Bill 218 for Retired Officers

In compliance with H.R. Bill 218, Sheriff Wendell Hall would like to extend an opportunity to retired law enforcement officers to qualify on his range. Bill 218 was passed stating retired law enforcement officers may carry a weapon without a permit by meeting certain standards. In order to meet the standards, retired law enforcement must qualify on the range. The Criminal Justice Standard and Training Commission states that retirees must have a picture ID from the agency which they retired. The ID card must state their retired status. The new law only applies to law enforcement officers that had statutory arrest powers. A Firearms Proficiency verification Card in combination with their retired ID will allow them to carry a concealed weapon without a concealed weapon permit. Deputy Alvin Bicasin. He will conduct the qualifications on September 8th and 19th, 2006 at 0800 hours. Due to limited space, reservations are required. You must make your reservation in person at the Sheriff's Office with the Training Division and bring your agency ID. At that time, a copy will be made of your ID and an affidavit of retired status will need to be signed. If you have any questions, please call the Training Division at 983-1234.