Does the Army Let You Keep Your Issued Guns After Service?
Learn whether the Army allows veterans to keep issued firearms and the rules for personal gun ownership post-service.
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No, the Army does not let you keep your issued firearms after you leave the service. All military equipment, including firearms, must be returned. Personal firearms owned before service or acquired during service are subject to regulations and must be registered through the proper military channels but are not issued by the Army. Following service, any personal firearms not subject to military regulation can be kept, in compliance with civilian laws and regulations.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I keep the firearms issued to me by the Army after leaving the service? No, the Army requires all issued firearms and equipment to be returned upon separation from service.
- Are personal firearms allowed during or after military service? Personal firearms are allowed but must be registered through military channels during service; after service, they can be kept following civilian laws.
- What happens to military firearms when a soldier is discharged? All military-issued firearms must be returned to the Army; veterans cannot keep issued weapons after discharge.