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HB 660 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Stagni
Abstract: Provides relative to the requirement of P.O.S.T. certification for the use of firearms by
qualified retired law enforcement officers.
Present law (R.S. 40:1379.1.4) permits an individual who is a qualified retired law enforcement
officer to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the state, including any place open to the public, if
he meets certain eligibility criteria.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law (R.S. 40:1379.1.4(B)(5)) requires a qualified retired law enforcement officer to qualify
annually for P.O.S.T. Council certification and to provide proof of such certification.
Proposed law amends present law to require that the qualified retired law enforcement officer was
properly certified by the P.O.S.T. Council at the time of retirement, in accordance with present law
(R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(1)(f)).
Proposed law provides that an individual who is retired from service as a qualified law enforcement
officer shall not be permitted the ability to carry a concealed firearm in another state without proper
qualification under the provisions of present law (18 U.S.C. 926C).
(Amends R.S. 40:1379.1.4(B)(5); Adds R.S. 40:1379.1.4(E))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Clarify that an individual who carries a concealed firearm pursuant to present law (R.S.
40:1379.1.4) shall not have the ability to carry a concealed firearm in another state
without proper qualification under federal law.