Any cop, anywhere, who thinks it is necessary to arrest on off duty LEO for this nonsense is an assclown. Just because you can, does not mean you should.
Before the LEOSA, I occasionally came across an out-of-state officer who was carrying, and I always ended our encounter with "Be safe on your official business trip within the commonwealth" (officers on official business were/are exempt from having an LTC).
I'm sure i'm going to be handed my head for posting this but here goes. I've been to D.C. about 8 times with the family. I didn't bring a gun. We never had a problem. There are cops and homeland security all over the place. When you stop to look at a map people stop and ask if they can help. That being said I wouldn't be walking around at night without a gun.
Speaking of LEOSA, does anyone know the current protocol for flying with a gun? The last time I did was pre-9/11, and back then it had be in checked baggage inside a locked container inside a suitcase.
Yes, unless on a job-specific travel that you need a firearm for (escort, prisoner or dignitary), you've taken the special course, and submitted a request via the CJIS Web application.
Speaking of LEOSA, does anyone know the current protocol for flying with a gun? The last time I did was pre-9/11, and back then it had be in checked baggage inside a locked container inside a suitcase.
Pack in your checked bag, weapon unloaded, in a hard-sided, locked case (ammo can be left in the magazines, just have them outside of the weapon). Just give yourself time to check in at the ticketing counter. Tell the ticketing agent you need to declare a firearm. He/she will have you sign a form & may or may not have you open the locked case so they can see the firearm. They put a tag on the gun case showing it's been "declared", then have you lock it all up & they put it on the belt to go. At least now, they don't put a neon tag on the exterior of the luggage saying "GUN" like they used to.
Speaking of LEOSA, does anyone know the current protocol for flying with a gun? The last time I did was pre-9/11, and back then it had be in checked baggage inside a locked container inside a suitcase.
I just got off the phone with my Father who just flew back today to Del Boca vista from Bozeman Montana. Had no issues with checking in his Ruger Alaskan, hes not a cop, hes a plumber but since both professions unclog the shit from the bowl of life I thought it was relevant.
Speaking of LEOSA, does anyone know the current protocol for flying with a gun? The last time I did was pre-9/11, and back then it had be in checked baggage inside a locked container inside a suitcase.
I'm sure i'm going to be handed my head for posting this but here goes. I've been to D.C. about 8 times with the family. I didn't bring a gun. We never had a problem. There are cops and homeland security all over the place. When you stop to look at a map people stop and ask if they can help. That being said I wouldn't be walking around at night without a gun.
"If you are warrior who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself... "Baa."" -Lt. Col. Grossman
All the Smithsonian museums have metal detectors, and the waiting lines to go through can be pretty long and busy. I don't know if they will allow carry by LEO's inside, but do keep in mind you might inadvertently cause a scene at security.
As for New Jersey, if you're just passing through, officers like the rest of the citizenry would be covered by the "Safe Passage" provision of the 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act (FOPA) which allows interstate transport as long as you are 1) legally able to possess the gun and ammo in both the departure and destination states, 2) you don't stop for any extended period of time (like overnight at a hotel), and 3) the gun is stored. Thus as long as you pass right through NJ without stopping, you should be fine as long as you're not carrying the JHP. In all liklihood LEOSA should be enough, but in case you were looking for the ironclad way to avoid any hassles.
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