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Allows Soldiers to Carry Concealed Firearms
Recent Bills/Allows Soldiers to Carry Concealed Firearms

Allows Soldiers to Carry Concealed Firearms

IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Why This Matters

This bill allows certain active duty members of the Armed Forces to carry concealed firearms on military installations by obtaining a permit from the Department of Defense.

If you are an active duty service member, you can apply for a permit to carry a concealed firearm on military installations starting in 2026.
Who this affects
active duty service members
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Secretary of Defense must create a system to issue permits for concealed firearms on military bases.
  2. 2Active duty members of the Armed Forces can apply for these permits if they meet certain criteria.
  3. 3The bill aims to enhance personal safety for service members while on military installations.
  4. 4The new permitting authority must be established within one year of the bill's passage.
Read the detailed summary

Safe Bases Act of 2025This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow a service member to carry a concealed firearm while on any military installation. DOD must establish a single authority within the department to issue permits for this purpose. To be eligible for a permit, the service member must be on active duty and must not be prohibited under federal law from purchasing, owning, or possessing a firearm.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 15, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
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