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10 U.S.C. 1585: Carrying of firearmsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 81-CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
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§1585. Carrying of firearms

Under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, civilian officers and employees of the Department of Defense may carry firearms or other appropriate weapons while assigned investigative duties or such other duties as the Secretary may prescribe.

(Added Pub. L. 85–577, § 1(1) , July 31, 1958 , 72 Stat. 455 .)