Opinion
Ft Collins, CO –-(Ammoland.com)- “In deep waters, you encounter the wise and brave. In shallow waters, the naive and fearful” ~ Mehmet Murat ildan
Speaking of the shallow, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, yesterday flippantly said of the Pensacola, FL incident:
“At some point, President Trump, and members of Congress must summon the political courage and take meaningful action to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to others.”
Oh please!
Any specifics, or just more wearisome drivel?
The unprovoked murder of three brave, but disarmed, US sailors by an armed Islamic terrorist on a US military base constitutes an unforgivable scandal, for which the President and Congress bear full responsibility.
Here is the real outrage that DJT and Congress “must summon the political courage and take action” to correct:
DOD currently requires active-duty sailors who are “standing watch” to be disarmed as they “guard” other naval personnel and naval property.
One must conclude that the progressive left, silent and unconcerned about the unarmed status of sailors, soldiers, and Marines who are wantonly murdered by armed terrorists, hates our Second Amendment more than it loves the lives of our courageous military service members.
“Action” that needs to be taken is to implement an audacious new policy where all military officers and S/NCOs are to be continuously armed with issue M17/18 pistols at all times, on and off base.
That is the only way we can adequately protect our military members from terrorists, something at which we’re obviously failing miserably now.
The left says they are worried about suicides. I’m sure leftists feel much better when they jump off of bridges.
Radical Islamic jihadis, newly-clad in button-front sweaters and sneakers, are not likely to surrender worldwide in order to eagerly line-up to watch Tom Hanks play Mister Rogers any time soon.
“Who ply ‘deep waters’ go armed!” ~ Anon
/John
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Mr. Farnam presents a mostly good article and lays the blame squarely where it belongs; at the feet of the President and Congress. The only thing that I have an objection to is his proposal that, “Action” that needs to be taken is to implement an audacious new policy where all military officers and S/NCOs are to be continuously armed with issue M17/18 pistols at all times, on and off base.” As with any other segment of our society, seniority and or rank in the military does not necessarily make a good deciding factor for who should be carrying a… Read more »
This just shows the armed citizens of the United States are more prepared for an invasion of our Country than our military. As was told to the Japanese Emperor by his military Commander. If we invade the US mainland there will be a gun behind every blade of grass. The Armed Citizens!
That those who defend our country are denied the ability to defend themselves, given
the numerous events of the last few years, is inexcusable.
Let’s have the armed protective details removed from our “leaders” for a while.
What gets me is that someone from a foreign country who is in the states for training from another country was allowed to buy a firearm, he is not a citizen of the United States and is on TDY here.
He should not enjoy the rights of the second amendment.
The law needs to be fixed and the military needs to allow soldiers to carry a sidearm when on base.
I believe as Commander in Chief, the President can -and should- order the Sec. of Def. to immediately authorize arming the security troops on posts and bases. Further, active military officers and enlisted should be authorized to carry where the presence of a sidearm would not interfere with their normal duties. Most enlisted personnel would have the M-16 as a assigned weapon. In Georgia, active military personnel are not required to obtain a state Weapons Carry License. They may carry concealed off base. When I was stationed at Fr. McPherson, Atlanta [Cpt. MSC], we shot the 1911’s at a pistol… Read more »
Time to end Army Regulation 190–14.
So, you’re arguing for only E-7+ to be armed, while neglected the vast majority of the military forces. I would trust a E-4 being armed before I trust an O-2. Both would be in the same age category, early 20s, but the E-4 has more time in service and more training with their weapon than the O-2. Consider also, to make E-6 requires a minimum of 7 years service and 10 months as an E-5. E-4 will be the discharge rank of most soldiers, E-5 will be the cap for most NCO soldiers, E-6 will be the cap for most… Read more »
It’s a disgrace that our troops are still vulnerable long after the Ft Hood terrorist attack. The last administration predictably tried to sweep the connect to radical Islam under the rug, but the public knows better. I hope C-in-C Trump gives the order to allow our troops to be armed on base. I also believe this proposal does not go far enough. Our soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen are all trained in firearm safety and marksmanship and should be allowed to concealed carry a firearm on and off base except in restricted areas where concealed weapons would be prohibited. Granted,… Read more »
Why just Officers and Senior NCO’s? Is there a concern that the lower ranking people are not responsible enough? As I recall the Ft Hood shooter was and officer. Just a Thought…..
@USA, A very wise observation.