Gov. Abbott Orders National Guard to Carry Guns On Base

It is with a heavy heart that I issue this order." Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced he will authorize the Adjutant General John Nichols of the Texas National Guard to arm National Guard personnel at military facilities across Texas. After the recent shooting in Chattanooga it has become clear that our military personnel must have the ability to defend themselves against these type of attacks on our own soil" Abbott said.   This order comes following the recent shooting on two military facilities in Chattanooga Tennessee that resulted in the deaths of four United States Marines and one Navy Sailor.

It is with a heavy heart that I issue this order" said Abbott of his move to instruct Adjutant General John Nichols of the Texas National Guard. Arming the National Guard at these bases will not only serve as a deterrent to anyone wishing to do harm to our service men and women but will enable them to protect those living and working on the base."