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Easier Concealed Carry for Law Enforcement and Retired Officers

This act expands the rights of current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in more locations, including certain federal facilities and public access properties. It also modifies the firearms training requirements for retired officers, offering more options to meet qualification standards. Citizens may observe an increased presence of armed officers in public spaces.
Key points
Current and retired officers can carry concealed firearms in more places, including some federal facilities and public transport properties.
Firearms training standards for retired officers are more flexible, allowing qualification based on state or local agency standards.
The act permits carrying firearms in civilian public access federal facilities with lower security levels (Level I and II).
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-05-14
54%
For 229
Against 193
Abstain 0
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Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2243
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-21
Voting date: 2025-05-14
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 128