11-10-2010

        IROCC is aware that the federal statute establishing program qualifications has recently been modified. These changes require subsequent modifications to the administrative rules governing our program We will provide revised guidelines as they become effective and ask that applicants remain patient as were carry out this transition.

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!