My buddy's wedding last month, he's airforce. All together 2 airforce and 1 army enlisted. Here's the conversation Me: What sidearm do you guys carry? All: Beretta, I think all DOD armed forces carry the Beretta Jim: I'm trained in rifle but I don't carry it. Me: Wait, you guys don't carry on base? All: HELL NO Me: Why not? Jim: We're not allowed, only MPs and essential security folks can carry firearms... it's a safe place really no need. I'm still shocked about this... you're trusted to die for your country, to shoot in combat situations... but you can't be trusted to walk around with a firearm at your side... Get real folks.