Off Duty Carry on Military Bases

[ice_fog]

If you carry on a base and the commander didn't authorize LEOs to do so off duty that is a quick way to get hemmed up. But be honest, for relations purposes, you'll probably get a warning and escorted to the armory to turn in your gun until you are finished your business on base. Remember this is off duty, not on duty......

Evidently you did not read post #30, as I pointed out the regulation in place at FT. Knox which is where bsco974 was talking about.
Where did the FBI agent give up his weapon? Last time I checked they had authority on a military instillation, something bout being the arresting authority (along with the Marshals). You know we apprehend they arrest, that sort of thing.

[SoCalSheriff]

I carry regularly off duty on Camp Pendleton. Once I wasstopped by the MP's (five over). While I was trying to dig my military ID out of my wallet, he saw my badge. Asked if I was armed and I told him yes, its in the center console. He said thanks, have a nice day, and sent me off. No problems whatsoever.

[SoCalSheriff]

DBL POST. I hit the button too many times waiting for a slow server.....

[fedguy889]

Are you referring to Fort Indiantown Gap? If so, remember it's a OPEN base in which anyone can drive through.

Nope I sure don't mean Gap and I know its open.

[Group 29]

Evidently you did not read post #30, as I pointed out the regulation in place at FT. Knox which is where bsco974 was talking about.
Where did the FBI agent give up his weapon? Last time I checked they had authority on a military instillation, something bout being the arresting authority (along with the Marshals). You know we apprehend they arrest, that sort of thing.

Exactly. Just being subject to the Military Code of Justice doesn't keep military personnel from being subject to all other federal criminal laws, whether committed on a base or off.

I know DEA and ICE have made more than one case where military personnel were smuggling drugs into military bases on official flights from overseas.

Relationships between federal agencies and the military are governed by MOU's that are written at much high levels than SACs and base commanders.

[RAMEDIRK]

Evidently you did not read post #30, as I pointed out the regulation in place at FT. Knox which is where bsco974 was talking about.
Where did the FBI agent give up his weapon? Last time I checked they had authority on a military instillation, something bout being the arresting authority (along with the Marshals). You know we apprehend they arrest, that sort of thing.

Pretty wrong bud! Pretty wrong! I hope nobody takes this post as fact, they may end up in trouble. FBI has jurisdiction on base during certain instances, but jurisdiction has nothing to do with carry. Nothing! Two separate issues. Military and civilian laws/regulations have always been separate. I've worked with security forces during attache's where the SF//CC didn't want guys carrying on his base. Simple! I didn't read #30, but I don't have to, I know from experience.

[Mabbottusmc]

I call the base first. I have several in my area. Call and make sure it's ok.