After an inquiry by U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., the Pentagon is reversing a decision to limit the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad's access to the ceremonial rifles they use for military burials. And to ensure other veterans don't face similar red tape, Kline also is introducing legislation that will enable the Army to loan or donate excess rifles to eligible organizations – including local chapters of the American Legion and VFW. The move comes after members of the Rifle Squad complained to Kline, a retired Marine Colonel, that the Army wanted to recoup a number of their vintage ceremonial rifles, forcing many of the group's aging members to adjust to more modern, unfamiliar weapons. Kline sent a letter to Secretary of the Army John McHugh in December on the squad's behalf. Kline asked the Army to reverse its decision and allow the Fort Snelling squad to keep its rifles. Kline's bill is being co-sponsored by Minnesota Republicans Erik Paulsen and Chip Cravaack, as well as Democrats Collin Peterson and Tim Walz.