Man guarding recruitment center accidentally fires shot

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(07-26-2015, 03:22 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Looks like we better get the Professionals armed pronto.

At least these guys are trying to help. it's just unfortunate that they feel this is something they must do to protect those that protect us.

(07-26-2015, 03:35 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: I haven't kept up with this, but are they not allowed to be armed in the center? How backwards would it be if they can't be armed but some dork in crocs can open carry outside their recruitment center. They're professional soldiers.

I'm not sure about the resoning for them not being armed, but the Pentagon asked this wannabes to please stop.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-33662891

Quote:The Pentagon has urged US citizens not to carry out armed patrols outside military recruitment centres.


Civilians acting as unofficial guards have appeared outside some centres since five service personnel were shot dead last week in Tennessee.
Military personnel are generally barred from carrying firearms at recruitment centres and bases.

The Pentagon says it appreciates the support but armed civilians could pose an unintended security risk.

"While we greatly appreciate the outpouring of support for our recruiters from the American public, we ask that individuals not stand guard at recruiting offices as it could adversely impact our mission, and potentially create unintended security risks," said spokesman Peter Cook in a statement.

"We continue to partner with and rely on first responders for the safety of the communities where our service members live and work."

]US authorities say 24-year-old gunman Muhammed Youssef Abdulazeez acted alone when he attacked two military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing five US service members.

Abdulazeez was shot and killed by police during the attack. His motive was unclear.
Since then, armed civilians - some of them members of private militias - have turned up outside recruitment centres saying they are supporting those inside.
One group appeared in Cleburne, Texas, armed with assault rifles and calling themselves Operation Hero Guard.

In Lancaster, Ohio, armed civilians were ordered off the property after one accidentally discharged his rifle into the pavement.

US officials say there is no indication of further danger to recruitment centres and the government does not intend to change the way they are staffed.

From what I gather its pretty common for military personnel to be unarmed unless there is a perceived threat.
I've seen several links to this from 2011.
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/521056p.pdf
And then this article:
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/us-general-some-recruiting-station-soldiers-should-be-armed-1.359015

Quote:The ban is largely due to legal issues, such as the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which prohibits the federal government from using the military for domestic law enforcement. U.S. forces don't routinely carry guns when they are not in combat or on military bases. And Pentagon officials are sensitive to any appearance of armed troops within the United States.


The U.S. military has outlined security upgrades for recruiting stations, reserve centers and other facilities.
Military officials said security at recruiting and reserve centers will be reviewed, but Gen. Ray Odierno, the Army's current chief of staff, has said it's too early to say whether the facilities should have security guards or other increased protection. He said there are concerns about accidental discharges and other security issues related to carrying loaded weapons.

Which also contained this nugget:

Quote:Just outside Atlanta, a recruiter accidently shot himself in the leg with his personal .45-caliber pistol while discussing the Tennessee shootings with one of his recruits. Officials said he showed the sailor the unloaded gun, then reloaded it and inadvertently discharged it as he was putting it back in his holster.