Pete Hegseth signs memo opening door for troops to carry personal firearms on bases

War Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday ordering a major shift in base security policy, allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms for self-defense amid growing concerns about threats on U.S. installations.

In an announcement on social media, Hegseth said all American citizens have a God-given right under the Second Amendment to carry weapons for protection. 

However, he said that right has not been extended to uniformed service members,...