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**NEW policy on open/concealed carry on military installations! I have posted the related material for those who want to carry who are not on official business.**
SECTION 4: POSSESSION OF PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS BY DOD PERSONNEL NOT RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES.
4.1. GENERAL. This section provides guidance for determining the eligibility of DoD personnel to carry privately owned firearms on DoD property for personal protection when it is not related to the performance of official duties. This section also provides requirements for individual training, transport, safeguarding, and storage of privately owned firearms that the arming authority must consider when determining whether to permit an individual to carry a privately owned firearm on DoD property.
4.2. ARMING AUTHORITIES CHARGED WITH PERMITTING PERSONS TO CARRY PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS. The arming authorities charged with determining whether to permit DoD personnel to carry privately owned firearms on DoD property:
a. May grant permission to DoD personnel requesting to carry a privately owned firearm (concealed or open carry) on DoD property for a personal protection purpose not related to performance of an official duty or status. Permissions granted under this section do not apply to carrying a firearm within federal buildings unless the arming authority specifically determines, after consultation with servicing legal counsel and in accordance with applicable DoD policy, that an appropriate exception under Section 930(d) of Title 18, U.S.C. applies.
(1) All permissions will be in writing after verifying that the requester meets the requirements in this issuance. Written permission will be valid for 90 days or as long as the DoD Component deems appropriate and will include information necessary to facilitate the carrying of the firearm on DoD property consistent with safety and security, such as the individual’s name, duration of the permission to carry, type of firearm, etc.
(2) Coordination between organizations will be accomplished pursuant to Paragraphs 2.4.e. and 2.4.g., as applicable.
b. Will require DoD personnel requesting permission to carry a privately owned firearm for personal protection not related to the performance of official duties on DoD property, at a minimum, to affirm in writing that they:
(1) Meet applicable federal, State, local, or, as applicable, host-nation requirements to carry a firearm. Proof of compliance may include a concealed handgun license that is valid under federal, State, local, or host-nation law in the location where the DoD property is located.
(2) Will not be under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance that would cause drowsiness or impair their judgment while carrying a firearm.
(3) Meet the requirements in Paragraph 4.3. as a condition for the carrying of a privately owned firearm under this section.
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(4) Will inform the arming authority about any change in conditions that would affect their permission to carry a privately owned firearm under this section.
(5) Will comply with federal, State, and local law, regarding possession and use of privately owned firearms, including but not limited to those concerning the reasonable use of deadly force, self-defense, and accidental discharge.
(6) Acknowledge they may be personally liable for the injuries, death, and property damage proximately caused by negligence in connection with the possession or use of privately owned firearms that are not within the scope of their federal employment.
4.3. QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERSONNEL CARRYING PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS
a. Specific Eligibility. Requests to carry privately owned firearms for personal protection purposes not related to the performance of official duties within buildings on DoD property may not be granted unless the arming authority makes a determination, after consultation with servicing legal counsel and in accordance with applicable DoD policy, that the request falls within an exception under Section 930(d) of Title 18, U.S.C. The arming authority’s determination should be reflected in the information included in the written permission document under Paragraph 4.2.a.(1).
b. General Eligibility. Arming authorities should consider the criteria in this section when determining whether to permit DoD personnel to carry a privately owned firearm for a personal protection purpose not related to the performance of official duties on DoD property. Criteria for consideration includes:
(1) Age. DoD personnel should be 21 years of age or older. Many States require an individual to be at least 21 years of age to own a firearm.
(2) Disciplinary Status. For military personnel, should not be subject to past or pending disciplinary action in accordance with Chapter 47, Title 10, U.S.C., also known as the Uniform Code of Military Justice, for any offense that calls into question the individual’s fitness to carry a firearm.
(3) Civilian Criminal Charges. For all DoD personnel, should not have been convicted of, or currently be facing, charges for violation of a State or federal criminal law, in the civilian criminal system, for any offense that could result in incarceration, or for any offense listed in Section 922 of Title 18, U.S.C.
