This HR-218 / LEOSA firearms qualification is for a private group with the Marine Bureau. If you are not a member please select a different date.

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), also known as HR-218, is a federal law. It allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm across state lines, subject to federal requirements and certain restrictions. Retired officers must carry proper law enforcement identification and keep their firearms qualification current every year.

Course Overview

The course takes about 2½ hours and covers:

Firearm safety review
HR-218 / LEOSA requirements, so you know your responsibilities when carrying out of state
The 50-round DCJS course of fire
Live-fire qualification (70% minimum passing score)

Retired officers who pass receive a photo HR-218 Qualification Card. When carrying under HR-218, you must have your law enforcement ID and your current qualification documentation with you.

What to Bring

Retired Law Enforcement ID card
Driver’s license
Pistol license, if applicable
Firearm (revolver or semi-automatic)
Magazines or speed loaders
Holster
50 rounds of ammunition

Cost

HR-218 Qualification (revolver or semi-automatic): $75
NYS Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Annual Firearms Training: $100
Long Island Combo (both courses): $150

NYS Armed Security Guards who need both courses can register for the combo and save $25 compared with registering separately.