LEOSA

[heeter3]

FOP reports the LEOSA reform bill passed the House now on the way to the Senate.

 

[mckenney99]

Any clues what the proposed changes are? Lots of areas to be clarified and made uniform. However I'm frequently disappointed when Congress tries to fix something.

 

[K Frame Keith]

Probably the finest pro law enforcement legislation in my lifetime. It has flaws but it is functional. Hopefully, any changes made serve to improve the law. I’ve qualified for LEOSA since 2011. In my experience, very successful.

 

[mckenney99]

I've qualified under LEOSA every year since I retired in 2006. I try to get a qualification in every 6 months because of the 12 month/1 year rule and scheduling for qualifications inside the 12 month/1 year requirement sometimes is an issue when using my retirement agency for the qualifications. (One of the things I would like to see is to make the qualifications once a calendar year for more flexibility in scheduling.)

 

[sigp220.45]

 

[biku324]

Still nothing on risk management. No thanks.

 

[Harv 24]

Not a fan, Rights for thee, but not for me. Every law abiding citizen should have the right to carry in all those places as well.

 

[14daMoney]

Delete the qualification completely, there's no requirement for the general public, so why LEO's...!

 

[cololab]

Still nothing on risk management. No thanks.

What would you like to see in this bill?

 

[Muss Muggins]

Delete the qualification completely, there's no requirement for the general public, so why LEO's...!

I'd like to get TriCare, but I can't . . .

 

[biku324]

An entity that would defend a retiree for lawsuits that arise if he/she took LE action in an emergency.

I now possess a state CCL and will never take action beyond defending my life or those of my immediate family from a an imminent, credible, deadly threat.

 

[cololab]

An entity that would defend a retiree for lawsuits that arise if he/she took LE action in an emergency.

I now possess a state CCL and will never take action beyond defending my life or those of my immediate family from a an imminent, credible, deadly threat.

Agreed. That would be marvelous to have some indemnification for any intervention beyond the parameters you have established for yourself. Like you, I have no intention of involving myself in anything other than the situations you have stated. As I've mentioned in previous posts, the LEOSA permit allows me to avoid the increasingly difficult carry permit process being inflicted on all law abiding citizens of Kolorado.

 

[14daMoney]

An entity that would defend a retiree for lawsuits that arise if he/she took LE action in an emergency.

I now possess a state CCL and will never take action beyond defending my life or those of my immediate family from a an imminent, credible, deadly threat.

and, be very wary of allowing yourself to succumb to the guise of the "Good Samaritan Act", this is more like no good deed goes unpunished . . . .

 

[Revelation]

Delete the qualification completely, there's no requirement for the general public, so why LEO's...!

You and me are having he same thought on this!

 

[Revelation]

An entity that would defend a retiree for lawsuits that arise if he/she took LE action in an emergency.

I now possess a state CCL and will never take action beyond defending my life or those of my immediate family from a an imminent, credible, deadly threat.

It's good to have a plan, and may you never even have to use this plan.

 

[Revelation]

Not a fan, Rights for thee, but not for me. Every law abiding citizen should have the right to carry in all those places as well.

I'm in it, but I'm not a true believer in the LEOSA - Con Game. Just another way to spread the division amongst law abiding Americans. In it's most simplistic breakdown, this is Good vs Evil.... plain and simple! Law abiding Americans who own, possess, or carry any type of defense weapon should be encouraged to do so, placing All Evil on Official Notice!

 

[Blackthorn]

This update also does away with magazine capacity nonsense. LEOSA carriers will be able to buy and possess any magazine regardless of state limits.

Regarding risk, LEOSA is designed to be a universal carry permit for those of us who fit the criteria of active/retired/former LEOs, not to allow anyone to use arrest powers everywhere. Except for active LE in your home jurisdiction/state you don't have any authority to get involved any situation beyond defending yourself or family.

Again with the exception of those of us still active in their home state/jurisdiction, any liability falls on you and always has. My recommendation is carry insurance, which is a good idea anyways.

 

[14daMoney]

It's good to have a plan, and may you never even have to use this plan.

the lectures I give for new handgun applicants deals primarily with what to expect if you're ever involved in a shooting, and things to think about and plan for in advance. Primarily, if you have to shoot, learn to hit your intended target with the first shot. You may not get a second, and you dang sure don't want to hit an innocent person. Fear, panic, adrenalin rush, anxiety, surroundings, location, situation, etc., etc., etc. The good folks have no real concept of what they are in store for..... ahhhh the funny and merry making of winding up in federal and/or civil courts for months or years.....

 

[14daMoney]

This update also does away with magazine capacity nonsense. LEOSA carriers will be able to buy and possess any magazine regardless of state limits.

Regarding risk, LEOSA is designed to be a universal carry permit for those of us who fit the criteria of active/retired/former LEOs, not to allow anyone to use arrest powers everywhere. Except for active LE in your home jurisdiction/state you don't have any authority to get involved any situation beyond defending yourself or family.

Again with the exception of those of us still active in their home state/jurisdiction, any liability falls on you and always has. My recommendation is carry insurance, which is a good idea anyways.

I rarely carry anymore, I've always tried to give reasonable forethought to where I was going and if the need outweighed the situation. More times than not I always felt that by the time I realized the need or option to use I'd already be painted into the wrong corner. But, on long trips or out of my usual comfort zone my S&W 59 will be by my side.....

 

[UFGator]

Qualification required once a year according to federal statute.