[hoosierpearl]

Mike, I wondered what you meant by weapon is required in the mess hall?

My ggg grandfather was killed in the mess hall during the civil war. The idea that people have to have their weapon there gives me goosebumps and not a good kind.

[mike1sg]

Yes, you cannot get in the mess hall without a weapon, They are checked on entry, to be sure they are on safe and the magazine is removed.