This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to establish a rebuttable presumption allowing members of the Armed Forces to carry their personal firearms on military installations. This presumption applies specifically when a member is on the installation but not performing official duty . Should authorization be denied, the decision must be provided in writing . The written denial must also include an objective, clearly describable, and individualized basis for the refusal, ensuring transparency and accountability in the authorization process.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces Carry Rights Protection Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-8680| House
| Updated: 5/7/2026
This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to establish a rebuttable presumption allowing members of the Armed Forces to carry their personal firearms on military installations. This presumption applies specifically when a member is on the installation but not performing official duty . Should authorization be denied, the decision must be provided in writing . The written denial must also include an objective, clearly describable, and individualized basis for the refusal, ensuring transparency and accountability in the authorization process.