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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.

you and I know

Do we? They're SOLDIERS! On a MILITARY BASE! that they would ALL be disarmed - even the guards at the gate - is INSANE. Make sure so many are so clearly armed that any nutcase would KNOW it was pointless to even try.

If they're too young and too drunk to carry then they're too inept to be trusted with being there at all.

I couldn't disagree with you more, and find your contempt for our best revolting.

Many times while stationed in Germany,I was delegated,[ordered]to pull Courtesy Patrol.
I had to sign for a jeep,acquire a driver,radio,M-16,45,et al.
Oh,and a sleeve patch indicating CP.
Our job was to answer calls for over imbibed GI’s causing a ruckus,and to escort them home.We had more ammo on those type of patrols than when we were in a tactical movement.
We patrolled the streets of our location in civilian territory fully armed.No problem.
Even on base we were never given a second glance.
But,I agree open access for all is not a good idea.I have seen many situations that could go bad in quick time over,basically ,trivial crap.
A lot of responsibility goes into that type of patrol duty.
Some of the stories I could tell.Thankfully ,all ended well.Some barely!!

When I was in the Infantry,it was not uncommon to carry your weapons everywhere,including the bank.It just was no big deal.Even in Germany!
Standing in line in a bank in Germany after a Reforger exercise having had no shower for 30 plus days with no heat in Feb.,you became ripe quickly to the point of stinking so bad,self esteem was out the window!
I wore a 45,with M-16,plus, and there was never a second thought about it.The families in the unit considered it part of the job.We slept,ate,crapped and did all of the normal activities and never gave it a second thought.It was part of our job and to think of all the ruckus now is comical.
Sub humans that are inclined to do bad will.To the guys I trained with,when it was time off,It was TIME OFF!The last thing on their minds was a weapon of any kind unless it had something to do with a private part!!!