CHILINVLN
Regular Member
Can a sworn officer in the Commonwealth of VA carry in DC or MD? I've done some research on this and can't quite find a conclusive answer.
I believe as retired military (US Navy) and having performed the duties as Master-at-Arms, Shore Patrol and Petty Officer and Officer of the Watch at the Quarterdeck of a naval Vessel I meet the following:
In order to be covered as a "qualified law enforcement officer," a person must meet each and every one of the following criteria: He or she must be (1) "an employee of a governmental agency"; (2) "authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law"; (3) have "statutory powers of arrest"; (4) "authorized by the agency to carry a firearm"; (5) "not the subject of any disciplinary action by the agency"; (6) "meets standards, if any, established by the agency which require the employee to regularly qualify in the use of a firearm"; and (7) "not prohibited by Federal law from receiving a firearm." In addition, the privilege conferred by the law applies only when the individual "is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance.
One through five apply although they were not my sole duty for 20 years of service. Should I apply? :banghead:
If everything applies to you... You would also need to have a photo ID issues by the LEO agency you say you represent showing retirement as LEO. Plus you have to regularly qualify with a firearm, but I believe this annual requirement can be signed off by any instructor that is able to certify LEO's in firearms. I am sure someone will chime in on it.
Basically a universal concealed carry permit with added areas.
I am glad because I wouldn't like driving/walking around D.C. unarmed.
LEOSA lets full time sworn police officers (also a few other individuals as well and a list of requirements) carry anywhere in the U.S. where police in that jurisdiction would normally be allowed to carry (so schools/courts/etc.). I am glad because I wouldn't like driving/walking around D.C. unarmed.
I'm not sure the rules about military police. It might be something to look into. I know the requirement for LEOSA also includes qualifying with your weapon regularly.
Basically a universal concealed carry permit with added areas.
LEOSA lets full time sworn police officers (also a few other individuals as well and a list of requirements) carry anywhere in the U.S. where police in that jurisdiction would normally be allowed to carry (so schools/courts/etc.). I am glad because I wouldn't like driving/walking around D.C. unarmed.
I'm not sure the rules about military police. It might be something to look into. I know the requirement for LEOSA also includes qualifying with your weapon regularly.
Basically a universal concealed carry permit with added areas.
Be careful NovaCop, LEOSA is not a permit. It is only an affirmative defense to the felony charge.
Let Novacop do as he wishes Thundar.
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I will match your order:lol:Let Novacop do as he wishes Thundar.
I'll spring for a 5 year supply of Soap on a Rope.:lol:
Let Novacop do as he wishes Thundar.
I'll spring for a 5 year supply of Soap on a Rope.:lol: