Bill expands concealed carry rights for off-duty officers

What does this do?

This bill expands where active and retired law enforcement officers can legally carry concealed firearms. It removes restrictions that blocked them from carrying on public transit like trains, buses, and ferries, and on publicly accessible property. It also makes clear that these officers are exempt from the federal rule banning guns near school zones, and it counts ammunition magazines as firearms under this law.

Who does it affect?

This bill applies to currently employed and retired law enforcement officers who are already permitted to carry concealed firearms under federal law. Retired officers also get more ways to prove they have met required firearms training standards, including through a certified instructor or any local law enforcement agency in their home state.

Why does it matter?

Officers who were previously restricted from carrying in certain public spaces or on transit would now be allowed to do so even if state or local laws said otherwise. Retired officers would have more flexibility in how they stay qualified.

Where does it stand?