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Originally Posted by Rick R
We issue a card stating the date and weapon you qualified with on our "Off Duty" gun course (which is the same course we run for low light, just no flashlight). I believe being a retired officer qualifies as "off duty" . 
I've qualified a few retired officers from other agencies, in fact I had the legalities of our program researched by the department attorney, who was among the first of the "other agency" officers that shot thru the course. 
I believe our State Police Academy will also requalify officers if there's a problem getting back with their old agency.
I wondered about New Jersey law in regards to hollow point ammo. How do they handle current officers carrying jhp ammo? Our agency policy requires us to carry hollow points both on and off duty... |
Rick, I sense some confusion. If you are currently an active duty LEO you are covered for CCW in all states. You do NOT need a separate card or "special" firearms qualifications. You only need your photo identification issued by your organization. LEOSA essentially presumes one meets organizational firearms standards.
Reitired LEO's must qualify, at least, every 12 months with a recognized course of fire used by active duty personnel. They
MUST carry a card certifying they are certified by the issuing organization/state
AND a photo identification from the organization from which they retired. (That can be one card but in my experience that is rare.) Off duty firearms courses are recognized and accepted.
You cannot carry hollow point ammo in New Jersey regardless of what your agency policy stipulates. And, of course, agency policy doesn't apply to retired personnel.
Hope this is useful.
Be safe.