http://m.ksl.com/index/story/sid/34782442
Shooter opened fire at an LDS stake center.
This is why sometime *law abiding* gun owners may feel more justified In protecting their (pregnant wives) rather than obey the letter of the law on this one. .
D-FIN wrote:I'm sure you just misspoke and would not openly admit even vaguely to such a thing. Such choices are best kept private.
aaron wrote:The church should rethink the policy. I had also heard that if you get permission from the presiding bishop then you can. I remember when I lived in Vegas and they asked some of us local guys to do security for Elder Anderson. I'm also pretty sure that the people who protect the prophet and apostles are always carrying. You can see them printing.![]()
The reason the church gives for prohibiting firearms is in Handbook 2 section 21.2.4
21.2.4
Firearms
Churches are dedicated for the worship of God and as havens from the cares and concerns of the world. The carrying of lethal weapons, concealed or otherwise, within their walls is inappropriate except as required by officers of the law.
RustyShackleford wrote:It is too bad that our legislature gave a special exemption and also pass "special laws" for churches on this as well as other laws that discriminate against other private organizations or businesses.
RustyShackleford wrote:It is too bad that our legislature gave a special exemption and also pass "special laws" for churches on this as well as other laws that discriminate against other private organizations or businesses.
UCChris wrote:I would consider myself LDS, but if/when I leave the church, you better believe their firearms policy will be the most prominent of reasons...
UtahJarhead wrote:UCChris wrote:I would consider myself LDS, but if/when I leave the church, you better believe their firearms policy will be the most prominent of reasons...
Ah, so you're just looking for your reason?
Uinta Firearms wrote:Now, tell me churches should be gun free zones.
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