Pete Hegseth to allow troops to carry personal weapons onto military bases

Source: New York Post

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations, citing the Second Amendment and recent shootings at bases across the country. In a video posted to X, Hegseth said he is signing a memo that will direct base commanders to allow requests for troops to carry privately owned firearms “with the presumption that it is necessary for personal protection. ” He said any denial of a service member’s request must be explained in detail and in writing.