Hegseth Allows Troops to Carry Personal Firearms on Bases
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces new policy allowing troops to carry personal firearms on military bases, citing Second Amendment rights and recent shootings. The change, outlined in a memo, requires base commanders to approve requests for privately owned guns for self-protection, with denials needing detailed explanations. Hegseth points to the 2022 Fort Stewart incident as evidence of the need for this policy. Gun violence prevention groups express concern, warning of potential suicide increases. The move challenges long-standing rules on secure storage and commander approvals, sparking debate on balancing rights and base safety.
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