The problem is that the federal government doesn't administer it as a program despite the law being federal.

Federal agencies don't qualify their retirees which is why those qualifying via local agencies must meet the standards for officers in their state of residence.

So, in my own particular case, I must meet the standards that the state DOJ sets for law enforcement in NC which requires both a day and simulated night qualification with the specific make / model of the firearm listed on the card issued by the DOJ.

Based upon the replies in this thread there is a great variance from one state to the next in both the qualification course as well as the firearms covered upon annual completion.

It's a pain but I personally don't foresee the federal government coming to the rescue and clarifying the issue anytime soon.

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