Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA)
HR218 Qualification
This course is for retired Law Enforcement personnel who meet the LEOSA criteria. Upon completion of this course, the retired officer will be able to travel in all fifty states with the type of handgun used to successfully pass the qualification.
The course takes approximately two and a half hours to complete and consist of the following:
Upon completion of the classroom portion of the day, shooters will proceed to assigned range points to begin the qualifying course of fire. Each shooter must score a minimum of seventy (70) percent on each weapon in order to qualify for successful completion of the program.
After successful qualification, a photo identification card is issued to the retired officer. The card states that the eligible individual passed the qualification course, the date, the type of firearm used (revolver or semi-automatic or both) and a phone number and e-mail address for the G-Square Training Academy that can be used to verify the information shown on the card. The retired officer must carry this issued card and their police identification card when they are armed.
The cost of this program is fifty dollars ($50.00) for each handgun (Revolver/Semi-Auto) which the retired officer wishes to qualify on. Please note that the only acceptable forms of payment are cash or money order.
Range Location: Bay Ridge Rod and Gun Club, 6716 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11219-5846 (See map below)
This course can be combined with the New York State DCJS Security Guard Annual Firearms renewal course.
Please bring your Retired Police ID, Pistol License, Weapon(s) of choice (they must be listed on your license), Magazines, Holster(s) (no shoulder, ankle hostlers or bellybands), 50 rounds of ammunition for each weapon upon which you are seeking qualification (ammunition can be purchased at the range) and the completed, signed and notarized affidavit of “Good Standing”.
The course takes approximately two and a half hours to complete and consist of the following:
- A firearms safety review
- A review of the fifty (50) round course of fire.
- A review of the Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act requirements
Upon completion of the classroom portion of the day, shooters will proceed to assigned range points to begin the qualifying course of fire. Each shooter must score a minimum of seventy (70) percent on each weapon in order to qualify for successful completion of the program.
After successful qualification, a photo identification card is issued to the retired officer. The card states that the eligible individual passed the qualification course, the date, the type of firearm used (revolver or semi-automatic or both) and a phone number and e-mail address for the G-Square Training Academy that can be used to verify the information shown on the card. The retired officer must carry this issued card and their police identification card when they are armed.
The cost of this program is fifty dollars ($50.00) for each handgun (Revolver/Semi-Auto) which the retired officer wishes to qualify on. Please note that the only acceptable forms of payment are cash or money order.
Range Location: Bay Ridge Rod and Gun Club, 6716 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11219-5846 (See map below)
This course can be combined with the New York State DCJS Security Guard Annual Firearms renewal course.
Please bring your Retired Police ID, Pistol License, Weapon(s) of choice (they must be listed on your license), Magazines, Holster(s) (no shoulder, ankle hostlers or bellybands), 50 rounds of ammunition for each weapon upon which you are seeking qualification (ammunition can be purchased at the range) and the completed, signed and notarized affidavit of “Good Standing”.
HR218 course of fire
This is a 50 round course of fire shot from distances of 3,7,10 and 15 yards. The passing score is 70%. Each round has a value of two points. All shooting is done from a standard side holster. Shoulder holsters, ankle hostlers and bellybands are not permitted. Ammunition can be purchased at the range. Reloads are not permitted.
Affidavit of Good Standing
All shooters must bring with them, the G-Square Affidavit of "Good Standing" in order to participate in the qualifying exercises. This document must be signed and notarized. Notary services are available at the Training Academy for a fee.
Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act
On 22 July 2004, President George W. Bush signed H.R. 218, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 108-277, went into effect immediately.
The bill exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and State prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms.
On 12 October 2010, President Barack H. Obama II signed S.1132, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act Improvements Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 111-272, went into effect immediately.
The bill improves the ability of retired officers to comply with the documents required by existing Federal law when carrying a firearm under 18USC926C and makes other modifications to existing law.
On 2 January 2013, President Barack H. Obama II signed H.R.4310, the “National Defense Authorization Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 112-239, went into effect immediately.
The Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act (LEOSA) as amended can be cited as 18USC926B (for active duty law enforcement officers) and 18USC926C (for retired or separated officers).
The above information is provided by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
A full text of the law along with an article "Understanding HR218" can be reviewed by clicking the button below.
You can also go to: www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/permits/understanding_hr_218.pdf.
The bill exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and State prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms.
On 12 October 2010, President Barack H. Obama II signed S.1132, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act Improvements Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 111-272, went into effect immediately.
The bill improves the ability of retired officers to comply with the documents required by existing Federal law when carrying a firearm under 18USC926C and makes other modifications to existing law.
On 2 January 2013, President Barack H. Obama II signed H.R.4310, the “National Defense Authorization Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 112-239, went into effect immediately.
The Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act (LEOSA) as amended can be cited as 18USC926B (for active duty law enforcement officers) and 18USC926C (for retired or separated officers).
The above information is provided by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
A full text of the law along with an article "Understanding HR218" can be reviewed by clicking the button below.
You can also go to: www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/permits/understanding_hr_218.pdf.