I can understand them not allowing folks to carry their service weapon around full time - been there and understand it. What I can't understand is that they won't allow soldiers who have qualified for concealed carry on the civilian side as well as qualified in weapons on the military side to carry concealed on base.
For heaven's sake, at least let guys licensed for concealed carry in the state the base is in carry ON THE BASE!!
And the big thing I note again, is that yet another mass shooting occurred where the shooter has been on anti-depressants. And the media is silent. Not even talk about looking for a link. Is it the anti-depressants causing it, or is it just very likely that folks who do this crap will already be on them?
I don't understand it at all. If someone in the military doesn't know how to safely handle a firearm, then he or she should receive additional training. If they are to stupid to train, or too careless to trust, then they should get a discharge.
Why not issue them firearms (rifle and a pistol) when they complete basic and make them keep them until they are discharged. Tell them that they have to have one or the other on them at all times. They would be a lot more familiar with the firearms and likely would have less "unexpected discharges" when they get shipped to a combat zone. Heck, give them the option to keep it after they are discharged, they have earned it.
