For decades we have written extensively on the dangers of gun-free zones. Gradually gun-free zones have been eliminated.
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A new state law set to take effect July 1 will allow churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship to use armed volunteers for security—an option supporters say could improve safety while lowering costs.
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The measure, signed into law by Ron DeSantis, was sponsored in part by Republican State Representative J.J. Grow. Lawmakers say the goal is to help religious institutions that cannot afford professional security guards.
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Under the new law, certain unpaid volunteers will be allowed to provide armed security, and they will be exempt from some of the licensing requirements that apply to traditional security personnel.
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At the Chabad Jewish Center of Doral and affiliated centers in Kendall and Pinecrest, leaders say the law will add an extra layer of protection. Rabbi Yossi Harlig supports the measure, citing growing concerns about safety. “People should be able to come to this synagogue and practice being Jewish and be proud—not be scared,” Harlig said. . . .
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