Hegseth Says US Bases Were G*n Free Zones That’s No Longer the Case

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. military bases were previously treated as “g*n-free zones,” but announced that policy is changing. Hegseth argued the new approach is aimed at strengthening security and ensuring service members can better defend themselves on base. Hegseth said the shift reflects a broader push by the administration of Donald Trump to prioritize force protection and deter potential threats targeting military installations. Supporters say the move is part of a wider effort to reinforce security policies across the U.S. armed forces.