TexDefender
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- Feb 28, 2017
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In short, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act, which would expand the concealed-carry rights of qualified law enforcement officers. (before you grip and start cop bashing, this bill could allow the camel nose into the tent so to speak). This would help make Americans safer by expanding concealed-carry rights for off-duty and retired cops in public places. The Act builds on the original LEOSA of 2004, which gives qualified officers—whether active, retired or no longer working in law enforcement—the right to carry concealed firearms in any U.S. state or territory, with the requirement to obey state or local laws.
The LEOSA Reform Act would expand the original bill by allowing qualified officers to carry their concealed firearms in the following locations:
The LEOSA Reform Act would expand the original bill by allowing qualified officers to carry their concealed firearms in the following locations:
- State, local and private property otherwise open to the public,
- National parks, and
- Certain federal public access facilities and
- School zones.
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