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Yes a federal BOP correctional officer is covered under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act. See the related link for more information on this act.

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Q: Can an Federal BOP correctional officer carry a weapon off duty?
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Can a Federal Correctional officer for the Illinois departmnet of corrections carry off duty?

A federal correctional officer wouldn't work for the Illinois Dept. of Corrections. Federal correctional officers work for the U.S. government, and whether they can carry a firearm while off duty would depend on the rules established by their specific employer. Added: Bureau of Prisons Corrections Officers are also covered under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and therefore allowed to carry firearms off duty.


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Is a Correctional Officer for the Virginia Department of Corrections allowed to carry a concealed weapon off duty with public law 108-277?

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Can a Federal retired law enforcement officer carry a concealed weapon?

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