A4sForever said:
Close ..... but not quite .... personal firearms ARE permitted on base ... i.e., in Capehart Housing. If you live "aboard" ... you must register your firearm(s) AND yourself (obviously) with station security and the firearm MUST be off your body .... in the trunk -- not "carried" .... when you pass through gate security on your way to your on-base residence. You cannot have them at work, either --- in the car or otherwise --- which means you are effectively disarmed if and when you venture outside the base perimeter. That's the unintended consequense of your government being there to "help" you ....
The reverse procedure applies when you travel from your Capehart residence through the gate and enter the Danger Zone ... i.e., when the goblins and monsters prowl. Civie street ..... that's where the danger is --- not aboard the NAS.
To that I would add that you may have to comply with applicable state laws when transporting weapons on base...say, between your home and the range. I have stored a few guns in my home at each duty station. All of them also require you to register any weapon capable of firing a projectile....bb guns, pellet guns, bow, crossbow. Here the regs even state you must register your ammo as well...althought the head of security (my neighbor) has said that is not enforced. Best bet is to pay a visit to JAG or NLSO and get a copy of the regs.
From FlyNavy: "Bars and concerts? Well obviously not, as per the law (and common sense)."
Maybe not. Nevada, for example, does not prohibit CCW in bars...unless the establishment has a clearly visible sign posted at the entrance prohibiting same.
BTW I have had two encounters in Nevada when my weapon was part of what turned out to be a minor incident. Each time the LEOs were polite, professional and never questioned my involvment beyond a few minutes. First time a guy accused me (not true) of pulling a gun on him during an argument. Cop says, "how would he have known what kind of gun you had" (it was on the floor). I said, check my driver's window for prints; you will find his there. They let us go after a short conversation with the other guy.
Second time was when a couple of guys decided to pursue an argument a bit further than what they should have. One had a rake in his hand. I pulled my jacket back and continued to back away....as my wife called the police....they left. Cop shows up, asks a few questions of me and the 6-7 witnesses across the street. He also had some kind words to say about CCW holders in general.
If you do obtain a CCW permit, I strongly suggest a few things...know the law,
ALWAYS be polite to LEO...should they show up, and....(human life may depend upon this).....practice, practice and practice again. Not only shooting, but draw from concealment.