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Originally Posted by funkychinaman
I know back in the day officers were expected to purchase their own sidearms. Patton was famous for his ivory-gripped pistols, and even Eugene Sledge (from The Pacific) had his personal Colt New Service. I wonder when that rule came into effect and how serious enforcement is in the field.
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In the past couple of years we've hired some vets who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan and both. The prohibition on personal firearms is very strict and it is enforced - at least in the United States Army. Times have changed since WWII. Hell they've changed since Vietnam.