[marktwain]

“Not so - federal law (as stupid as this is) prohibits the introduction of firearms onto military facilities. There are big signs up at the front gate of each facility here in San Antonio warning of the penalties for carrying onto the installation. This makes it extremely inconvenient (not to mention unsafe) for folks like me who have CHLs and always carry, as it means I have to leave my weapon at home all day if I need to go by the base for something during the day.”

Sir, I believe you are mistaken. It is not federal law, it is command policy.

[NavyCanDo]

““Not so - federal law (as stupid as this is) prohibits the introduction of firearms onto military facilities.”

Not exactly. We were aloud to own personal weapons. Even had a base gun club where we could purchase guns at a discount price My AR-15 cost me only $488. We even had a base shooting range operated by the gun club. The restriction was that our guns had to be checked in and out of an armory when we did take it to the range, or off base.

[ASOC]

The Col is correct - FedGov law is the culprit.

Come on MarkT - the guy is a JAG for petessake.

It’s the same here at Elmendorf AFB/Ft Richardson.

(Rolls eyes)

[jagusafr]

“Per the provisions of 18 USC 930a, firearms are prohibited in all Federal workplaces when such notice is posted at each entrance. The sign at appendix B (FK Label 2 10-1-1 ), when posted at each public entrance to a facility or activity, will serve as notice required by 18 USC 930a. Any person entering such a posted facility possessing a firearm will be in violation of 18 USC 930a and subject to apprehension.”

I’m a JAG - we’re responsible in part for enforcing the reg. It’s still stupid.

Colonel, USAFR