Kingdom Defense

Kingdom Defense trains faith-based organizations to actively defend against violent threats. They integrate firearm fundamentals, individual tactics, team tactics, tactical medical, and tactical communications with reality-based training that is delivered on range, on-site, and online via a comprehensive training plan that coordinates daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tasks, activities, and events. Kingdom Defense was established by Mike Smock, Co-founder and CEO of Distributed Security, in order to provide a Christ-centered solution to the complex issues surrounding the use of force in defense of church and community. All instructors possess significant prior experience in law enforcement, military, or agency backgrounds and are committed to training well-equipped and competent armed Church security teams. TRAINING PROGRAMS: Kingdom Defense offers training programs for firearms fundamentals, as well as individual and team tactics. Details: https://www.defend.center/offerings/ MANUAL: "Comprehensive Manual - Securing the House of Worship" has been compiled for houses of worship to develop church security teams capable of actively defending against lethal threats of violence. More information here: https://defend.center/manuals/ TEAM LEADER SCHOOL: Team Leader School teaches the essential skills and knowledge for safe, effective, and, most importantly, faithful leadership of armed security teams in Churches. More information here: https://defend.center/offerings/ AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM: Instructors vetted and approved by Kingdom Defense are permitted to use the organization’s curriculum for training security teams in their own Church or collaborate with other Churches to establish armed security teams. https://defend.center/instructors/ SUBSTACK: We operate a Substack at n417.substack.com where we write, comment, and share content about the intersection of faith and conflict. Subscribing is free. Visit our website at https://defend.center