“Personal arms had to be checked into the armory, and checked out with a chit from your unit XO or designee.
The military has never allowed personal arms in Barracks, the ship, family housing etc.
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Maybe on some pussified base/post you’ve been on but not the Air Force bases I have been on.
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ policy from '91-'94 when I was there was that all personal firearms for those living in unaccompanied base-housing (barracks/dorms, whatever) was that all firearms were to be checked in to/out from the armory within 24 hours of intended use period. It could be longer if the armory was closed during the time you needed them. As far as accompanied housing for the married folk, I couldn't say.