A new directive from Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth allowing service members to request permission to carry privately owned firearms on military installations is not expected to significantly impact operations at Redstone Arsenal, according to local officials.
The order, announced on Thursday, directs installation commanders across the country to allow uniformed personnel to apply to carry personal firearms for off-duty protection on Department of War property.
The policy establishes a “presumption of approval,” meaning requests should generally be granted unless there is a clear reason for denial, which must be documented in writing…