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Marines given green light to carry weapons on bases for first time

By Russ Read
Published January 2, 2020 7:15pm ET
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Marines given green light to carry weapons on bases for first time
In this April 30, 2016 photograph, a participant properly holds and discharges a revolver during the live fire portion of a enhanced concealed carry class. | (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Marines and civilian personnel in Marine Corps law enforcement roles will be allowed to carry their personal concealed firearms while on base, the head of Marine Corps policy announced on Tuesday.

Lt. Gen. George Smith sent a memo to the entire force telling them that military police, criminal investigators, and Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program police officers will be allowed to carry concealed weapons off-duty. Approximately 3,200 individuals will be eligible to carry their personal firearms under the new policy, Marine Corps spokesman Capt. Joseph Butterfield told the Washington Examiner.

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