Robins has ‘no tolerance’ weapons policy Published May 7, 2010 By 78th ABW/PA ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- If you are considering packing some heat while on base, you should consider packing your lunch instead, because guns are, in most instances, forbidden at Robins. "The installation commander is responsible for protection of personnel, property and resources under his control," said Master Sgt. Earl George, 78th Security Forces superintendent. "One aspect of protecting personnel, property, and resources is to prohibit individuals possessing firearms and other weapons from entering the base." It's a policy people are reminded of by signs at four base entrances, and one that security forces is serious about enforcing. George said if you bring a gun on base, and you are not authorized to do so, you will be subject to administrative discipline or even criminal prosecution, with a chance of stiff fines and imprisonment. There are a few exceptions to the policy. Individuals who want to go hunting on base or to the skeet range should announce to the gate guards they have a weapon. The weapons must be transported unloaded, with the ammunition carried separate from the weapon. The individual must also go directly to the hunting area or skeet range, and must drive directly off the installation when finished. The other exception is for certain personnel who are authorized to bear firearms in the performance of their official duties, like civilian or federal law enforcement officials, security forces, command post controllers, aircrew personnel and small arms training instructors. These personnel must be acting in their official capacity to carry weapons. If a military member owns a firearm and lives in a dorm on base, he or she must store the weapon at the armory. Individuals staying at family camping areas and personnel on TDY orders must also store privately-owned weapons at the armory. All individuals storing a firearm at the armory must have an AF Form 1314 from his or her commander indicating the owner is authorized to store the firearm in the armory. Individuals living in military family housing may keep a firearm, but must declare it to the gate guard upon entry to Robins and it must be registered with 78th SFS within five days of occupying government housing. The owner must also have an AF Form 1314 signed by his or her commander. Individuals who have privately-owned weapons are reminded to be responsible and know where the weapon is at all times. They are liable for the weapons' proper storage and use. "We will strictly enforce firearm regulations at Robins. It is a matter of installation safety and security,"said George.