Firearms Policy (From the ECC Safety Ministry Handbook)
No member of ECC, including Safety Team members, may bring a rifle or shotgun, of any make or model, into any building belonging to ECC without the approval of all of the following: the Elders, the Senior Minister, the MOA, and the CM.
While ECC does not require carrying a handgun to serve as a member of the ST, a team member may choose to carry a handgun. That decision is entirely at the discretion of the team member, but subject to the approval of the SML. Such approval will be given only upon submission of proof that the team member has met the following requirements:
Legal possession of an Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit.* This permit is the Idaho legal standard to carry on College Campuses and is an appropriate legal requirement to create a “safe and secure environment during all services and other gatherings of the church at Eagle Christian Church.”
Pass the ECC Qualification.** Passing the qualification is a requirement to carry a handgun while serving on the ST. All ST members who wish to carry concealed, regardless of current LE employment or passed experience, must pass the Qual. Team members who do not pass the test shall not carry a handgun while serving on the team until such time as the Qual is passed.
Annual renewal of passing the Qualification will occur between August 1 and November 15 of each year.
Other ECC firearms requirements:
Minimum calibur: 9mm
Maximum calibur: .45
Ammo (on duty): JHP factory loads only
Ammo (at the range for ECC training or the Qual): FMJ factory loads only
Number of firearms: Two maximum
Type of firearm: Modern semi-auto pistol (no revolvers or long guns). A firearm may be disqualified from use on the ST by a Range Safety Officer, Ops Coordinator (Leadership Team), or an ECC Staff member. The decision may be appealed and a final decision made by the Safety Ministry Lead, the Campus Minister, and the Minister of Administration.
Concealment: Weapon shall be concealed while on ECC property and/or serving as ECC ST. Intentional effort to reduce printing is encouraged.***
Weapons: ST Security Team Members who are authorized to carry a weapon per policy and who choose to carry shall provide their own weapon, ammunition, holster, etc. ECC shall not provide weapon related items. Members shall qualify with the firearm and holster that they will concealed carry at church. Safety Ministry members are strongly encouraged to practice regularly at a range.
The Admin Coordinator will keep track of all team members and their compliance with the requirements and suggested training for this Firearms Policy.
*Active duty law enforcement officers do not need to obtain an Idaho Enhanced CCW but shall produce documentation of their current employment with a LE agency.
**Retired law enforcement personnel and inactive law enforcement will be asked to complete the standard requirements of the Firearm Policy.
