4 Things you need to know about privately owned weapons Published Nov. 15, 2016 By Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Recently purchased a firearm? Do you plan on transporting or storing it at Minot Air Force Base? Here’s what you need to know about the rules and regulations of being a firearm owner while living on base. 1. Getting Started If you live on base, filling out an AF Form 1314 Firearms Registration and DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunitions form is required. All personal and weapon information must be typed, with the exception of your “wet” signature. 2. Where to store your weapons depends on where you live If you live in base housing, you are authorized to store YOUR unloaded firearms safely in your home. Ammunition should be stored separately. Airmen living in the dorms are NOT authorized to store weapons in their rooms, visiting quarters or temporarily lodging facility. Read the next step to find out where else an owner can store a weapon. 3. Keeping them safely stored The base armory can keep our weapon safe. When going to the 5th Security Forces Squadron armory, don’t forget to bring the cleared firearm(s), any separately stored ammunition and your military ID. The armorer will give you an AF Form 1297 temporary hand receipt. The hand receipt is necessary to access your firearm. 4. Driving them around To transport weapons on base, they must be stored in the rear-most compartment of the vehicle. Ammunition must be secured separately. It is the owner’s responsibility to follow the rules and regulations for owning a personal weapon. In addition, members must also comply with requirements outlined in AFI 31-101 and AFMAN 31-125 for Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act credentialed individuals. If regulations aren’t followed, consequences will depend on the severity of the infraction. For further information, contact the 5th SFS at (701) 723-6568. To fill out an AF Form 1314, click here.