On July 22, 2004, President George W. Bush signed H.R. 218, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 108-277, went into effect immediately. The bill exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and state prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms.
Pursuant to this Act, the Illinois State Police offers qualification shoots to ISP retirees who qualify under the Act. ISP retirees wishing to qualify will be required to successfully complete the ISP secondary weapon qualification course currently used for active officers. The additional following guidelines will apply:
Bring all weapons and associated equipment (ie., holster, magazines) with which you intend to qualify (limit 2 weapons)
Bring 30 rounds of ammo for the weapon for qualification. (Factory ammo only, no reloads)
Your handgun must pass inspection by range personnel, be a minimum of .380 caliber and have a minimum five round capacity.
All retirees will be provided a handout detailing a private citizen's use of force in making an arrest and use of deadly force.
A minimum score of 23 hits must be obtained on the ISP secondary weapon 30 round qualification course.
You will be required to sign a waiver and release form before qualifying on the range.
There will be a five ($5) dollar qualification fee.
Due to time constraints, no practice will be conducted. Retirees should be prepared to qualify upon arrival.
In case of a failure to qualify, retirees will be allowed one additional attempt immediately following their scheduled shoot.
To schedule a qualification shoot, please contact your nearest ISP District at the numbers provided below.
YOU MUST CALL IN ADVANCE AND SCHEDULE YOUR SHOOT
The Academy will not provide cleaning supplies. You must furnish your own cleaning supplies.
You must bring your retirement ID and FOID card with you.
Any questions call ISP Governmental Affairs 217/ 782-0132