US Military Eases Firearm Carry Rules for Personnel on Bases
New policy allows military service members to request permission to carry personal firearms on military installations, aiming to boost security and self-defense capabilities.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo that will grant military service members the ability to request permission to carry their personal firearms on military bases, naval yards, and recruitment centers. The new policy, which aims to enhance security and self-defense capabilities, marks a significant shift from the current rules that require a case-by-case approval process and strict storage requirements.
While the full details of the memo have not yet been made public, it appears to loosen the existing regulations that allowed personnel to carry their weapons on base only with prior authorization and under strict conditions, such as registering the firearms with base authorities and storing them in secure devices.
Hegseth has stated that the policy change will empower soldiers and other military personnel to defend themselves in the event of an attack, a move that has drawn both praise and criticism from various stakeholders.
Source: The Guardian
