Press Release: Veteran Action Applauds Secretary Hegseth's Directive Authorizing Personal Firearms on Military Installations

Veteran Action commends Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for signing a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow servicemembers to carry privately owned firearms while off duty on Department of War property.

"Secretary Hegseth continues to end the War on Warriors — including the fight to restore their God-given constitutional rights," says Mark Lucas, Founder and President of Veteran Action. "Secretary Hegseth is addressing a concern servicemembers have raised for years. This directive makes our military installations and the families who call them home safer."

The memorandum establishes a presumption of approval for personal-carry applications and requires any denial be justified in writing. It aligns Department of War policy with Section 526 of the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act.

About Veteran Action: Veteran Action is a smash-mouth political organization advocating for America First policies that strengthen national security and provide unwavering support for our veterans.