Secretary of Army Nominee Says Citizens Should Be Armed As Well As Army

Bartholomew Roberts · May 5, 2017, 11:43 AM

https://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2017/0...pons-military/

President Trump's nominee for the Secretary of the Army has not only supported the right of peacable citizens to own M16s; but to own warships even. While this is likely not going to have any direct impact on Second Amendment policy, it is nice to see an official who has a broad view of the Second Amendment. Perhaps that mindset regarding an armed citizenry will trickle down the ranks and encourage more emphasis on warfighting knowledge at all levels as well.

**Aguila Blanca** · May 5, 2017, 11:52 AM

The deeply entrenched upper echelons of the Pentagon are mostly against the idea of armed citizens, and it's unlikely that a Secretary of the Army, who may be there for four or maybe eight years will make a dent in that.

He could, however, make a good start by requiring post commanders to allow soldiers to carry on base ,,,

kilimanjaro · May 5, 2017, 03:13 PM

I'm sure the General would love to give away the Navy !

Seriously, there's a bunch of vessels mothballed in San Francisco Bay, maybe we should sign up for a few of them.

Bartholomew Roberts · May 5, 2017, 03:38 PM

Well, that was some short lived positivity. He withdrew.
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news...nee/101339308/

TXAZ · May 5, 2017, 03:51 PM

As one of the most respected, honest and all-around good guys in Texas said when ask to take a government position, the sage replied "why would you put your your family through it?"

JoeSixpack · May 5, 2017, 07:14 PM

Nice to see a public figure express this view and also acknowledge the real reason of the 2a, has nothing to do with hunting, how politically incorrect can you get?

Glenn E. Meyer · May 5, 2017, 07:26 PM

We won't discuss the reasons he withdrew.

May 5, 2017, 11:43 AM	#1
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	Secretary of Army Nominee Says Citizens Should Be Armed As Well As Army https://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2017/0...pons-military/ President Trump's nominee for the Secretary of the Army has not only supported the right of peacable citizens to own M16s; but to own warships even. While this is likely not going to have any direct impact on Second Amendment policy, it is nice to see an official who has a broad view of the Second Amendment. Perhaps that mindset regarding an armed citizenry will trickle down the ranks and encourage more emphasis on warfighting knowledge at all levels as well.

May 5, 2017, 03:51 PM	#5
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	As one of the most respected, honest and all-around good guys in Texas said when ask to take a government position, the sage replied "why would you put your your family through it?" __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

May 5, 2017, 07:26 PM	#7
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	We won't discuss the reasons he withdrew. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

May 5, 2017, 11:52 AM	#2
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,459	The deeply entrenched upper echelons of the Pentagon are mostly against the idea of armed citizens, and it's unlikely that a Secretary of the Army, who may be there for four or maybe eight years will make a dent in that. He could, however, make a good start by requiring post commanders to allow soldiers to carry on base ,,,

May 5, 2017, 03:13 PM	#3
kilimanjaro Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 3,963	I'm sure the General would love to give away the Navy ! Seriously, there's a bunch of vessels mothballed in San Francisco Bay, maybe we should sign up for a few of them.

May 5, 2017, 03:38 PM	#4
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	Well, that was some short lived positivity. He withdrew. http://www.tennessean.com/story/news...nee/101339308/

May 5, 2017, 07:14 PM	#6
JoeSixpack Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,048	Nice to see a public figure express this view and also acknowledge the real reason of the 2a, has nothing to do with hunting, how politically incorrect can you get?