Posted on Dec 2, 2014
Why do trust service members with weapons that can decimate entire cities but not to carry a firearm for personal protection?
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Why is it that we entrust service members with weapons that can decimate entire cities but they are not allowed to carry a firearm for personal protection on post? It is a well established trend among mass shooters to execute their crime in "gun free" zones- which includes (in the past few years) military installations. I think if a service member goes through the appropriate training and certification, they should be able to carry- even on the job. Yet we have installations that have strict garrison policies that disarm service members. We support and defend the Constitution but are denied a fundamental right that the Constitution grants to citizens of this great nation. What is your position on this?
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Because of Mr. Clinton, terrorists would face more return fire if they attacked a Texas Wal-Mart than the gunman faced at Fort Hood, home of the heavily armed and feared 1st Cavalry Division. That’s why a civilian policewoman from off base was the one whose marksmanship ended Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s rampage.
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The policy that bans open carry on base is short-sighted. Granted we can't have a bunch of cowboys walking around base, but we are taught gun safety from day one in uniform and if it was ever allowed, an annual re-crert should be required.
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Not only service members but properly licensed concealed carry retirees and veterans.
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