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Firearms and the Faithful

January 2, 2020 Abigail Miller
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Across America, Jewish communities are on heightened alert and are wondering what role armed security should play in their security plans.

Whatever the course of action, introducing firearms into a facility is a decision to be made carefully and must be part of a broader security strategy.

There are countless considerations, and if organizations overlook them, they may put their congregants at risk.

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