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S. 1815

Referred to Committee

A bill to require a process by which members of the Armed Forces may carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation.

Introduced 7/21/2015•114th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

7/21/2015 • Senate

Summary

This bill directs the Department of Defense 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 who is 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.

Introduced in Senate • 7/21/2015

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Firearms and explosivesMilitary command and structureMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependents

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Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]

Republican • NV

Sponsored 7/21/2015

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

July 21, 2015

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in Senate7/21/2015

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Current StatusReferred to Committee
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