Safe Bases Act of 2025

# Safe Bases Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would allow active-duty military service members to carry concealed firearms on military bases. Currently, federal law generally prohibits this. If passed, the Department of Defense would be required to create a system to issue permits to eligible service members who want to carry guns while on base. **Who it affects:** The bill would directly impact active-duty military personnel stationed at U.S.

military installations. It could also affect military base security policies and procedures, as bases would need to implement new permit systems and rules around armed service members. **Key provisions:** To carry a concealed firearm on base, a service member would need to obtain a permit from DOD. The only eligibility requirement stated is that the person must be on active duty and legally allowed to own firearms under federal law (meaning they cannot have felony convictions or other disqualifying factors). **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the House in January 2025 and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.