NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Army and National Guard members will now be allowed to carry guns at State Armories and facilities.
According to WVLT the decision was announced Thursday by the Tennessee’s Adjutant General Major General Max Haston.
The only stipulation is the person must have a valid Tennessee state handgun carry permit.
Haston’s decision follows a similar decision made by Governor Bill Haslam after the deadly shooting in Chattanooga in which several Marines were killed.
The Governor even ordered officials to identify and arm any members of the National Guard where needed to protect themselves.
“We have been very deliberate in making the decision to arm our Tennessee National Guard,” said Haston. “This is not a step that we take lightly, but it is apparent that military personnel have been targeted, and the protection of our Soldiers and Airmen is of utmost importance. Physical security and risk assessment is something that we continually do as part of our day to day obligations.”
