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Hegseth Says He Will Let Troops Take Personal Firearms Onto Military Bases

The policy lets service members request a firearm for personal protection, with denials requiring a written explanation, officials said.

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that he was lifting the ban on service members carrying personal firearms on U.S. military bases, citing recent shootings indicating threats closer to home.
  • The Pentagon's annual suicide report found that in 2024, 471 U.S. service members died by suicide, with firearms being the most common method.
  • Hegseth said his memo directs installation commanders to permit requests from service members to carry personal firearms on base for personal protection, confirming their right to self-protection.
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