Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Safe Storage Webinar
Watch our webinar, Community Safety Through Safe Storage, with William L. Lassiter, to learn more about gun violence prevention through safe storage.
Resources
UMC Book of Resolutions #3428
UMC Book of Resolutions #3428: This resolution, “Our Call to End Gun Violence,” includes the recommendation that all UMC churches post a sign that prohibits carrying guns onto church property.
A 3-Session UMC Bible Study on Micah
A 3-Session UMC Bible Study on Micah focusing on gun violence prevention: “Kingdom Dreams, Violent Realities.”
Gun Violence Prevention Reflections
Resources and Research–Book List and Online Articles
Risk Management Checklists
Risk Management Checklists from Brotherhood Mutual: offers checklists for all kinds of risks churches face, from cybersecurity to natural disasters, gun violence, and automobile accidents. These checklists can be helpful for developing your own plan and thinking through the various risks involved.
Guide to Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship
Guide to Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship from FEMA: includes guidance for forming a team to create a plan, content for the plan, and a special section for preventing and responding to active-shooter incidents.
How to Respond to an Active Shooter Handbook
How to Respond to an Active Shooter Handbook from the US Department of Homeland Security: This guide recommends running, hiding, and taking action against the shooter only as a last resort.