(4) Training. Demonstrated competence with a firearm through:
(a) Any governmental or police agency, or DoD, State, local, or tribal government-
approved firearms safety or training course; or
(b) Any firearms safety or training course or class available to the public offered by a law-enforcement agency, college, private or public institution or organization, or firearms
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training school, including online, conducted by a State-certified, State-approved, or other nationally recognized and certified firearms instructor, or that has been certified by another credible institution.
(5) Official Authorization. Possession of a Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act credential, or authorization by the State where the installation is located to carry a firearm.
c. Concealed Carry Requirements. When an individual has been permitted to carry a concealed privately owned handgun on DoD property, the handgun must:
(1) Be concealed completely whether wearing civilian clothes or a military uniform. The concealment must not interfere with normal duties.
(2) Meet State law requirements regarding caliber, ammunition, capacity, and design.
(3) Be holstered, including when carried in a purse, backpack, handbag, or case. The holster must be specifically designed for the handgun being carried to protect against accidental discharge.
d. Status, Storage, and Transport Requirements on DoD Property.
(1) While a firearm is not in the physical possession of the owner, the firearm will be unloaded or stored in a secure gun storage device. When stored in an unattended vehicle, it will be stored in a secure gun storage device and concealed from public view.
(2) During transport on DoD property, the firearm will be carried in a holster on the person or in a secure gun storage device. For off-installation transport, transport will be in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local law.
(3) If authorized to store a privately owned firearm in an armory, the armory storage will meet the minimum requirements of DoD Manual 5100.76. However, privately owned firearms and ammunition will be separated from government arms and ammunition. Procedures for the accountability of privately owned firearms and ammunition will be in accordance with the accountability procedures for government arms and ammunition in DoD Manual 5100.76.
e. National Guard facilities. Regulation of privately owned firearms on National Guard installations that are under the jurisdiction, custody, and control of a State or territory is determined by the Governors, Adjutants General, or other cognizant authorities of that State or territory.
SECTION 4: POSSESSION OF PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS BY DOD PERSONNEL NOT RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES.
4.1. GENERAL. This section provides guidance for determining the eligibility of DoD personnel to carry privately owned firearms on DoD property for personal protection when it is not related to the performance of official duties. This section also provides requirements for individual training, transport, safeguarding, and storage of privately owned firearms that the arming authority must consider when determining whether to permit an individual to carry a privately owned firearm on DoD property.
4.2. ARMING AUTHORITIES CHARGED WITH PERMITTING PERSONS TO CARRY PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS. The arming authorities charged with determining whether to permit DoD personnel to carry privately owned firearms on DoD property:
a. May grant permission to DoD personnel requesting to carry a privately owned firearm (concealed or open carry) on DoD property for a personal protection purpose not related to performance of an official duty or status. Permissions granted under this section do not apply to carrying a firearm within federal buildings unless the arming authority specifically determines, after consultation with servicing legal counsel and in accordance with applicable DoD policy, that an appropriate exception under Section 930(d) of Title 18, U.S.C. applies.
(1) All permissions will be in writing after verifying that the requester meets the requirements in this issuance. Written permission will be valid for 90 days or as long as the DoD Component deems appropriate and will include information necessary to facilitate the carrying of the firearm on DoD property consistent with safety and security, such as the individual’s name, duration of the permission to carry, type of firearm, etc.
(2) Coordination between organizations will be accomplished pursuant to Paragraphs 2.4.e. and 2.4.g., as applicable.
b. Will require DoD personnel requesting permission to carry a privately owned firearm for personal protection not related to the performance of official duties on DoD property, at a minimum, to affirm in writing that they:
(1) Meet applicable federal, State, local, or, as applicable, host-nation requirements to carry a firearm. Proof of compliance may include a concealed handgun license that is valid under federal, State, local, or host-nation law in the location where the DoD property is located.
(2) Will not be under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance that would cause drowsiness or impair their judgment while carrying a firearm.
