I've had state licenses since I retired. First Texas and for the past 18 years, Indiana. I recently went through LEOSA qualification for the first time. The instructor said that the sheriff thought it was a good idea and considered anyone who passed, "Free backup for his officers!" We shot both semi-autos and revolvers and were required to pass the course with each one. We had to supply the serial numbers of the handguns, but were told we weren't restricted to them for carry. One thing I wonder about and I've heard through the rumor mill, is the average police officer is unaware of the LEOSA card and what it means.