House narrowly backs allowing troops, Pentagon workers to carry personal guns on military bases

The House voted 215-214 Tuesday night to make approval the default when qualified service members and Pentagon civilian employees ask commanders for permission to carry personal firearms on military installations. Three Democrats joined most Republicans to approve the measure, while three Republicans and independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California opposed it. The amendment from Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., would not automatically authorize personnel to carry firearms on military property . It would