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Military installations are technically “gun free” zones meaning that military and civilian personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons without special authorization. This policy includes those living on military bases who are not allowed to keep personal weapons in their domiciles. Regulation 90-114 regulates firearms on military bases and was implemented by President Clinton in 1993.
Law enforcement and security personnel are authorized to carry weapons consistent with their duties by field grade officers-- or the civilian equivalent--of GS-12 or higher. Authorization for carrying a weapon for personal protection is based on case-by-case basis. The Secretary of the Army reserves the right to authorize the carrying of weapons for personal protection within the United States. The carrying of weapons on military installations outside of United States is authorized by the base commanders.
originally posted by: neo96
a reply to: Mythos13
It amazes me how de-sensitized people here have become.
Why should people freakout over what happens at military bases ?
They are after all suppose to be the most SECURE places in this country.
originally posted by: hillbilly4rent
After reports of military aircraft being seen at Clinton National Airport, THV11 reached out to spokesman Shane Carter to see if this was related to the lockdown. He said the airport has three C130s at the airport at this time, and they're expecting three more.
Carter said the pilots don't often tell the tower why they are landing, but he said it is unusual for military planes to stay and hold, which is what they are doing at this time.
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originally posted by: shaolin_dragon
a reply to: SloAnPainful
Not when the personnel have been disarmed.
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originally posted by: MysterX
originally posted by: hillbilly4rent
After reports of military aircraft being seen at Clinton National Airport, THV11 reached out to spokesman Shane Carter to see if this was related to the lockdown. He said the airport has three C130s at the airport at this time, and they're expecting three more.
Carter said the pilots don't often tell the tower why they are landing, but he said it is unusual for military planes to stay and hold, which is what they are doing at this time.
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That's interesting...6 C130's holding. Sounds like they expect something big or a lot of something smaller to be shifted out of the area soon.
Wonder what they expect to be moving so soon after a lock-down, that needs up to 6 C130's to do the job?
originally posted by: SloAnPainful
originally posted by: shaolin_dragon
a reply to: SloAnPainful
Not when the personnel have been disarmed.
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But they haven't been (as of yet?), and still you can't disarm them of their training... Most soldiers are deadly weapons even without a firearm or weapon.
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originally posted by: SloAnPainful
originally posted by: neo96
a reply to: Mythos13
It amazes me how de-sensitized people here have become.
Why should people freakout over what happens at military bases ?
They are after all suppose to be the most SECURE places in this country.
I've always wondered that as well. Because of what happened at Fort Hood?
Most guns + most trained personal = Most secure, or at least one would think anyhow.
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