The Army Chief of Staff doesn't want Troops carrying weapons on base, concealed or otherwise. How do you feel about that?

I've always found it amazing that the government spends a ton of money to train and outfit soldiers with everything a warrior needs. We are trusted in battle, yet as soon as you return to the garrison environment soldiers apparently are no longer looked at as responsible adults. Many may argue that it is not needed (since installations have MPs), or there is a problem with how to ensure accountability.

The thing is many service members are licensed and carry either concealed or openly off post everyday. Maybe the government should stop treating service members like they are in a Boy Scout camp, this is the United States military and professional warriors should be treated accordingly.

Of all the tragedies lately involving mass shootings, three things always seem to catch my attention:
1. ALL of the shootings have been in "gun-free" zones.
2. Only the shooter was armed.
3. Law Enforcement always arrives just in time to clean up the aftermath.

Maybe it's time we allowed the "Armed Forces" to be just that. ARMED.

I think he's made a mistake. Disarmed military forces incapable of self protection are the height of absurdity.

It is time to arm the armed forces.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/arm-the-armed-forces