Under
the “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act” (HR-218) qualified active and
retired law enforcement officers are permitted to carry concealed
handguns nationwide. The law amends the Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C.
Chapter 44) to exempt qualified active and retired law enforcement
officers from state and local laws prohibiting the carry of concealed
firearms.
In
accordance with the Federal Act,
Illinois passed Public Act 94-103 (2005) that provides for the annual
certification of retired law enforcement officers qualified under
federal law to carry a concealed weapon.
In the menu
at the left you will find an "Application Packet" link to
download the
Administrative Procedure and Process, the Application Form (Form 1),
Affidavit Form (Form 2) and the Pension/Retirement Verification Form
(Form 3). If you need to submit the Renewal Forms ONLY,
please just use Forms A & B as outlined on the "Application
Packet" page.
Also available for download are the “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act” (HR-218), Illinois Public Act 94-103 and a listing of frequently asked questions.
Guidelines for Qualifications of Federal Law Enforcement Officers
On July 22, 2004, Congress passed, and the President signed, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (the "Act"), Pub. L. No. 108-277, 118 Stat. 865 (2004), codified at 18 U.S.C. §§ 926B and 926C. With certain limitations and conditions, the Act exempts active and retired "qualified law enforcement officers" ("qualified LEOs") from state laws and local ordinances prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons. The Act does not purport to affect any state or local laws and ordinances that permit restrictions of concealed firearms on private property or any such laws that restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park. For more information; click here.
Since September 2008, IROCC is pleased to offer the improved IROCC Photo I.D. Permit!
To find out more
about the card, click on the
image of the card below!