Privately Owned Weapons

All firearms brought onto the installation will be registered within 24 hours with the DES, Visitor Control Center (VCC) IAW AR 190-11 and CG Policy Letter #14 (Note: Firearms will not be transported inside the registration building)

 

Soldiers are required to have their unit commander complete and sign the unit commander's portion of this form. Officers in pay grade O-3 and above, Warrant Officers CW3 and above, enlisted personnel in pay grade E-8 and above, retired military personnel, and civilian personnel do not require commander's approval and may self approve this form by signing block 13, of page one. Authorized dependents will require sponsor's signature and commander's approval.

 

Registration may be completed:

Manually - Complete form and hand carry to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) located at: Fort Stewart BLDG 101, (571) 801-0273 or HAAF BLDG 1400, (571) 801-6993, Mon-Sun during the hours of 0600-1800.

Automated - digitally sign and send an encrypted e-mail with the completed form to:usarmy.stewart.usag.list.des-weapons-registration@army.mil. Once completed, owner will receive registration via return e-mail.

 

Registration is not complete until the information is entered into the Army Law Enforcement Reporting & Tracking System (ALERTS).

Privately owned firearms will be transported in vehicles only while traveling in a direct route to and from hunting areas, dog training areas, target ranges, or other location authorized by the installation senior commander. No stops are authorized.

 

The carrying of a loaded firearm in a vehicle is prohibited at all times on a Federal installation.

 

Privately owned firearms carried in a vehicle will be secured in the trunk. For vehicles without a trunk, firearms will be encased in a container other than the glove compartment and carried in such a manner that they will not be readily available to the driver or passengers. Commercially available trigger locks and other security devices are strongly recommended to deter and prevent loss and theft

If requested by installation law enforcement personnel, individuals will present their registration documentation when the firearm is out of an approved storage location and being transported on the installation.

 

Weapons Registration Form (FS form 2027-1 AUG 2025)