handgun safety course

HR 218 Qualification - L.E.O.S.A

$75.00

The qualifications of this course comply with the Federal Law; HR-218 (Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act). The qualification card given upon completion can be used as identification to show the person who qualified, has met the letter of the law, regarding the carry of weapons in all fifty states of the United States of America, its Territories and Commonwealths.

Important Update:
HR-218 Now Required For NYS Pistol Carry Permit  Application & Renewal 

HR-218 (LEOSA) qualification is now essential for retired law enforcement.

NY Law Changes (2022)

• Retired Police Unrestricted Carry Permit eliminated
• Business & specialty permits removed
• Only two permits remain:
– Premise Permit
– Concealed Carry (civilian)

Retired officers now receive ONLY civilian CC permits.

Civilian permits DO NOT allow carry in:
• Sensitive locations
• Public transportation
• Bars & restaurants
• Most stores
• Stadiums & events

Only HR-218 preserves former on-duty carry authority.

NYS Mandatory 18-Hour Concealed Carry Course

NY now requires ALL applicants & ALL renewals
to complete the 18-Hour Concealed Carry Course
unless exempt.

Exemptions:
• Current or past HR-218 may qualify
• Licensing agencies decide their own rules
• Many NY counties now require HR-218 for renewal

Maintaining HR-218 prevents:
• Additional mandatory training
• Renewal delays
• Civilian-only carry restrictions

What to Do Now

To keep the same carry capabilities you had before retirement,
you must maintain your annual HR-218 qualification.

Safety Quest Ltd. can assist with scheduling.

DETAILS

The course takes approximately two and a half hours to complete. We first go over weapon safety, then discuss the course of fire (Fifty Round D.C.J.S. Certified Course). Once that is finished, we review the HR-218 requirements of the Federal Bill so you know what is expected of you when carrying your weapon out of state. Participants will then go down range for the qualification (minimum of seventy percent). After qualification a photo identification card is issued to the retired officer. This issued card and their police identification card is required to be carried when they are armed.

The cost of this program is seventy-five dollars ($75.00) (Revolver or Semi-Auto). This course can be combined with the N.Y.S. 8-Hour Annual Firearms for Security Guard course for a discounted price of $150.

All participants are REQUIRED to bring their Retired Police ID card, Driver’s License, Pistol License, Weapon of Choice, Magazines, Holster and 50 rounds of Ammunition.

Who Is Eligible for HR-218 / LEOSA?

LEOSA (HR-218) allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm nationwide. Eligibility requires documented law-enforcement authority, statutory powers, and valid credentials.

LEOSA / HR-218 Eligibility

Basic Eligibility
• Arrest authority required
• Agency firearm authorization
• Annual qualification

Retired / Separated
• 10+ yrs w/ arrest authority OR disability retirement
• Valid retired ID
• Not prohibited federally

Police & Sheriff
• All sworn w/ arrest powers
(City, Town, Village, County, Deputies, Detectives, State Police)

Peace Officers (ONLY if all apply)
• Arrest authority
• Firearm authorization
• Annual qualification

Includes:
Campus, court, hospital police
NYC Special Patrolmen (armed w/ arrest authority)

Not Eligible:
• No arrest authority
• No firearm authorization
• Limited-power Special Patrolmen

Federal Eligibility
• FBI, DEA, ATF, HSI
• Border Patrol, Secret Service
• Air Marshals, U.S. Marshals
• Probation/Pretrial (w/ arrest authority)
• VA Police, DoD Police
• BOP (w/ arrest authority)
• Postal Inspectors

Military Eligibility (LE MOS ONLY)
Army: 31B, 31E, 31K, 31A, CID
Marines: 5811, 5812, 5821, 5803
Navy: MA, NCIS
Air Force/Space Force: 3P0X1, MWD, OSI
Coast Guard: ME, CGIS

Not Eligible:
• Military w/out LE MOS
• Unarmed security
• Hospital/park/security w/out arrest authority
• Corrections w/out LE powers
• Fire/EMS
• Private Investigators

Safety Quest Ltd. can verify eligibility.

If you are unsure about your eligibility, Safety Quest Ltd. can verify your status before scheduling your HR-218 qualification.

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