[xarmydog]

While serving in Germany in the early seventies Mech Inf.,there was a lot of subversive acts being perpetrated by the Baider/Meinhoff gang.
Going to and from field maneuvers,a lot of firearms were transported with a squad in the back of a deuce and a half..Being in charge allowed me three live rounds for my M-16 and same for my 45.
Fortunately,I also had the opportunity to run the qualification ranges which allowed me access to ammo.
I made it a point to carry as much as I felt i could get away with.Hijacking one truck was just to easy it seemed to me.
Yes,I could have been in big trouble if caught,but I decided it was also my obligation to defend and protect the men who counted on me.
I kept it a very guarded secret lest i be court marshaled.
At the time,I was concerned about my future as a soldier,but it seemed more than worth the risk.
One squad has a lot of weapons.I though the minimal rounds were a joke.

[xarmydog]

Oh,and the guard at the Company Armory only had three live rounds in his magazine.
Never could figure that out.

[xarmydog]

Oh,and the guard at the Company Armory only had three live rounds in his magazine.
Never could figure that out.

[Blood of Tyrants]

I heard some dingbat say that the reason that they didn’t allow soldiers to carry their firearms on base was because they didn’t want someone to start shooting up the place and then other people shooting at him and yet others shooting at them. That is EXACTLY the stupid argument that the anti-gunners use to try to disarm citizens.

Truthfully, you and I know that allowing all soldiers on base full access to guns is not a good idea. They are too young and tend to drink too much when not on duty. However, why can’t there be a few armed individuals in every work place? They don’t have to carry the gun openly, which actually would be a bad idea as a nutcase like Hassan would know who to sneak up on and take out first. Keep the number and identity of those charged with security confidential and keep any shooter guessing.