Gun Hero of the Day: 7th Bomb Wing Commander Col. David Benson

By Robert Farago

The following changes to Dyess Air Force Base’s personal firearms policy doen’t enable concealed carry on base, but it’s a giant step in the right direction that protects airmen and women as they travel to and from base. Press release:

by Airman 1st Class Katherine Miller
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

12/3/2015 – DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Changes to the Dyess Force Protection Plan, signed and approved by Col. David Benson, 7th Bomb Wing commander, now permits authorized personnel that possess a current and valid Texas Concealed Handgun License or a reciprocating state concealed carry license to transport and secure privately-owned handguns in privately-owned vehicles within legal boundaries of Dyess Air Force Base . . .

“While this policy change does not allow concealed carry on base, it does allow those who carry concealed weapons to transport them onto and off the base in their vehicles,” said Col. David Benson, 7th Bomb Wing commander [above]. “This provides a safe and secure way to bring their weapons on base.”

Individuals wishing to transport a handgun must also have a valid Department of Defense identification card or Common Access Card and also hold one of the following statues: active duty personnel, retired …Read the Rest

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