Can an Oregon police officer carry his gun in California off duty?

Answer 1

Yes. California Dept. of Corrections officers are peace officers, and are allowed to carry their firearms on and off duty anywhere in the United States under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act.

Answer 2

Generally speaking, no. Some law enforcement agencies used to require their officers to be armed at all times, but there was a problem in mandating this kind of duty without compensating officers outside of their normal duty hours. Now, very few, if any, law enforcement agencies require their officers to be armed when they are off duty. When officers do choose to be armed, they generally must carry a firearm and ammunition that conforms with their department's policies. There may be rules forbidding officers to be armed at certain times, such as when consuming alcoholic beverages.

Answer 3

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) (18 U.S.C. §§, 926B, 926C.) is a federal law which allows an active, or honorably retired, "qualified law enforcement officer" with identification that meets specified criteria to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the nation, notwithstanding any other state and local laws which restrict the possession of concealed weapons.

Answer 4

Yes. In addition, honorably retired police officers can carry their firearms in any state.

the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) (18 U.S.C. §§, 926B, 926C.) is a federal law which allows an active, or honorably retired, qualified law enforcement officer" with identification that meets specified criteria to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the nation, notwithstanding most other state and local laws which restrict the possession of concealed weapons.

Answer 5

Any commissioned law enforcement officer may carry a certified handgun in any building: public, private, or government.