LEOSA carry guidance, case notes, and officer briefings
Daily articles covering 18 U.S.C. § 926B qualifications, facility-specific carry rules, state preemption, court rulings, and on-the-job scenarios for active duty law enforcement officers.
- 5 min read
LEOSA on Public Transit: What Active-Duty Officers Need to Know About Carrying on Buses, Trains, and Subways
Public transit systems present a patchwork of federal, state, and agency rules that can trip up even experienced officers carrying under 18 U.S.C. § 926B. Here's what you need to know before you board.
leosa public transit18 usc 926b transit carryactive duty officer concealed carry transitleosa buses trains subways - 6 min read
LEOSA on School Grounds: What Active-Duty Officers Need to Know About the Gun-Free School Zones Act
LEOSA's federal preemption doesn't automatically override the Gun-Free School Zones Act. Here's what active-duty officers must understand before carrying on or near school property.
leosa school groundsgun-free school zones act leosa18 usc 926b school carryactive duty officer school carry - 6 min read
LEOSA Documentation: What Active-Duty Officers Should Carry to Prove Qualification
Carrying under LEOSA without the right documentation can turn a lawful carry into a legal nightmare. Here's exactly what active-duty officers should have on them.
leosa documentation18 usc 926bqualified law enforcement officerleosa credentials - 6 min read
Understanding 18 U.S.C. § 926B: Who Actually Qualifies to Carry Under LEOSA
A plain-language walkthrough of the qualification requirements under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, including the four conditions every active-duty officer should be able to recite before carrying off duty.
leosa18 usc 926bqualified law enforcement officerconcealed carry - 7 min read
LEOSA and Courthouses: What Active-Duty Officers Should Know Before Walking In
Courthouses are one of the most consistent off-limits categories for LEOSA carry. Here is a practical walkthrough of why, what the exceptions tend to look like, and how to handle screening when you have to appear.
leosacourthouse carryfederal court facilityscreening