[critter]

Are the service personnel who are now deployed to the 'sandbox' allowed to take/keep/use ANY personal weapons? In particular, are they allowed to carry personal handguns? How about edged weapons?

[cookhj]

unless you're a SNCO, officer, or SPECOPS, it is almost impossible to take you're own firearm overseas. most servicemen have their own edged weapons on their LBV's, so i'm assuming that they're authorized. i know that i'll be taking mine if i get deployed.

[critter]

God bless all of you who are/will be deployed! I just wish you could take your own backup weapons if you wish cause I believe the feel of a well-known close friend would sure make you feel better!

Keep your heads down and finish that mess over there quickly and come back to your loved ones soon!

AND THANKS!!!!

[David Park]

Several guys on the Himilayan Imports forum over at BladeForums have been donating blades to military guys shipping out. Based on reports from Afghanistan, the sight of a khukuri hanging from one's belt provoked many comments, such as "where can I get one of those." :D

The enemy was not a big fan of the khuks, however:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=197877