LOCKED & LOADED
Hegseth tears up controversial military base rule after 34 years
Hegseth Tears Up Controversial Military Base Rule After 34 Years
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that he was ending the policy that turned U.S. military installations into “gun-free zones,” declaring in a brief video statement, “That ends today.”Hegseth signed a memorandum stating that base commanders should allow service members to request permission to carry their privately-owned firearms while off duty — regardless of any firearm regulations imposed by the states in which the bases were located — and shared video explaining the move.WATCH:Our military installations have been turned into gun-free zones—leaving our service members vulnerable and exposed.That ends today. pic.twitter.com/IQ204YepZ0— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) April 2, 2026“Our great republic is founded on a simple, yet bold idea,” Hegseth began, saying that the nation was built the idea that rights were given to the people by God rather than by the government. “250 years ago, the Revolutionary War was fought to secure our God-given rights. The Second Amendment to our Constitution enshrines the right of all citizens to carry weapons to protect...
