Protect Bartow Helps You Keep Your Loved Ones Safe

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CARTERSVILLE, GA -- Protect Bartow is an educational event aimed at providing information and resources about safety, security and personal defense rights to the community.

The initiative, hosted by the Bartow County Republican Party, will feature guest speakers, demonstrations and vendors manned by local organizations and businesses.

Protect Bartow is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the Cartersville Civic Center at 435 West Main Street.

The cost will be $5 at the door per participant, which will be collected to cover facility rental and other costs. Children 12 and younger will be admitted for free.

Citizens should note that Protect Bartow is not a political event. While candidates are welcome to attend and participate, no political signage or organized campaign activities will be allowed.

Organizers currently are seeking registrations for booths and presenters. You can email protectbartow@gmail.com for more information and a registration form.

Presentations will be held on active shooter training (from 10 a.m. to noon), homeland security, identity theft, female self-defense and martial arts. There will also be vendors providing information on home and environmental security and gun purchasing.

Participants lined up for the event include U.S. Congressman Barry Loudermilk, Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap Bartow County, Stunning Ladies, Owen Security, Bartow Fence, Tommy Culpepper, Steve Holloway of Adairsville Sporting Range, Cartersville Pawn Shop, Frazier’s Tactical Firearms and Alisha’s Kitchen.

Organizers also are seeking volunteers for planning and coordination and assistance the day of the event. Email protectbartow@gmail.com to sign up.

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