400-06 Carrying Concealed Firearms

Question 1

Under what act are LEO and retired LEOs able to carry a concealed weapon?

Answer 1

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act LEOSA 2004

Question 2

May officers certified in their own state of employment carry a concealed weapon in other states?

Answer 2

No, not unless specifically granted in that state’s laws

Question 3

What does a firearm NOT include in relation to 400-06 concealed weapons?

Answer 3

Machine gun, silencer, “destructive device”, antique firearm.

Question 4

What are the stipulations of an qualified active officer according to LEOSA?

Answer 4

Power of arrest, employing agency authorized firearm, not subject to discipline that would remove firearm, meets standard to carry firearm, not under influence of alcohol, federal law does not stop from owning firearm

Question 5

What are the stipulations for a qualified retired officer according to LEOSA?

Answer 5

Separated in good service, before separation had powers of arrest, LEO for 10+ years, last 12 months were active with training goals, not found by medical expert to be unqualified, not under alcohol influence, federal law doesn’t prohibit owning gun

Question 6

What language must be an police ID to allow its bearer, an active police officer to carry a firearm?

Answer 6

The holder qualifies for the right to carry a firearm under federal law 18 U.S.C.A 926B

Question 7

What language must be an police ID to allow its bearer, an retired police officer to carry a firearm?

Answer 7

The holder qualifies for the right to carry a firearm under federal law 18 U.S.C.A 926C

Question 8

How long do officers about to retire have to request an ID to carry a concealed firearm and from who?

Answer 8

2 weeks before retiring and ESD