Hegseth announces military can apply to carry guns on post War Department personnel will now be allowed to carry personal weapons on military instillations. (Credit: @SecWar via X) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! 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