(3) Meet the requirements in Paragraph 4.3. as a condition for the carrying of a privately owned firearm under this section.
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DoDD 5210.56, November 18, 2016
(4) Will inform the arming authority about any change in conditions that would affect their permission to carry a privately owned firearm under this section.
(5) Will comply with federal, State, and local law, regarding possession and use of privately owned firearms, including but not limited to those concerning the reasonable use of deadly force, self-defense, and accidental discharge.
(6) Acknowledge they may be personally liable for the injuries, death, and property damage proximately caused by negligence in connection with the possession or use of privately owned firearms that are not within the scope of their federal employment.
4.3. QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERSONNEL CARRYING PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS
a. Specific Eligibility. Requests to carry privately owned firearms for personal protection purposes not related to the performance of official duties within buildings on DoD property may not be granted unless the arming authority makes a determination, after consultation with servicing legal counsel and in accordance with applicable DoD policy, that the request falls within an exception under Section 930(d) of Title 18, U.S.C. The arming authority’s determination should be reflected in the information included in the written permission document under Paragraph 4.2.a.(1).
b. General Eligibility. Arming authorities should consider the criteria in this section when determining whether to permit DoD personnel to carry a privately owned firearm for a personal protection purpose not related to the performance of official duties on DoD property. Criteria for consideration includes:
(1) Age. DoD personnel should be 21 years of age or older. Many States require an individual to be at least 21 years of age to own a firearm.
(2) Disciplinary Status. For military personnel, should not be subject to past or pending disciplinary action in accordance with Chapter 47, Title 10, U.S.C., also known as the Uniform Code of Military Justice, for any offense that calls into question the individual’s fitness to carry a firearm.
(3) Civilian Criminal Charges. For all DoD personnel, should not have been convicted of, or currently be facing, charges for violation of a State or federal criminal law, in the civilian criminal system, for any offense that could result in incarceration, or for any offense listed in Section 922 of Title 18, U.S.C.
(4) Training. Demonstrated competence with a firearm through:
(a) Any governmental or police agency, or DoD, State, local, or tribal government-
approved firearms safety or training course; or
(b) Any firearms safety or training course or class available to the public offered by a law-enforcement agency, college, private or public institution or organization, or firearms
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training school, including online, conducted by a State-certified, State-approved, or other nationally recognized and certified firearms instructor, or that has been certified by another credible institution.
(5) Official Authorization. Possession of a Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act credential, or authorization by the State where the installation is located to carry a firearm.
c. Concealed Carry Requirements. When an individual has been permitted to carry a concealed privately owned handgun on DoD property, the handgun must:
(1) Be concealed completely whether wearing civilian clothes or a military uniform. The concealment must not interfere with normal duties.
(2) Meet State law requirements regarding caliber, ammunition, capacity, and design.
(3) Be holstered, including when carried in a purse, backpack, handbag, or case. The holster must be specifically designed for the handgun being carried to protect against accidental discharge.
d. Status, Storage, and Transport Requirements on DoD Property.
(1) While a firearm is not in the physical possession of the owner, the firearm will be unloaded or stored in a secure gun storage device. When stored in an unattended vehicle, it will be stored in a secure gun storage device and concealed from public view.
(2) During transport on DoD property, the firearm will be carried in a holster on the person or in a secure gun storage device. For off-installation transport, transport will be in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local law.
(3) If authorized to store a privately owned firearm in an armory, the armory storage will meet the minimum requirements of DoD Manual 5100.76. However, privately owned firearms and ammunition will be separated from government arms and ammunition. Procedures for the accountability of privately owned firearms and ammunition will be in accordance with the accountability procedures for government arms and ammunition in DoD Manual 5100.76.
e. National Guard facilities. Regulation of privately owned firearms on National Guard installations that are under the jurisdiction, custody, and control of a State or territory is determined by the Governors, Adjutants General, or other cognizant authorities of that State or territory.
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