What happens to your weapons after discharge from military?
December 26th, 2009 by eranio
Hey everyone, I was just wondering what happens to an individuals’ weapon after their discharge. I’m sure there are servicemen on here who can shed some light on the question. I suspect they’re cleaned/refurbished and reissued, but I really don’t know. I’ve heard that the upper receiver and trigger assembly of an M16 can be changed for that of an AR15, but am not sure if the military allows this. If possible, does anyone know if different weapons are handled differently after the discharge of the user? Thanks a bunch
Posted in military weapons
December 26th, 2009 at 8:01 am
The weapons are issued to a service member, as needed, and returned when they are finished with them. A service member could have multiple weapons issued to them over the course oh their career. It’s not as though they get it when they join and keep it till they retired.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:01 am
The weapon is not yours. It is the property of the US Government. Obviously, they keep the weapon and do with it whatever they please.
Using personal weapons in war stopped a long, long time ago.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:01 am
If your weapon was a tank or an aircraft, you cannot take it with you.