[AndyJackson]

I have elsewhere posted my view that one has to think carefully before deciding who on a military base should really be allowed to carry a sidearm, and I can well sympathize with any CO wanting to keep weapons under very strict control. Soldiers and sailors are just ordinary men and women, young men and women by the majority often with no better judgment on these kinds of matters than their civilian counterparts.

At the same time, if Clinton really did turn our bases into totally gun free zones, then this is likewise stupid. A reasonable level of security and a reasonable level of responsiveness, under the control of the CO is more than appropriate.

Those who want to turn our bases into armed free-for-alls, like this article seems to advocate, know nothing about the military. The use of deadly force is a serious issue, and you cannot advocate the notion that off duty soldiers and sailors are that off-duty that the military will not bear criminal and civil culpability for any mistakes.

[My hearts in London - Everett]

I believe any military person who has passed their gun quals or has worked in security should be allowed to carry on any base they are stationed.

[devere]

“Soldiers and sailors are just ordinary men and women, young men and women by the majority often with no better judgment on these kinds of matters than their civilian counterparts.”

OK, they are ordinary people, so lets just enforce their second amendment rights.

[org.whodat]

Those who want to turn our bases into armed free-for-alls, like this article seems to advocate, know nothing about the military. The use of deadly force is a serious issue, and you cannot advocate the notion that off duty soldiers and sailors are that off-duty that the military will not bear criminal and civil culpability for any mistakes.

You are correct!