you the legal clarity every responsible gun owner needs to carry and defend with confidence. Through real cases and courtroom insights, you’ll see how laws like Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine impact what happens before, during, and after a self-defense incident. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Stand Your Ground vs. Duty to Retreat — when you can legally defend
  • Landmark self-defense cases — what went right, what went wrong
  • Legal & financial aftermath of defending yourself
  • Gun-free zones & firearm restrictions you must know
  • How to interact with law enforcement after an incident

Who Should Attend?

Concealed carriers • New gun owners • Self-defense advocates • Homeowners • Trainers • Parents • Responsible citizens 

Know the law before you need it.

American Defender Founder

Master Sergeant Justin Carlton (Retired)

 Justin Carlton is a retired military police officer who served 24 years on Active Duty.  He had many deployments around the world including Iraq and Afghanistan.  Justin specializes in Active Shooter Response, Anti-Terrorism, Weapons and Tactics, Self Defense, and Emergency Management.  He is also an Assistant Pastor in a small town church.  He is passionate about using his knowledge, skills and experience to help God's Kingdom.  

Security Professionals

 We use specialize training to enhance your security mindset.  We train ordinary people to protect, secure, and respond before emergency services arrive.  You will be empowered to be proactive instead of reactive.   

Events

04/07/2026

Securing Sacred Spaces

6pm

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8pm

The Marksman, 520 Industrial Park Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

Event Details

04/07/2026

Securing Sacred Spaces

 Securing Sacred Spaces is a faith-based church security training designed to help pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, and safety teams p...

Event Details

6pm

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8pm

The Marksman, 520 Industrial Park Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

04/07/2026

Know The Law

6pm

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8pm

Centerpoint Safety 114 East 1st Street, Everett, PA 15537

Event Details

04/07/2026

Know The Law

  Know the Law: Your Rights & Responsibilities. Ignorance of the law isn’t a defense—it’s a liability. This workshop uses real self-defense ...

Event Details

6pm

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8pm

Centerpoint Safety 114 East 1st Street, Everett, PA 15537

04/17/2026

Understanding Use of Force

6:30pm

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8:30pm

3135 Forge Road, Toano, VA 23168

Event Details

04/17/2026

Understanding Use of Force

   Understanding Use of Force. When defending yourself or others, knowing the law is just as important as knowing how to act. This workshop ...

Event Details

6:30pm

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8:30pm

3135 Forge Road, Toano, VA 23168

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