Safe Bases Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 454

119th Congress

Safe Bases Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles J. Fleischmann

Representative

Republican

TN-3

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for DOD to allow active duty service members to carry concealed firearms on military installations. DOD must establish a centralized permit authority. Eligibility requires active duty status and no federal prohibition on firearm possession. The legislation responds to calls for armed personnel on bases following mass shooting incidents at military facilities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill provides statutory authority for DOD to allow active duty service members to carry concealed firearms on military installations. DOD must establish a centralized permit authority. Eligibility requires active duty status and no federal prohibition on firearm possession. The legislation responds to calls for armed personnel on bases following mass shooting incidents at military facilities.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Safe Bases Act of 2025This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow a service member to carry a concealed firearm while on any military installation. DOD must establish a single authority within the department to issue permits for this purpose. To be eligible for a permit, the service member must be on active duty and must not be prohibited under federal law from purchasing, owning, or possessing a firearm.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes concealed carry for service members on military bases
DOD must establish centralized permit system
Requires active duty status
No federal firearms prohibition
Responds to base shooting incidents

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Military installations are generally gun-free zones except for official duties, which some argue leaves personnel vulnerable to active shooter situations. This bill allows qualified service members to carry personal firearms for self-defense. Critics raise concerns about accidents, training requirements, and the unique command environment on military bases. The centralized permit system provides oversight.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Firearms and explosives

Military facilities and property

Military personnel and dependents

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

454, 119th Congress (2025). "Safe Bases Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-454