Where can I inquire about storage of personal weapons at Fort Jackson?

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:57:29 -0500

I am attending CHBOLC this summer (2017), I participate in IDPA and USPSA. IF possible I would like to shoot local club matches in SC. I have tried searching, the only info I can find is related to on base shooting events. For those you have to register your weapon(s) at the Fort Jackson Physical Security Office. Is that the best place to inquire about storage?

Response by SFC George Smith made Jan 31 at 2017 7:53 PM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:53:47 -0500

Contact Base PMO for Information...

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2017 11:34 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:34:52 -0500

When I attended ALC at Fort Eustis, I brought my pistol with me. I found an inexpensive storage place (Public Storage) and kept my pistol off-post. I had the pistol in its original plastic locking case, and then I bought a plastic bin with a lid to seal it and put the case in there in order to keep out as much moisture as possible. Whenever I wanted to shoot, I would just go get it, and replace it when I was done. I would bring it home with me when I went home on a few weekends to give it a good cleaning. It was a lot less hassle than the registration on-post path (I've done that before).

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2017 1:05 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:05:31 -0500

Not sure what is at or around Jackson anymore, as I have not been there since 2004, but I know that other installations have a Rod and Gun Club that offers storage, but the weapon needs to be registered on post and you are at the mercy of their operating hours. Also, some gun shops/shooting ranges offer storage options without on post registration, but once again, you are at the mercy of their operating hours. If you are authorized to live off post then maintain the weapon in your residence, and if living on post the unit arms room would be the answer, but as SFC Smith said, check with the PMO, as well as the schoolhouse for their policy.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 1 at 2017 4:40 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:40:28 -0500

1st: As you are a not assigned as permanent party, you are a transient SM at Jackson...I think you will find policy on weapons in the school house polices..or at least there used to be..

As a student and not assigned as permanent party, Id bet you will not be allowed to store them in the unit arms room.

As you do not reside in family housing, and post policy #25 states they Must be stored in the "appropriate location, contact your unit 1SG"
http://usasd.armylive.dodlive.mil/files/2016/12/USASD-Policy-Memorandum-21-26.pdf

I think you will find no on post solution. You may find policy that forbids a SM in student status from having one at all....
If no such policy, then consider storing off post. Perhaps in a fellow SM's privet residence, as suggested..get the smallest storage locker you can at a privet, reasonable safe facility. Get your self some "Damp Rid" store the weapon in a small unmarked, container, locked, with damp rid . Do not advertise the weapon.... do not let others see you go to storage locker with boxes of ammo, or a Cabalas bag, Academy bag, or the like.
Get your self a "bag" indicating something of little value .. Food store reusable bag, sears bag, something no one would look twice at, and carry weapons and weapons items to and from storage location in that.

So unless you want to be told NO, as that is the easy answer most will give, vice the harder ...well this is how it COULD be done..
Call the school house..and ask for a copy of all policies and guidelines DO NOT ASK can I bring a weapon.

Call with PMO and ask for current POW polices and guidelines for both those assigned, and those in student status.
Read everything TWICE and consider if there is policy that directly forbids your possession of a POW whiles assigned to school. If not, seek a off post, out of sight , out of mind solution.

USASD-Policy-Memorandum-21-26.pdf