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The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), often referred to as HR 218, allows qualified Law Enforcement officers (LEOs) and qualified retired LEOs (RLEOs) to concealed carry in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of state or local laws, with some exceptions.
A “qualified active law enforcement officer” is defined as an employee of a government agency who: • is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution or the incarceration of any person for any violation of law;
The following is a summary of requirements for HR-218 to provide a retiree with protection against prosecution: Required firearms qualification course within the past 12 months (18 USC. 926C(c)(4)) Not under the influence of alcohol or other substance (18 USC §926C(c)(6))
HR 218/Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act. LEOSA, as Amended by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (Jan 2, 2013) § 926B. Carrying of concealed firearms by qualified law enforcement officers.
16 wrz 2019 · HR-218 allows for LASD retirees living in other states to be certified by that state if the state offers such a test. Retirees living out of state should contact their local law enforcement agency to determine if such a test is available.
5 sie 2021 · LEOSA defines “qualified retired law enforcement officer” as “an individual who . . . separated from service in good standing from service with a public agency as a law enforcement officer” and who meets all additional LEOSA criteria.
This new Federal law exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and State prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms while off-duty across state lines.
