Florida Lawmakers To Consider Bill Making It Easier For Places Of Worship To Hire Armed Security

The current proposal, sponsored by State Senator Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola), would waive several licensing and training requirements for armed security volunteers to serve at places of worship. "So that we could even help to try to stop the bleeding and to try to administer first aid until an EMT would get there," said Tomlinson.

Gaetz told Action News Jax his goal is to make security more accessible and affordable, especially for smaller congregations. Here's one of the sources related to this article: Check here