Purpose
The purpose of this counseling is to ensure that you are aware of the regulations as they pertain to the possession, documentation, location and disposition of any Privately Owned Weapons. A Privately Owned Weapon is defined as any of the following legally acquired or purchased items: knives with blades measuring more than four inches, registered pellet guns, BB guns, archery equipment, firearms and ammunition. For more definitions, regulations and guidance refer to Fort Gordon Regulation 210-13, Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Dangerous Weapons, Oct 2020.
Key Points
Possessing personally owned firearms (POWs) on post is a privilege, not a right. This counseling will make you aware of the rules and policies that you must follow in order to transport and store your POWs on post.
Transportation of POW:
o Open carry is prohibited except during authorized shooting or hunting
o Concealed carry is prohibited regardless of valid state or county permits
o Only registered firearms may be transported
o Persons PCSing may transport weapon(s) to on post housing but cannot remove the weapon until it is registered
o Firearms must be unloaded and transported in a gun case
o Firearms must be separate from ammunition
o Firearms cannot be in plain view from outside of the vehicle
o Firearms must be stored in the trunk (or in a separate lockable container) if there is no trunk
Storage of POW:
o All weapons and ammunition must be stored in a manner that prevents access by a child
o Weapons may be stored in family housing on post or MWR lodging
o Firearms must be secured in a locked container or with a trigger lock
o Ammunition must be stored separate from the weapon in a locked container
o Weapons may not be stored in barracks or bachelor officer quarters
o Barracks occupants must store weapons and ammunition in their unit's arms room
Penalties:
o Military personnel may be apprehended, processed, and titled under Article 92, UCMJ and released to their Commander or First Sergeant
o Family members who live on post may be apprehended, processed, and titled for violations and released to their sponsor
o Civilians and family members who live off post may be apprehended, processed, and titled for violations and escorted off the installation
o Civilians in violation are subject to exclusion from the installation
I affirm or attest that I have been briefed on the requirements for reporting the possession of a Privately Owned Weapon while assigned/attached to this unit. At this time I want to confirm that:
_____ I AM NOT in possession of a Privately Owned Weapon as defined by Fort Gordon Regulation 210-13, Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Dangerous Weapons, Oct 2020, at this time nor do I intend to purchase or otherwise acquire a Privately Owned Weapon during my stay here. Should I acquire a Privately Owned Weapon while at Ft Gordon I will inform my Chain of Command immediately.
_____ I AM in possession of a Privately Owned Weapon as defined by Fort Gordon Regulation 210-13, Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Dangerous Weapons, Oct 2020. I will comply with the regulations and polices stipulated above and complete all required paperwork for the Provost Marshal's office.
Signature: __________________ Date: ________________
