DES Weapons Policy Information in accordance with Carlisle Barracks Regulation 190-6 (Regulation & Weapons Registration Form attached)

1. PROHIBITED ITEMS. It is prohibited to possess, carry, conceal, transport, store, transfer, or sell any of the following weapons or devices on, through, or within the confines of the installation unless specifically allowed elsewhere in this regulation:
   1. Sawed-off/shortened barrel shotguns and rifles.
   2. Machine guns and automatic weapons (unless properly permitted under Federal law). Semi-automatic weapons registered with the DES are authorized.
   3. Silencers (unless properly permitted under Federal law).
   4. Dangerous instruments such as black jacks, nunchaku or brass knuckles, or any similar weapon designed or redesigned as an offensive or defensive weapon.
   5. Explosives (includes fireworks), incendiary bombs, gas (includes pepper type spray), and pyrotechnic devices.
   6. Knives with automatic blade openers. The blade of which is exposed in an automatic way by switch, push-button, spring mechanism or otherwise (e.g., switch blades, gravity knives, stilettos). Personal folding blade (non-automatic opening) knives are authorized. Government issued folding blade knives (non-automatic opening and automatic opening) are authorized.
   7. Any object which carries an electrical current of sufficient wattage to deliver a shock to a person, such as cattle prods, "Taser," or "public defenders." DA Police Officers are authorized to carry Tasers on duty. h. Dangerous Weapon. A weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury. This does not include a pocketknife with a blade of less than 3 inches in length as per Army Regulation 190-11, paragraph 4-5a(2).
   8. Air Soft/Paintball Weapons. Air soft/paintball weapons may be stored in quarters, but will not be loaded, fired, or carried on CBks property.
2. CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS. A person commits the offense of carrying a concealed weapon when they knowingly have on or carry about their person, unless in an open manner and fully exposed to view, any bludgeon, firearm, or knife designed for the purpose of offense and defense, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character outside of their home. Concealed weapons may not be brought on post without prior approval.
3. POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN THE WORKPLACE. Firearms are strictly prohibited in all Federal workplaces, concessions, and retail areas unless approved by the Senior Commander or listed in Carlisle Barracks Regulation 190-6.
4. SOLDIERS LIVING IN BARRACKS. Privately-owned weapons and ammunition belonging to Soldiers living in unit barracks are secured in the CBks DES Arms Room in Bldg. 454. Register the weapons using Carlisle Barracks Form 153-R-E. Upon arrival to Carlisle Barracks, bring the weapons and completed form to the Police Department so the weapons can be stored in the Carlisle Barracks DES Arms Room.
5. ON-POST GUEST LODGING. Soldiers in a PCS or TDY status who are staying in guest lodging accommodations, regardless of length of stay, and have privately-owned weapons in their possession must:
1. Report to the Police Desk located at Bldg 400, Forbes Avenue, to complete the registration process.
2. Store privately owned weapons and ammunition separately at all times.
3. Store privately-owned weapons and ammunition securely in their privately owned vehicle.
6. ON-POST FAMILY QUARTERS. Storage of privately-owned weapons and ammunition at on-post quarters is authorized provided the weapons are properly secured and registered at the Carlie Barracks Police Station within 72 hours of arrival.

REGISTRATION OF PRIVATELY OWNED WEAPONS: Complete Carlisle Barracks Form 153- R-E and return it to the Carlisle Barracks Police Department.

Privately-Owned Weapon Registration

Registration and Control of Firearms and Weapons