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renie408

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5. So, is there a way to know if the instance of shootings are less on bases...

Reply to Agnosticsherbet (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:55 PM

Dec 2012

Than for the general public? And if they are, then that would point to gunlessness being safer, wouldn't it?

And if the instance of shootings is NOT less than for the general public, why does the Army keep their personnel unarmed when they should be allowed to defend themselves? Given, you know, that guns keep people safe.

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Why don't the trained army personnel on an army base carry their weapons if... [View all] renie408 Dec 2012 OP

Ever witness first-hand the amount of stuff that "disappears" in the military...? Earth_First Dec 2012 #1

So, Army personnel are not allowed to go armed because of theft? renie408 Dec 2012 #2

No. former9thward Dec 2012 #6

Do you really think that those guns would be used most often to 'defend' themselves? renie408 Dec 2012 #7

Because they are home, and at home they don't need to go heavily armed. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2012 #3

So, is there a way to know if the instance of shootings are less on bases... renie408 Dec 2012 #5

Freedom of information act to get crime statistics on military bases or in the military. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2012 #10

What is the protocol on overseas bases in warzones? CJCRANE Dec 2012 #8

Overseas bases in warzones are not home, and are guided by rules of engagement. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2012 #11

Because it's too dangerous. NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #4

Because whole cases of ammo were showing up at local gun shows, with the DOI invoices still inside X_Digger Dec 2012 #9