Army to recruiters: Treat armed citizens as security threat

http://www.stripes.com/news/us/army-to-recruiters-treat-armed-citizens-as-security-threat-1.359134

WASHINGTON — The Army has warned its recruiters to treat the gun-toting civilians gathering at centers across the country in the wake of the Chattanooga, Tenn., shooting as a security threat.
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“If questioned by these alleged concerned citizens, be polite, professional and terminate the conversation immediately and report the incident to local law enforcement …,” the command advised.

Armed Civilian Guarding Military Recruiting Office Accidentally Discharges Rifle

Christopher A. Reed, a 28-year-old with no military experience, was standing outside the Armed Services Career Center holding an AR-15 rifle when he was approached by a person who asked to see his gun. Reed, who, according to the Columbus Dispatch, is a firearms “enthusiast,” tried to clear the ammunition from his weapon before showing it off, but in the process managed to fire a round into the pavement.

Reed was charged with a misdemeanor for discharging a firearm in city limits and, along with a small group of armed civilians, ordered to leave the premises. This wasn’t his first offense of this kind: In 2013, Reed paid a $50 fine for doing the same thing. His gun was confiscated by police after Thursday’s incident, pending his appearance in court.