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DepartmentRetiree Concealed Firearms Procedures - 1Retiree Concealed Firearms Procedures
207.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This procedure will establish guidelines for retiree qualification requirements.
207.2 RETIRED SWORN PERSONNEL
Sworn employees who are "honorably retired", either service or medical disability, are authorized
to carry a concealed firearm in the State of California, pursuant to California Penal Code
26300-26325. This excludes sworn employees who receive an honorable disability retirement for
a psychological disability. The right to carry a concealed firearm is indicated on the reverse side
of the retired sworn employees' identification card.
Sworn employees, who are deemed to be "qualified retired law enforcement officers" and reside in
a state other than California, are authorized to carry a concealed firearm pursuant to Chapter 44,
18 USC, section 926C(c), otherwise known as the Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act of 2004.
Chapter 44, 18 USC, section 926C(c), requires the retired law enforcement officer to qualify
annually and meet State standards. Since the State of California does not have a standard for
firearms training and qualification, the retired sworn employee will be required to qualify at least
once every 12 months with a certified firearms instructor from a law enforcement agency located
in the state in which they reside or with a firearms instructor certified and licensed by the National
Rifle Association (NRA).
207.3 QUALIFICATIONS
The retired sworn employee will be required to demonstrate the ability to:
(a)Safely load the firearm
(b)Safely unload the firearm
(c)Safety check the firearm and verify that it is clear of all ammunition.
The retired sworn employee will be required to qualify with the firearm by shooting the following
25 round course using a B-27 silhouette target:
(a)3-yard line: 5 rounds, shoulder point with sights, strong hand only, reload if necessary.
5 rounds, shoulder point, weak hand only.
(b)2. 5-yard line: 10 rounds, shoulder point with sights, strong hand only, reload if
necessary.
(c)3. 7-yard line: 5 rounds, shoulder point with sights, strong hand supported.
At a minimum, 23 of the 25 rounds must strike the scoring/silhouette portion of the target. Upon
successful completion of the range course, the retired sworn employee and the certified firearms
instructor must complete the Garden Grove Police Department, Firearms Proficiency Test for
Qualified Retired Officers form. The form must be returned to the Department's Professional
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Retiree Concealed Firearms Procedures
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DepartmentRetiree Concealed Firearms Procedures - 2Standards Division who will issue the Garden Grove Police Department, Retired Peace Officer's
Compliance Certification card to the retired sworn employee.
Once each year, the Professional Standards Division will schedule time at a local firing range
for retired sworn employees to complete the qualification process described above. In addition,
retired sworn members can contact the Professional Standards Division at other times during the
year to arrange to complete the qualification process.