Posted on Feb 4, 2016
Sergeant major of the Army discusses concealed carry, combat roles for women
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Sgt Maj Daley says the army is not prepared to assume the risk of soldiers being armed...
Sergeant major of the Army discusses concealed carry, combat roles for women
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Well....we wouldn't want the Armed Forces to be armed or anything....that could be dangerous.
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LTC (Join to see)
TSgt Joshua Copeland I have heard (never looked up in writing) that you cannot conceal in uniform. If anyone has proof one way or another let me know.
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CDR Michael Goldschmidt
Retired federal officials get special consideration in carrying. Federal law enforcement people get special licenses which allow them to carry in ANY state. The same could be done for active and retired military personnel. Then, the "oops" problem goes away.
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Capt Richard I P.
Anybody connected with the SMA? I'd be very interested in his comments on our humble RallyPoint crowdsourced suggestions: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/arm-the-armed-forces
Arm the Armed Forces! | RallyPoint
The outcome of the discussion "Concealed carry for CAC holders?" by [~222148:SGT Bernard Boyer III]. Below follows my skeleton letter to congress, based on the edits RP members have suggested to the 10 points. Anyone and everyone is welcome to edit and personalize the letter for their own use in writing to their congressional representatives. We sent a mass email on 3 January, the swearing in of the new congress, now it's a free for all. You...
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TSgt Joshua Copeland
LTC (Join to see) - It is something I have looked for over the last several years. There is nothing that I could find (or anyone else for that matter for any branch) prohibits it outside of if you have the legal authority to Conceal Carry in the state/locality where you are (outside of the gate).
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The Sgt Major pulled a fast one with his answer. He was asked about soldiers being allowed to conceal carry on base. This would presumably mean the person had a permit from the state to do so. Daly's answer was a dodge at best. He said.
"The risk we assume by arming every soldier with [his or her] own weapon is greater than [the risk of] an attack on our own installations."
No one suggested arming "every soldier", only those that have a conceal carry permit duly issued by the state after undergoing an extensive background check etc. The notion that we cannot trust armed soldiers on our own installations is pathetic. I had some hope for this new Sgt Maj of the Army. He is proving to be just another careerist towing the line to protect/advance his career.
"The risk we assume by arming every soldier with [his or her] own weapon is greater than [the risk of] an attack on our own installations."
No one suggested arming "every soldier", only those that have a conceal carry permit duly issued by the state after undergoing an extensive background check etc. The notion that we cannot trust armed soldiers on our own installations is pathetic. I had some hope for this new Sgt Maj of the Army. He is proving to be just another careerist towing the line to protect/advance his career.
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I was surpised by his comment... it was a requirement to carry a 9mm on base in Afghanistan (or another weapon) but isn't even allowed stateside? I feel like an insider threat poses the same risk in both scenarios.
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TSgt Joshua Copeland
I would have to concur. It definitely strikes a chord that "we" can only be trusted with firearms overseas where it is mandated, but not at home where we have even more reason to be diligent.
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CDR Michael Goldschmidt
We not only carried on bases in Afghanistan, but in the American Embassy, itself. We were armed at meetings with the Ambassador and the Commanding General. We were locked, but just not loaded. We had to clear our weapons before entering the main embassy building.
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