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Armed Forces Self-Defense Act

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1821

Armed Forces Self-Defense Act

This bill states U.S. policy that Department of Defense (DOD) personnel shall be appropriately armed and have the inherent right to self-defense.

Current regulations and directives, or any provision in any other rule, regulation, or executive order prohibiting military personnel trained in firearms from carrying personal firearms on U.S. military installations shall have no further force or effect with regard to such military personnel, and they shall not be prohibited from carrying personal firearms on U.S. military installations.

The bill directs DOD to establish a process by which the commander of a military installation in the United States may authorize a qualifying member of the Armed Forces assigned to duty at the installation to carry a concealed personal firearm on the installation if the commander determines it to be necessary as a personal-protection or force-protection measure.

The commander of the installation shall consult with appropriate state and local elected officials and take into consideration state and local laws law regarding carrying a concealed personal firearm.

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Current Status of Bill S 1821

Bill S 1821 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2015. Bill S 1821 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2015.  Bill S 1821's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of July 21, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1821

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1821

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Defense
- Firearms and explosives
- Military command and structure
- Military facilities and property
- Military personnel and dependents
- National Guard and reserves

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1821

Armed Forces Self-Defense Act
A bill to permit service members to carry firearms on military installations, including reserve centers and recruitment offices.
Armed Forces Self-Defense Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1821

Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
WisconsinRepublican

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