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Protecting Those Who Protect Their Congregation

Since the year 2000, there have been over 350 deadly incidents at houses of worship across America. Get the skills, knowledge, and coverage to serve your congregation confidently.

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Threat Recognition

Know what to look for. Understand direct and indirect threat indicators, risk factors, and warning signs.

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Emergency Planning

Build a collaborative security team, set clear goals for deterrence, protection, response, and mitigation.

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Run, Hide, Fight

Master the Department of Homeland Security's “Run, Hide, Fight” framework. Adapted specifically for the unique environment and mission of your house of worship.

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Security Challenges

Learn to recognize the unique security challenges houses of worship face, from open-door policies and volunteer staff to overcoming the stigma of arming security teams.

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Deadly Force

Understand the legal threshold for using deadly force, where and when to engage an active shooter, and how to stop the threat while minimizing risk to innocent bystanders.

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Houses of worship face security challenges unlike any other environment. Open doors, volunteer staff, and a mission of peace can make preparation feel at odds with your values, but it doesn't have to. This free, in-person class covers threat recognition, emergency operations planning, how to respond decisively if the unthinkable happens, and a ton more. Walk away with a real plan to keep your congregation safe.


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Complete Preparation for Houses of Worship

USCCA Members receive education to identify and de-escalate threats, training designed for real-world scenarios, and self-defense liability⁰ with immediate legal support and 24/7 Critical Response Team access as automatic benefits. This complete preparation gives security & safety teams at houses of worship the knowledge, skills, and coverage needed when moments matter most.

Security and safety team members receive a 10% discount after attending a Protecting Houses of Worship event.

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Special Pricing for Security Teams

Coverage Terms and BenefitsUSCCA Membership provides complete peace of mind to protect leadership teams, volunteers, and responsible protectors. If you're paid by the house of worship specifically for security or safety services, the occupational exclusion applies. Paid staff members whose duties don't include security remain covered.

What's Included: Self-Defense Liability Insurance for covered incidents, 1,200+ pro-2A attorneys, 24/7 Critical Response Team, education and training resources, and clear terms and exclusions.

Group Membership: If you have multiple team members interested in enrolling, explore a discounted single-payer solution through your house of worship.

Why Team Training Matters: A coordinated safety team responds faster and more effectively. When your team trains together, you develop shared protocols, understand each member's role, and can respond as a unified front during incidents.

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Get the straight forward answers you need to understand your USCCA member benefits.

Not necessarily.  The easiest way to know you are prepared is with a USCCA Membership.  It is the one stop solution for the education, training and self-defense liability insurance you need to be a confident protector of your house of worship.


The occupational use exclusion only applies if you are paid by the house of worship for the purpose of providing security or safety services. Simply being a paid staff member of the house of worship does not exclude you from coverage, so long as your job duties do not include providing security or safety services for the house of worship.


  • Education and training focused on preventing and managing security incidents
  • Self-defense liability insurance coverage for volunteer house of worship safety and security team members. To view the policy click here. Still have questions, contact the Customer Engagement Team at: 262-799-5044
  • 10% security or safety team member discount

USCCA Members can choose their own attorney. However, this attorney must have the necessary professional experience to represent the USCCA Member in their case and the attorney must agree to the insurance company's customary rates and reporting and billing guidelines. If you do not have a specific attorney you would like to use, the USCCA Attorney Network has over 1,200 available attorneys.


If you are involved in a self-defense incident, you have around-the-clock access to the Critical Response Team — 24/7/365. If you get into a self-defense incident, after calling 911 you can simply call the Critical Response Team. You will be connected with one of the Critical Response Team Case Managers who will help guide you and your family through the aftermath of a self-defense incident. They will assist in connecting you with an attorney of your choice and submit a report to the insurance company. If a USCCA member is involved in a covered incident, expenses are paid by the insurer as they are incurred.


Beyond Self-Defense Liability Insurance, you receive access to the Protector Academy's comprehensive training library, Concealed Carry Magazine (8 issues per year), 24/7 Critical Response Team, a network of 1,200+ pro-2A attorneys, industry discounts on training and gear, one of the fastest-growing 2A communities in America, and our 30-day Bulletproof money-back guarantee.


If your firearm is confiscated by the authorities and is not returned to you at the successful conclusion of the investigation or criminal case, the insurance company will reimburse you for the MSRP of the confiscated firearm and its accessories/modifications. This coverage is subject to a $20,000 sublimit for any Incidental Expenses paid under the policy.


The policy has a separate and stand-alone $250,000 allowance to cover the Cost of Bail Expenses. A $2,500,000 bail bond typically costs $250,000 or 10% of the set bail. You'll have $250,000 of funds available for bail expenses, including cash bail or the cost of a bail bond and monitoring expenses.


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Online Protecting Houses of Worship Video Series

Learn at your own pace with expert instructions on Houses Of Worship Security Fundamentals, threat assessment, legal considerations, and crisis response.

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You’ve gathered here countless times without fear. But what if this time is different? Watch as Rob Chadwick highlights the preparation and training provided through this Tactical Mastery Series, and how it could mean the difference between tragedy and survival.

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S2 Ep3 Ch2: Without Warning

Violence erupts without warning — chaos, fear, and panic set in. In this worst-case scenario, action always beats reaction. Do you know what you’d do, where you’d go, or how you’d respond to protect those around you? This episode explores the lifesaving decisions that can lead to the best possible outcome.

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S2 ep3 ch7: Defending Houses of Worship - Podcast With the Experts

Join Rob as he sits down with Jay Trombley, Security Team Member at Cross Pointe Community Church, and Keith Graves, Founder of Christian Warrior Training, to break down what it truly means to defend houses of worship – with insights from two men who have trained for it and lived it.

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Protecting Houses of Worship, Part 1

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