Posted on Nov 4, 2014
Concealed carry for all current service members (CAC holders)?
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It should be subject to the same restrictions as conceal carry permits. I was all gung-ho for this when I first commissioned, and then I became a PL. I had some Soldiers that I wouldn't give a rubber duck...
It might make sense for all deploy-able Soldiers to be eligible for a CCW and for non-deploy-able Soldiers on a case-by-case basis. This will screen out Soldiers who are barred from carrying weapons under the Lautenberg amendment and by Behavioral Health but haven't been discharged.
It might make sense for all deploy-able Soldiers to be eligible for a CCW and for non-deploy-able Soldiers on a case-by-case basis. This will screen out Soldiers who are barred from carrying weapons under the Lautenberg amendment and by Behavioral Health but haven't been discharged.
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If we can't be trusted to carry our own arms, as soldiers have throughout human history, then we don't need to be wearing the uniform. Weapons save more lives than they take.
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Yes since we are primary targets to some in this society. There are a lot of people who don't like us armed service men and women. Some would harm us than praise us for are sacrifice we make to this beloved country. Not to mention known ISIS personnel roaming around this country lurking in the shadows. It's bad to say we/I don't feel safe in my own country. So yes we should be able to conceal carry for our own protection.
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My opinion is that all military personnel should be allowed to conceal carry. With a up to date CAC card. PERIOD.
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I tend to agree with carrying on and off post as well as conceal carry. I do think this should require a supervisors endorsement. Especially for active duty, no one has a better idea of how responsible a soldier can be. As an E-6 with over 12 years of service I have seen 18 year old soldiers I wouldn't hesitate to trust with my life and I have seen 10 year veterans I wouldn't trust with a sling shot. It would be prudent of course to require a safety course as well as a test on the laws and requirements that go with such a privilege but I think bad guys around the world would find themselves hesitating if they had no idea which person carrying a gun is an enthusiast and which one is a trained defender of America. As with all programs, nothing is guaranteed but it would be very difficult for an active shooter in a subway or mall to get very far when there is a good chance one in 10 people could be carrying a gun and know how to use it. I has also been my experience that people who go through the trouble to get these permits have a great deal of respect for the responsibility and usually only wind up in the news as savior in the right place at the right time. I
SSG David Rondeau
SSG David Rondeau
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I believe this would be a great idea for those that wish to do so. It would also be necessary for annual training from the military not only on firing, qualifying, and maintaining their weapon, but also situational awareness.
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Echoing some of the other comments, Stupid people do stupid things. Laws only keep honest people straight. At least us servicemen would be able to carry legally throughout the country. With the ever growing threat of terrorism abroad and on our own shores I WILL defend myself. I prefer to do it legally but the law will not stop me in the end.
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In Ga, As a Combat Veteran and current law enforcement myself, only 2 sets of people (general rule) are exempt from Gun Laws in Ga. Law Enforcement and Active Duty Miltary. They do not require CCW.
Also in Ga, under 21, only persons that can apply for CCW is completion of Basic Training.
Also in Ga, under 21, only persons that can apply for CCW is completion of Basic Training.
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