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(Public Law 108-277 codified at Title 18 USC §§ 926(B) and 926(C). As used in this section, the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' means an individual who--

retired in good standing from service with a public agency as a law enforcement officer, other than for reasons of mental instability;

before such retirement, was authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law, and had statutory powers of arrest;

(3)(A) before such retirement, was regularly employed as a law enforcement officer for an aggregate of 15 years or more; or (B) retired from service with such agency, after completing any applicable probationary period of such service, due to a service-connected disability, as determined by such agency;

has a non-forfeitable right to benefits under the retirement plan of the agency;

during the most recent 12-month period, has met, at the expense of the individual, the State's standards for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry firearms;

is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance; and

is not prohibited by Federal law from receiving a firearm. 18 USC §926(C) (c). Title 18 USC § 921 defines the term “state” to include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all US possessions excluding the Panama Canal Zone.

Whether for initial certification or re-certification, once you successfully complete the program, you will be provided with a certificate indicating your compliance with H.R. 218 and the make, model, serial number and caliber of the handgun with which you qualified. You will also receive your photo identification card. Both of these documents are valid for one year. You will receive no notification regarding the expiration of your credentials. It is your responsibility to attend recertification training next year.

If you are qualifying with a semi-auto pistol, in addition to ammunition you will need:

Minimum of two (2) magazines for the pistol

Magazine pouch

Holster for the pistol which has a retention device (ie., hammer strap, internal tension device).

Eye and hearing protection.

If you are qualifying with a revolver, in addition to ammunition you will need:

Minimum of two (2) speed-loaders for the revolver. No loading of loose rounds from pocket.

Speed-loader pouch

Holster for the revolver which has a retention device (ie., hammer strap, internal tension device).

Eye and hearing protection.

Appropriate clothing should be worn, long pants, long sleeve shirt, hat with brim, sturdy footwear, etc…. Shorts, sandals, dress shoes, bare feet are not allowed. Any unsafe behavior or violation of safety rules will result in immediate dismissal from the program.