Mormon Church: No Weapons in Church, Concealed Carry or Otherwise

Firearms from the rule book

Churches are dedicated for the worship of God and as havens from the cares and concerns of the world. With the exception of current law enforcement officers, the carrying of lethal weapons on Church property, concealed or otherwise, is prohibited.

Several gun incidents on church property since 2010 have been reported. In September, a 74-year-old man accidentally fired a gun in a meetinghouse in Provo, Utah. No one was hurt or injured. In August 2010, a man fatally shot a Mormon bishop at a chapel in Visalia, Calif., and then was later shot dead by police. Two years earlier, a man shot and killed his pregnant estranged wife in a church parking lot in Lehi, Utah, NPR reported.

Today, there are over 160 operating temples in countries around the world, with dozens more announced or under construction.

As a footnote,

Flags

The national flag may be flown on the grounds of Church property at any time as long as it conforms to local custom and convention. The national flag may be displayed inside Church buildings on special occasions, such as patriotic programs. Genuine patriotism does not require displaying the national flag continuously at places of worship.

Gambling and Lotteries

The Church opposes gambling in any form, including government-sponsored lotteries.