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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced an end to gun-free zones at US military bases, declaring service members will now be able to carry personal firearms for self defense.
“The Second Amendment to our Constitution enshrines the right of all citizens to carry weapons to protect themselves, their families, and their fellow countrymen,” Hegseth announced in a video posted to X.
“The War Department’s uniformed service members are trained at the highest and unwavering standards. These war fighters, entrusted with the safety of our nation, are no less entitled to exercise
their God-given right to keep and bear arms than any other American. Our war fighters defend
the right of others to carry, they should be able to carry themselves.
Our military installations have been turned into gun-free zones—leaving our service members vulnerable and exposed.
— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) April 2, 2026
That ends today. pic.twitter.com/IQ204YepZ0
He added, “Recent events like what happened at Fort Stewart, Holloman Air Force Base, or Pensacola Naval Air Station, have made clear that some threats are closer to home than we would like.”
“In these instances, minutes are a lifetime, and our service members have the courage in training to make those precious, short minutes count.”
Hegseth explains that prior to now military bases were essentially gun-free zones where obtaining permission to carry firearms was virtually impossible.
“Well, that’s no longer. The memo I’m signing today directs installation commanders to allow requests for personal protection to carry a privately-owned firearm with the presumption that it is necessary for personal protection.”
Those denied will be told why in writing, Hegseth noted.
“Not all enemies are foreign, nor are they all outside our borders – some are domestic. Confirming your God-given right to self-protection is what I’m signing into action today, and I’m proud to do so.”
The move is largely being seen as a much-needed, common sense policy change considering the numerous violent attacks mentioned by the War Secretary and others seen at military bases in recent decades.
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