LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT QUALIFICATION

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, regardless of state or local laws, with certain exceptions.

LEOSA is often incorrectly referred to as "H.R. 218". The act was introduced during the 108th Congress as H.R. 218 and enacted as Public Law 108-277. The law was later amended by the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010 (S. 1132, Public Law 111-272), and Section 1099C of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (H.R. 4310, Public Law 112-239). It is codified within the provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968 as 18 USC § 926B and USC § 926C.

Students will need the following:

• Valid LTC & Valid Retired LEO ID card issued from the Department or Agency retired from, pursuant to MA 501 CMR 6.00
• The handgun you wish to carry concealed as a retired LEO
• A holster for the handgun, magazine pouches/carrier (recommended), eye & ear protection, baseball cap, and body armor (recommended).
• At least 50 rounds of ammunition for your specific firearm. (We suggest 100 rounds just in case a re-shoot of course is needed)

Upon successful completion of range qualification, the retiree will be issued a Massachusetts LEOSA certificate.

Cost of course is $60