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.
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LEOSA at Bars, Casinos, and Venues That Serve Alcohol: What Active-Duty Officers Need to Know
LEOSA preempts state permit laws, but state rules on carrying in alcohol-serving establishments can still apply. Here is what active-duty officers need to understand before carrying in bars, casinos, and similar venues.
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LEOSA at Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities: What Active-Duty Officers Need to Know About Carrying in Medical Settings
Hospitals and healthcare campuses present a layered mix of federal, state, and private-property rules that can trip up even experienced officers carrying under LEOSA.
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LEOSA at Airports and TSA Checkpoints: What Active-Duty Officers Need to Know About Carrying in Aviation Facilities
Airports sit at the intersection of federal, state, and local authority — making them one of the trickiest environments for LEOSA carry. Here's what active-duty officers need to understand before entering aviation facilities.
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LEOSA on Tribal Lands and Federal Parks: What Active-Duty Officers Need to Know About Carrying in Complex Jurisdictions
Federal parks and tribal lands operate under layered jurisdictional rules that can complicate LEOSA carry for active-duty officers. Here's what you need to understand before you go.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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