Videos tagged with Military Installations

This video discusses a significant policy change by the Trump administration, announced by Secretary of War Pete Hexith, allowing off-duty service members to carry privately owned firearms on military installations. This policy reverses decades of restrictions, effectively ending gun-free zones on bases and presuming the necessity of personal protection for service members. The change is framed as a victory for Second Amendment rights, recognizing that military personnel are citizens entitled to self-defense.

This video details a legal victory by the Fort Devens Rifle and Pistol Club against the US Army over range access fees. The club, comprised of veterans and affiliated with the CMP and NRA, successfully sued to regain free access to a range they had used for years. Despite winning the lawsuit, the club faced continued resistance and arbitrary restrictions, leading to further legal action. The case highlights issues of government accountability and civilian access to military facilities, potentially setting a national precedent.