Deep Waters - Time to Arm All U.S. Military Officers & S/NCOs

The NC National Guard allows the full time staff to carry if they are properly trained and have a concealed carry permit.

Frankly, I'm surprised this is even an issue. It's been a while, but every watch I stood in-port as OOD, I was armed. We didn't arm the OOD at NAS Pensacola when I was there... but then again, that was before 9/11. As AFPO onboard ship, we ran response drills regularly... and while I'll admit the skill level was rudimentary; we'd have presented a serious challenge to any such intrusion. One of the drills we ran included a scenario where a member of ship's company was the threat. Considering the risks, I think it's only prudent that we arm and train personnel to their own defense, and defense of others.

In the Utah national guard, soldiers who posses a concealed firearm permit can carry in uniform while on duty and on installations.
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