Explicitely? Why the fuck would he do that. Rhetorical q of course. It simply makes no sense, except signaling to voters.

Hegseth said he is signing a memo that will direct base commanders to allow requests for troops to carry privately owned firearms “with the presumption that it is necessary for personal protection.”

He said any denial of a service member’s request must be explained in detail and in writing.

Cheesus. Administrators on all US army bases are groaning and facepalming.