Licensed Minister, Ordained Chaplain in Washougal Washington. Member of the local Camas/Washougal VF... View MoreLicensed Minister, Ordained Chaplain in Washougal Washington. Member of the local Camas/Washougal VFW. Founder of "Seeds and Dogs" ministry, "feeding the hearts and stomachs of the lost and hungry". By who's authority can I carry a firearm to protect my family and myself? I tell you the truth, by the authority of Jesus Christ. In Luke 22:36 the 12 would not be under the protection of our Messiah because soon He would not be with them physically, so He, Christ told them to carry the weapon of choice at that time. The weapon of choice then was a sword. The weapon of choice now is an AR 15, and/or a handgun. Jesus and the 2nd Amendment are in agreement with each other.