Warner Urges Gov. Wolf to Provide for the Safety of PA’s National Guard
HARRISBURG – Following the tragic deaths of five military personnel at two military installations in Tennessee, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) signed a letter urging Gov. Tom Wolf to issue an executive order to allow Pennsylvania National Guard recruiters and personnel to carry firearms in the performance of their duties.
The letter, authored by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, also requests that Adj. Gen. Jim Joseph authorize the Pennsylvania National Guard recruiters to carry firearms, by making such firearms eligible under “uniform of the day” practices and policies.
“Now is the time to take action and make a change to protect those who so bravely protect and serve this great nation,” Warner said. “A tragedy like this should have never taken place on American soil. We cannot sit back and do nothing.”
The letter has garnered bi-partisan support, and has been signed by more than 100 members of the House of Representatives. Warner is also working to address the federal aspects of this important issue by cosponsoring a House resolution sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
Currently, six state governors have authorized similar practices since the tragic deaths, and more governors are expected to issue similar executive orders.
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Representative Ryan Warner
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