Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a landmark memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow service members to carry privately owned firearms while off duty on Department of War property. The directive establishes a “presumption of approval” for carry requests, reversing decades of “gun-free...

Key Takeaways Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a directive allowing service members to carry privately owned firearms for personal protection. The new policy presumes approval for carrying firearms, reversing the previous effectively gun-free zone. Hegseth cites recent incidents as reasons for the change, emphasizing the need...