Fort Hood gets new firearms policy

KILLEEN, Texas (KXAN) - A new command policy regarding registration requirements for privately-owned firearms was signed into effect. Many assume this new policy is in response to the mass shooting in early November that left 13 people dead and many wounded.

The policy, requires all service members and their families living, residing or temporarily staying on Ft. Hood to register any firearm kept on post. Service members living in barracks or in post, temporary housing must notify their immediate commander of the possession of the firearm and keep the weapon in their respective unit arms room.

Families and service members must also note any sale, purchase, trade, gift, exchange or any other action that changes the ownership or long-term possession of a firearm.

The new policy applies to everyone on Fort Hood.