Preparedness. Protection. Peace of Mind.
If your church already has a security team (or you’re thinking about forming one) there’s one thing that matters most: Training that works under real pressure.
At Hot Shots Shooting Center in Ashland, Ohio, we specialize in simulation-based defensive training for Church Security Teams. Our MILO Simulation Range is the only one of its kind in Ohio available to civilian teams, and it’s trusted by law enforcement and military professionals across the country.
Why Church Security Training Matters More Than Ever
In recent years, places of worship have increasingly found themselves vulnerable to unpredictable violence. Church leaders and congregants are making safety a priority, with many forming internal security teams to watch over services, ministries, and special events.
While there are no official statistics tracking how many Ohio churches currently have a dedicated security team, national studies show that thousands of churches across the U.S. now implement some level of preparedness. And for good reason:
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FBI reports show that faith-based institutions are considered “soft targets” and are being included in homeland security threat assessments.
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According to the Faith-Based Organization Protection Report, churches with trained teams experience faster, more coordinated responses during critical incidents.
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Ohio has seen several publicized threats and near-incidents in the past five years (including an attempted attack on a Columbus-area congregation) which were de-escalated thanks to quick-thinking safety personnel.
Hot Shots Customizes Your Team’s Training
Every church is different. Your budget, layout, volunteer capacity, and risk profile are all unique, and your training should reflect that.
That’s why we build every Church Security Training plan from the ground up, starting with an on-site visit to audit your church’s physical layout and risk points.
Our programs are scalable and built for all budgets. Core features include:
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Simulation-based Live Shooter scenarios in our MILO range
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Live Range training (available as add-on or in conjunction with simulation)
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Custom video scenarios filmed at your church to replicate your real environment
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CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Defibrillator usage
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Emergency planning, team communication, and civilian protection strategies
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Real-world decision-making under stress in our immersive simulator
Our Instructors Are the Real Deal
All of our instructors are highly certified professionals with extensive law enforcement, civilian, and tactical training backgrounds. Many are certified by OPOTA and national training institutions. You can rest assured your team will be trained with safety, legality, and ethics at the forefront.
We’ll Grow with You
Whether you’re just starting a Church Safety Team or have had one in place for years, we’ll work with you now, and as your program grows. Your team will train in Ohio’s premier simulation range, in a facility unlike anything else in the region.
Let’s Talk
We’ll help you design a program that works.
From first steps to full implementation, Hot Shots is your partner in peace of mind.
📧 Email us at: Training@HotShotsShootingCenter.com
📞 Or call us: (419) 908-3591
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Visit our website to schedule a tour and book your Complimentary 30-minute range session today.
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