Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that service members can carry personal weapons on military bases. This decision responds to recent shootings and references the Second Amendment.
Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth is the Defense Secretary.
- He announced a policy change about personal weapons on military bases.
- Service members can now request to carry privately owned firearms on bases.
- The change is a reaction to recent shootings on military installations.
- The Second Amendment, which relates to gun rights, was mentioned as a reason.
- Hegseth communicated this policy in a video on X, a social media platform.
