There is a constitutional provision that prevents the US military from arming against the people of the country. But, the National Guard is a state organization so there are abilities to provide for their own protection. I think there is that possibility of self-defense ONLY for US military recruits or those in uniform while in the country. They are sitting ducks otherwise. The times are dangerous and people who normally wouldn't carry out assaults on our service men are screwed up in their priorities. It is just to dangerous and there needs to be concessions for self-defense.
July 20, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Mike Pence (click here) and Indiana Adjutant General Corey Carr say soldiers and airmen will begin carrying personal handguns at National Guard armories and recruiting stations Monday to defend themselves following the fatal shootings of four Marines and a sailor in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Pence said at a news conference Sunday at Stout Field in Indianapolis that the new policy applies to the state's 62 Guard armories, two air wings, 12 recruiting stations and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Jennings County....
Of course it is the Republican Governors carrying out these measures with their National Guards, but, there needs to be an assessment of the dangers in the country and the military federal or otherwise need to be allowed self defense when in uniform.
July 20, 2015
Although not always (click here) at the forefront of popular ideas, Gov. Rick Scott has demonstrated his leadership by ordering our National Guard personnel to more secure armories and allowing them to carry firearms while on duty.
This is a necessary first step in protecting those men and women who serve and protect our country and communities.
Now is the time for the politically correct Obama administration to step forward and allow our active and reserve personnel the ability to protect themselves.
July 20, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Mike Pence (click here) and Indiana Adjutant General Corey Carr say soldiers and airmen will begin carrying personal handguns at National Guard armories and recruiting stations Monday to defend themselves following the fatal shootings of four Marines and a sailor in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Pence said at a news conference Sunday at Stout Field in Indianapolis that the new policy applies to the state's 62 Guard armories, two air wings, 12 recruiting stations and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Jennings County....
Of course it is the Republican Governors carrying out these measures with their National Guards, but, there needs to be an assessment of the dangers in the country and the military federal or otherwise need to be allowed self defense when in uniform.
July 20, 2015
Although not always (click here) at the forefront of popular ideas, Gov. Rick Scott has demonstrated his leadership by ordering our National Guard personnel to more secure armories and allowing them to carry firearms while on duty.
This is a necessary first step in protecting those men and women who serve and protect our country and communities.
Now is the time for the politically correct Obama administration to step forward and allow our active and reserve personnel the ability to protect themselves.
Charles Miller, Davie
There are too many guns on the streets. Too many very dangerous guns.
There are too many guns on the streets. Too many very dangerous guns.
