Law Enforcement allowed to carry

[Varmint Hunter]

Boy I feel dumb, I thought a licensed police officer was allowed to carry at all times. Afterall, they're licensed law enforcement officers 24/7 aren't they ?

Most Police, if not all, carry firearms based on their lawful authority to do so. Generally, they are not "licensed" to do so. They are required to meet the minimum firearm proficiency standard as prescribed by the Department of Criminal Justice, and to do so no less then once each year. Most departments have training programs that are much more extensive than the required standard and often train more frequently.

The new legislation signed into law by President Bush allows officers (active or retired) to carry thier handguns out of their jurisdictions. I might add that in order for retired officers to take advantage of this bill they must continue their annual training throughout their retirement and to carry proof of such training.

VH