Bill · H.R. 454· House(119-HR-454)
Safe Bases Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Safe Bases Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Defense to create a system for issuing permits to carry concealed firearms. These permits would allow certain members of the Armed Forces to carry concealed weapons while on any military installation. The Secretary must establish a single element within the Department of Defense to handle these requests within one year of the act's enactment. To qualify as a "covered member," an individual must be on active duty and not prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would gun owners be better off under this?+6
The bill creates a formal mechanism for active duty service members to exercise their right to carry concealed firearms on military bases.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+5
The bill expands the ability of active duty service members to carry concealed firearms on military installations via a new permitting system.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
By fostering a culture of firearm access on bases, it may provide a more consistent environment for service members transitioning toward veteran status.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Authorization for concealed carry: The bill allows certain active duty members to carry concealed firearms while on military installations through a permit issued by a single Department of Defense element (Section 2(a)).
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Clear eligibility criteria: By defining a "covered member" as someone not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under section 922 of title 18, the bill ensures that those with legal restrictions are excluded (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+6Good For Veterans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House