The H.R. 218 (LEOSA) qualification satisfies the annual qualification requirements for LEOSA qualified peace officers.

To carry concealed under H.R. 218, otherwise eligible officers must:

• Qualify annually with the type of firearm they will carry.
  1. Federal law defines types of firearms as handgun, shotgun, and rifle.
     1. Federal law does not differentiate between semi-automatic and revolver handguns.
     2. Federal law does not require that you list specific firearms on your H.R. 218 qualification card nor qualify with each firearm you will carry.

• Basic Firearms Training only qualifies officers with handguns.

• Carry valid agency issued photo identification.
• Carry their current qualification card showing their qualification was completed within the prior 12 months.

The qualification consists of one of the following:

1. The officer’s agency course of fire if it is available to the officer, or
2. A 36 round California POST course of fire.

Upon successful qualification, officers receive a qualification card. Again, when carrying your firearm, this card must be carried along with your valid agency issued photo ID.

What you’ll need for the qualification:

• Eye and ear protection
• Firearm with at least 2 magazines or speed loaders
• Ammunition required to complete your agency course of fire or 36 rounds
• State issued driver license or ID
• Agency issued ID