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Out of state cop visiting

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#1 ·
I am in a class with an out of state cop (he's from Florida) who is here on non-official business. Can he carry with his badge, or does he need a permit?
 
#2 ·
http://www.leosaonline.com/

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) is a United States federal law, enacted in 2004, that allows two classes of persons - the "qualified law enforcement officer" and the "qualified retired or separated law enforcement officer" - to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States or United States Territories, regardless of state or local laws, with certain exceptions.

If a person meets the criteria, "notwithstanding any provisions of the law of any state or any political subdivision thereof" he or she may carry a concealed firearm in that state or political subdivision. An individual who qualifies under LEOSA does not require a state-issued permit to carry a concealed firearm.

The privilege specifically does not extend to machine guns, destructive devices, or silencers.
Notice there is no mention of "official duties". This actually extends to retired and former law enforcement, as well.
 
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