This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish a new authority within one year of its enactment, tasked with issuing permits to certain members of the Armed Forces. These permits would authorize eligible individuals to carry a concealed firearm while on any military installation. A "covered member" is specifically defined as an individual who is currently on active duty and is not legally prohibited from purchasing, owning, or possessing a firearm under section 922 of title 18, United States Code. The legislation aims to allow qualified service members to carry personal protection on military grounds.