Defense.gov - Apr 2, 2026
Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United States.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United States.