Protecting the Flock… Join IFC and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Newton for an eye-opening 2-hour presentation by Ed Monk exploring why churches, schools, and businesses continue to fail in making active shooter plans. This could be the most important perspective on the subject of stopping terror in your presence you ever considered. Join us.
Date: March 18th, 2025 Location:Cornerstone Bible Fellowship – Newton IA Time: 6:00 to 8:30 (30-minute break in the middle with food/drink purchases available from the church’s youth group) Cost: FREE (donations suggested to cover Ed’s travel, lodging, and fees, with the balance being given to the church) Please RSVP BELOW – Seating is limited to 250
IFC encourages members of law enforcement, church or school security teams, armed civilians, and anyone interested in mitigating the threat of active killers to attend this science-based presentation.
About Ed Monk: Ed Monk grew up shooting firearms of all types from the time he was 5 years old. After going through West Point, he served as a U.S. Army Officer for 20 years retiring as a Lt. Colonel and Battalion Commander in 2007. Since retiring from the military, Ed has continued in Law Enforcement but also picked up a very specific training focus along the way.
Ed became very interested in the study of active shooters and how to best stop them some years ago. After retiring, Ed sought out advanced levels of personal professional development by becoming a Rangemaster certified instructor (master level) for handguns, certified by ALERRT as a CRASE instructor and by Response Options (which became ALICE) as an instructor for Solo Officer Response to Active Killers.
From his lifetime of momentum of protection, came his laser focus on understanding and countering the active shooter threat. Ed began to see there was very little specific attention given towards training based on how to counter that threat in a realistic, logical way that saves the most lives.
This training is aimed at people in church, school, or individuals hoping to elevate their skill level – young, aged, teachers, students, women, men, etc. If you’re a teacher and would like some real-life considerations for rendering aid when needed and would like to have the mental wherewithal to avoid being a victim, this training is for you. Churches out there considering a security and first aid program, this training should offer the basis for a well-prepared body. This is a beginner’s level course, so don’t feel pressure to fall into a certain “box” in order to fully absorb and enjoy the day. This is vital and practical training.
BREAKDOWN:
-Morning Session 10am to Noon (First Responder, Basic Medical Attention, etc.)
-Noon to 1pm – break for lunch
-Afternoon Session 1pm to 3pm (Self Defense Strategy and Tactics including *Pepper Spray)
Extra Considerations: The cost of the basic training is FREE. There is a *Pepper Spray component that people can either watch or physically participate in for a $20 cost (see below for the Pepper Spray explanation). IFC has absorbed the cost of the training and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship is offering the use of its church and facilities. IFC will have a donation jar present for folks who wish to contribute – all proceeds will be given to Cornerstone Bible Fellowship.
*Pepper Spray Training: The pepper spray portion of the self-defense training can be viewed as a demonstration. However, if you’d like to participate, we encourage it. For $20, you’ll receive an inert canister to use during the training or use where you practice. Additionally, the $20 purchase includes a full-strength canister of pepper spray for self-defense use. You’ll get the feel for how these work with an inert canister, and also take home the “real deal” for your defense. This $20 pack will be available for purchase that day. There is no way to run through cards or verify checks during the training, so cash is the accepted method of payment.
WHAT: First Responder & Self Defense Training will be offered at no cost in a joint effort between the Iowa Firearms Coalition and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Newton Iowa. The training is aimed at people in church, school, or individuals hoping to elevate their skill level – young, aged, teachers, students, women, men, etc. If you’re a teacher and would like some real-life considerations for rendering aid when needed and would like to have the mental wherewithal to avoid being a victim, this training is for you. Churches out there considering a security and first aid program, this training should offer the basis for a well-prepared body. This is a beginner’s level course, so don’t feel pressure to fall into a certain “box” in order to fully absorb and enjoy the day. This is vital and practical training. Age-appropriate children are welcome!
BREAKDOWN:
-Morning Session 10am to Noon (First Responder, Basic Medical Attention, etc.)
-Noon to 1pm – break for lunch
-Afternoon Session 1pm to 3pm (Self Defense Strategy and Tactics including *Pepper Spray)
Extra Considerations: The cost of the basic training is FREE. There is a *Pepper Spray component that people can either watch or physically participate in for a $20 cost (see below for the Pepper Spray explanation). IFC has absorbed the cost of the training and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship is offering the use of its church and facilities. IFC will have a donation jar present for folks who wish to contribute – all proceeds will be given to Cornerstone Bible Fellowship.
*Pepper Spray Training: The pepper spray portion of the self-defense training can be viewed as a demonstration. However, if you’d like to participate, we encourage it. For $20, you’ll receive an inert canister to use during the training or use where you practice. Additionally, the $20 purchase includes a full-strength canister of pepper spray for self-defense use. You’ll get the feel for how these work with an inert canister, and also take home the “real deal” for your defense. This $20 pack will be available for purchase that day. There is no way to run through cards or verify checks during the training, so cash is the accepted method of payment.
TRAINING NOTATION – This training is designed and offered in the spirit of preparedness basics. Terrible things can and do happen in this world. Mental preparation combined with training and practice offers you much better odds to avoid becoming a victim and to be able to come to the aid of others. This training is foundational to grasping very tough concepts. We naturally resist thinking outside our comfort zones. But… If we’re going to contradict evil and save lives, we do have to face the unpleasant nature of violence itself, and that begins with understanding it. When you’re truly ready for a perspective that offers a concrete reflection of violence and what is required to counter it, watch the IFC Warrior Wednesday Episode 29 with Ed Monk below:
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