utimmer
thanks...the law passed around sametime as patriot act....my confusion.
that said....all my buddies that are LEO's give no thought to carrying wherever they go...should they desire it. I suspect they are accurate and same applies to me. Just was wondering what was the specific law and were there any acceptions such as NYC or DC for example.
Dave
the laws of any State that (1) permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property; or (2) prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park." This does not mean that LEOSA-qualified persons are prohibited from carrying concealed firearms in such areas, but only that they must obey whatever state laws apply on those two points. They are free to disregard all other state and local laws that govern the carrying of concealed firearms.
I was in law enforcement....20 years ago....just started up again recently. I am sure dept has info somewhere just didn't want to be a nudge first few weeks in asking unusual questions etc.
thanks for the info.....
Dave
Only bummer is that it says you can't carry a machine gun.:angry:
In reading the requirements in the law for who is considered "Qualified law enforcenent";
I, 1- have statutory powers of arrest.
2- am authorized to carry a firearm
BUT, I need to know if anybody has any idea where i can find out what definition of an "employee" they used in this law for the "employee of a govt agency" part of the law. Thats the part ive never been able to figure out.
Can't you determine your 'employment' status by asking your deputy chief or chief? I would think your CO would know as well.
If you're paid by the municipality for which you're a reserve you're employed (i.e. an employee) of that muni/agency. Are you paid, either in concept or actuality? I'm a reserve, employed by my agency (but earn a pittance), and am covered under LEOSA.
I work for a county agency and we as reserves are also required to put in a certain number of hours per month in the jail. I DO get paid when I work in the jail and still have arrest powers and I am authorized to carry a firearm while doing prisoner transports to court or to the hospital. I filled out an I.R.S. W-4 form when i got sworn in. And the reserve unit gets paid per Deputy at certain events like football games and such. I just dont get paid when I patrol.
I have carried my gun several times while out of state and was always 99.9% certain that i was covered.
Have you ever had any contact with L.E. while carrying our of state? If so, how did that go?
All MA LEO's are REQUIRED to have the same Class A LTC that common folk like me have. They must also keep that LTC in good standing. If there any MA LEO's out there who know differently, please inform. Thanks for your service!
Yes, we as Mass LEO's must posses a valid LTC class A. This is correct.
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