In general, yes, under federal law HR218, a retired officer can carry a gun in any U.S. state.
ADDED: HR 218 requires that the retired officer re-qualify with his sidearm once per year to the standards of the agency fom which he he retired or that of his local law enforcement agency.
No.
If you mean a federal concealed weapons permit, there is no such thing. If you are a police officer or retired police officer, you can carry under federal law HR218, but other than that, you're out of luck.
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Yes, as of 2013, off-duty police officers in Illinois are allowed to carry concealed weapons, but they must have a valid concealed carry license issued by the state. Thus, a police officer from Illinois can bring his weapon into Chicago when off duty if he has a valid concealed carry license.
If you're pulled over or in a similar situation, yes.
Sorry- Illinois has the most restrictive concealed carry laws in the US. Other than occupations such as police officer or armed security officer, you will not get a permit.
Yes. Under HR 218, a "qualified" police officer can carry in any state, but there are restrictions. Any officer intereted in trying this should research HR 218 to be aware of all the requirements.
Carry how? If you mean carry concealed, you need a Concealed Weapons license, or be a law enforcement officer.
If you are a police officer or security guard. if you carry a baton out in the open most people won't care. if you carry a baton in your pocket you will then have a concealed weapon.
Yes, under federal law H.R. 218, a full time officer or retired officer can carry a handgun anywhere in the U.S. if they meet the qualification requirements.
Yes, under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), retired federal law enforcement officers are generally allowed to carry a concealed weapon nationwide as long as they meet certain criteria, such as completing an annual firearms qualification and not being prohibited from possessing a firearm.
In states where concealed weapons permits are issued, private investigators can carry weapons (if they have the permit). Also, in some states if you are a retired or active peace officer you can carry a gun with the proper endorsement.