***UPDATE***June 2011***H.R 218 LEOSA... How's that working out for fellow retirees?

[MaximumLawman]

Is that "as far as you know" or do you know?

You're right, of course, I shouldn't have posted anything unless I had a definitive and concise answer to the OP. In fact, this thread should be only two posts long, the OP and yours telling him to read the law and the congressional record.

 

[nvycop]

Qualification Ranges

I retired from a local agency in Louisiana and moved to Texas in 1998. Last year I researched concealed carry and found LEOSA, Public Law 108-277. It is codified as 18 U.S. Code 926B (qualified law enforcement officers) and 926C (qualified retired law enforcement officers).

Texas is very accommodating. They have a process with forms in place to show proper weapons qualification. If the retiree desires upon successful weapons qualification, he can complete an official Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education form and mail it in with a $25 fee. A qualification card with photo is issued and good for one year from date of qualification. Renewal is the same cost and process.

However, it is not necessary to get the card. A signed notarized affidavit that is part of the form mentioned above will suffice since 18 U.S. Code 926B and 18 U.S. Code 926C does not specify such a ID card as a necessity, just proof of weapons qualification.

This is for all retired local, state, and federal officers.

The Word docment form can be found under "Retired Federal Firearms Identification Card" in this URL, TCLEOSE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education . Although it states Retired "Federal Firearms..." it is for "Retired Federal or Out-of-State Officer Firearms Certificate"

I am a recently retired Navy MA in East Texas. I've been searching the whole HR 218 deal for awhile. Since your in Texas can you direct me to a range or website listing ranges that can supply the required qualification? Or does it have to be a PD that provides the qualification?

 

[jdh]

A licensed CHL instructor can administer the Qualification for you in Texas. This was posted to the NCISA web site:

"TEXAS

Submitted by Glenn Pfeiffer

Here is what I went through in Texas.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) is the organization you must apply with. Once you have your NCIS credentials you must complete the TCLEOSE form for Retired Federal or Out of Stated Officers. The form that I have attached contains the instructions. There is a $25.00 fee. You must also provide proof of firearms proficiency which is the 2nd form. That outlines the annual qualification requirement. A TCLEOSE Firearms instructor or a Concealed Handgun License Instructor must complete the certification part of the form. Once the 2 forms are completed and the $25 fee paid it takes about 30-60 days to get your laminated Retired Fed card back from TCLEOSE. The card expires 12 months after the last firearms qualification. Each year you must complete both forms again and pay the $25.00.

Where I currently work at Lockheed Martin, I have access to both CHL Instructors and a TCLEOSE Instructor so the firearms part is not a problem. Obtaining the retired Fed card under the law has nothing to do with obtaining a Concealed Handgun License other than a CHL Instructor can certify firearms proficiency/ TCLEOSE administers the process for TX.

TCLEOSE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education - Home
(512) 936-1035"

You can download the required forms from the TCLEOSE website in the quote.

 

[Steve_in_PA]

It's amazing how some states create hurdles and difficulties both to their officers or retired officers from other states just to get qualified under LEOSA.