Did President Clinton really "disarm" the military?

2015-07-20T11:39:40-04:00

There is a meme floating around claiming that military member can't defend themselves because of President Clinton. I served under President Reagan and don't remember anyone but law enforcement, security, and some aircrew members under arms. I vaguely remember a riffle rack in the chow hall at a Marine base once that Marines used to secured their weapons while eating. What was the policy for other services and did it really change under President Clinton?

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Bill Clinton has blood on his hands. #billclinton #chattanoogashooting #gunfreezones

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jul 20 at 2015 11:41 AM

2015-07-20T11:41:56-04:00

That's untrue.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jul 20 at 2015 11:44 AM

2015-07-20T11:44:41-04:00

He did not. We were never allowed to carry personal weapons as a general policy and the bill in reference was actually under GHWB, not Clinton.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2015 12:05 PM

2015-07-20T12:05:43-04:00

This post is also saying "five Marines..." In my opinion, it lost its credibility right then and there. Also, there's no reason anyone need be blamed for this incident. It was an unfortunate act of blind hate and we really need to lose the idea that somebody has to be blamed for everything. That article was clearly very biased.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Jul 20 at 2015 12:15 PM

2015-07-20T12:15:03-04:00

once again, goes to show you cant believe so much of what is floating around - and this is why I really hate memes, i really hate political memes.
the truth is, we all run the risk of getting killed, car wrecks, robberies, accidents, medical mistakes - and it isnt always a politician's fault. Sometimes, bad stuff happens to good people.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Jul 20 at 2015 12:16 PM

2015-07-20T12:16:20-04:00

No he did not. When in Garrison I cant recall a time that we ever left the Unit Armed. They prohibited it because of Security and Accountability purposes. You have young soldiers are Careless. They could be at McDonald's and go to the bathroom and leave their weapon on the table. What happens if a civilian walks by and picks that weapon up?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2015 12:55 PM

2015-07-20T12:55:21-04:00

Doesn't mater if you like the Blaze or not, there reporting is accurate...
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/09/17/this-is-why-most-military-personnel-are-disarmed-on-military-bases-and-its-not-clintons-fault/

This Is Why Most Military Personnel Aren’t Armed on Military Bases — and It’s Not Clinton’s Fault...

Monday's deadly shooting at the Washington Navy Yard has renewed interest in why most military personnel are forbidden from carrying firearms on military bases. In the aftermath, some have pointed fingers at former President Bill Clinton, but is he really to blame? Not according to what we found.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 22 at 2015 3:02 AM

2015-07-22T03:02:15-04:00

I also do not recall anyone other than Base Security and DOD cops carrying weapons. I don't think military personnel have ever been allowed to carry personally owned weapons on base, at least in any members here's lifetimes!