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ezkl2230
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Guys, I know that the White House probably isn't going to do anything with this, but it also helps to serve notice on our legislators that we are angry about the attacks that occur on our military bases because our military personnel are prohibited from protecting themselves.
DOD Directive 5210.56, signed by Dep. Secretary of Defense Donald Atwood under Pres. George H.W. Bush, essentially turned our military bases into gun free zones dependent on local law enforcement for their defense. While strategic/nuclear assets are constantly under armed guard, on the bases themselves military personnel are prohibited from carrying firearms - either their duty weapons or personal firearms. Even security personnel (many of whom are contracted) who are permitted to carry their weapons are required to carry them in condition 4 - no magazines inserted, and no rounds chambered.
Since 1994, there have been more than 17 attacks on stateside military bases, including the recent attack at Ft. Hood.
This must stop.
Repeal DOD Directive 5210.56. Arm our military personnel. MILITARY SECURITY for military bases. No more shelter in place orders.
Our military personnel defend US. Now, let them defend themselves.
This petition needs 100,000 signatures by May 3. Please sign the petition, and then pass this on.
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For those who are unfamiliar with this directive, here are the most important parts. Emphasis is added.
Since this is the US, guarding a military installation (with the exception of certain strategic/nuclear assets) is considered to be a low threat mission. On many military installations, security either carry weapons at condition 4 (no mag inserted and no round in the chamber) or they carry no weapons at all. The Beirut bombing was possible in part because the base guards were required to carry their weapons at condition 4. By the time they inserted their mags and chambered rounds, the bombers had already cleared the gates and were closing in on the barracks.
The base CO has no authority to override this directive. The fact is, all weapons not being used for training purposes or actual missions are locked in the armory, and unless an order is received to distribute those arms, they are unavailable for use by all base personnel. Even personal firearms must be secured. The CO may keep designated personnel available or on call, but not on continuous duty according to this directive unless there is an imminent threat.
DOD Directive 5210.56, signed by Dep. Secretary of Defense Donald Atwood under Pres. George H.W. Bush, essentially turned our military bases into gun free zones dependent on local law enforcement for their defense. While strategic/nuclear assets are constantly under armed guard, on the bases themselves military personnel are prohibited from carrying firearms - either their duty weapons or personal firearms. Even security personnel (many of whom are contracted) who are permitted to carry their weapons are required to carry them in condition 4 - no magazines inserted, and no rounds chambered.
Since 1994, there have been more than 17 attacks on stateside military bases, including the recent attack at Ft. Hood.
This must stop.
Repeal DOD Directive 5210.56. Arm our military personnel. MILITARY SECURITY for military bases. No more shelter in place orders.
Our military personnel defend US. Now, let them defend themselves.
This petition needs 100,000 signatures by May 3. Please sign the petition, and then pass this on.
Link Removed
For those who are unfamiliar with this directive, here are the most important parts. Emphasis is added.
Since this is the US, guarding a military installation (with the exception of certain strategic/nuclear assets) is considered to be a low threat mission. On many military installations, security either carry weapons at condition 4 (no mag inserted and no round in the chamber) or they carry no weapons at all. The Beirut bombing was possible in part because the base guards were required to carry their weapons at condition 4. By the time they inserted their mags and chambered rounds, the bombers had already cleared the gates and were closing in on the barracks.
The base CO has no authority to override this directive. The fact is, all weapons not being used for training purposes or actual missions are locked in the armory, and unless an order is received to distribute those arms, they are unavailable for use by all base personnel. Even personal firearms must be secured. The CO may keep designated personnel available or on call, but not on continuous duty according to this directive unless there is an imminent threat.
