Concealed carry for all current service members (CAC holders)?

As a former Air Force cop, I would have to say the only people allowed to carry on post are authorized personnel (I.e. MP/SF/MA, OSI/CID, etc). Now, this is solely based on how things are in today's military. Active shooter has been a common trend than it was in year's past and allowing anyone on base to carry could increase the liklihood of such an event occurring. Second, PTSD has been a huge part of many military units and bases. While the people and support are in place to help deal with it, the disorder itself can make a service member unpredictable and allowing them to carry on post makes them more of a threat. Third, military police have enough to worry about without having to wonder if the next person they pull over is armed (and potentially dangerous). Ultimately, allowing military members to carry on base could result in an increased number of shootings--accidental and otherwise. In closing, most bases allow for the proper transport of personal weapons so AD, veterans and dependents can go out to the range or drop off or pick up at the base armory. During my time in service, a log was kept of who owned a firearm on base and had it stored in a service member's residence. This information was valuable, especially during domestic calls. Safety is priority one for the military and keeping everyone whole has been and always will be vital to the mission.

Coming from a state with extremely relaxed gun laws, Vermont, this idea is a reality for me. Within our unit we have full time law enforcement officers and brand new privates that exercise their right to carry (open and concealed in VT). More often then not, the people (not acting as soldiers while carrying) are responsible and contentious with their carrying and follow recognized etiquette. However there are, even within my small detachment 30pax, irresponsible and negligent soldiers that cross into less than professional behavior with their weapons off duty. Many factors play into this scenario but for the purpose of this thread I think it's important to recognize the false sense of preparedness that being a soldier and even being an MP provides, and especially the effect it has on a soldiers ego. Plainly, you have a fair amount of soldiers who get false bravado from being a soldier and get a little too big for their britches. This coupled with the ability to carry concealed across the country could easily play out into mistakes being made. To me it's not a question of rights but a question of being a responsible organization and recognizing realities.

I like the idea of military being allowed to conceal carry however there should be another type of id for the purpose of concealed carry there are soldiers who are not trained on pistols, DA civilians and contractors have they same type of card and may not have any type of weapons training, some soldier like chaplains that receive no weapons training. Many soldier don't qualify on the pistol just rifle. Also soldiers that are flagged for UCMJ violations for certain crimes should not be able to carry. I am also sure that there are other good reason that a Soldier should not carry. I would like the ability for all solders to be able to carry concealed however there needs to be training for that and a it needs to be a separate permit I would also like to see that separate permit apply of post as well as on post in all 50 states.

Yes with all the threats they need to stay ready
we do have some very sick nut case's out there
we don't need to be like the westerns.

I don't see this happening for many reasons to include returning 1st time deployers, Alcohol and the average Military personnel, infidelity, did I say Alcohol, and the fact that if you speak to Military personnel you will find that They advise that there are many Military Personnel that should not carry outside a very controlled environment with Green 2's and clearing barrels, and active involved management. And Alcohol.

Yes. If service members leave post or are in civilians they should be able to carry concealed weapons, I agree with this 100% Sergeant

Speaking as an active duty service member, not all service members are trained to or capable of responsibly carrying a firearm. I would endorse this if it came with a requirement for a firearms handling course and minimum range time.

I can't imagine many of the leaders I have met in the Army carrying a pistol or even worse, reacting to a threat. Just because someone wears a military uniform does not mean they are qualified to always carry a loaded gun and for this to come to pass we could all expect a horrendous initial block of instruction with monthly classes added to our already busy schedules. No thanks!

Agreed.

I have a question on this. I am visiting my Son at Ft. LENORDWOOD soon and I carry everywhere I go. I have a department permit and a State of Michigan permit. I am driving so I plan on taking my handgun. Where do I secure it when I go on base?