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House Votes to Allow Troops, Pentagon Workers to Carry Personal Guns on Military Bases
The House narrowly approved a measure allowing troops and Pentagon workers to carry personal guns on military bases, with 215 lawmakers voting in favor and 214 opposed.
The House voted 215-214 to allow qualified service members and Pentagon civilian employees to carry personal firearms on military bases without needing explicit approval from commanders, marking a significant shift in policy. The measure, which passed narrowly, will now require only an affirmative response from commanders if the request is not objected to. The change aims to enhance personnel safety but has sparked debate over gun control and military protocol.
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