The Best Protection for Active, Retired, and Former Law Enforcement Officers

If you are an active, retired, or former law enforcement officer who meets the requirements for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), also know as HR218, know that all Second Call Defense plans provide coverage for off-duty self-defense incidents.

What is HR218?

HR-218, also known as the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), is a United States federal law that allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of state or local laws prohibiting concealed carry. The law was enacted to ensure that qualified law enforcement officers, both active and retired, can protect themselves and the public even when off-duty or retired.

Some key points about HR218/LEOSA:

1. Qualified Law Enforcement Officers (QLEOs): Active duty or retired law enforcement officers who meet certain criteria are eligible under LEOSA.
2. Firearms Carry Authorization: LEOSA allows qualified officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide, including in areas where concealed carry is otherwise prohibited by state or local laws.
3. Requirements: To qualify, officers must meet specific standards related to their law enforcement service, firearms qualifications, and eligibility under their agency’s policies.
4. Retirement and Separation: Retired officers must have retired in good standing from a public agency as a law enforcement officer and meet the other requirements laid out in the law.
5. Limitations and Exceptions: Although LEOSA provides broad concealed carry privileges, it does not override certain restrictions such as carrying firearms into federal facilities, onto aircraft, or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Overall, HR-218/LEOSA is intended to provide a measure of personal and public safety to law enforcement officers who have undergone training and demonstrated proficiency with firearms during their careers.

Legal Defense Coverage for HR218

Second Call Defense offers HR218 permit holders the best value in legal defense coverage (CCW insurance), including:

• IMMEDIATE $100,000 cash for Attorney Retainer
• IMMEDIATE CASH BOND up to $1,000,000
• UNLIMITED criminal legal defense
• UNLIMTED civil suit legal defense

All our plans also include:

• Training and education
• Rapid response
• 24/7 Emergency Legal Hotline
• Local Attorney Referral in 24 Hours
• Gun Retrieval or Replacement
• On-Site Assistance
• Psychological Support (up to 40 hours)

Why You Need CCW Insurance

What you don’t know can incarcerate you. Not every employer, District Attorney, or law enforcement officer believes you have the right to self-defense, and an ideological prosecutor may choose to bring criminal charges against you. Even if you successfully defend yourself in court on criminal charges, an unscrupulous lawyer can bring a civil suit against you from the aggrieved family of your attacker.  These aren’t hypotheticals, people just like you have faced these situations.

Ask yourself these questions, and if the answer is “no” to any of them, chances are you need CCW insurance:

• Do you have an attorney on retainer skilled in defending against criminal charges?
• Do you have an unlimited budget to pay out-of-pocket for your legal defense bills?
• Do you have at least $100,000 in cash to pay a bail bondsman that you can afford not to get back?
• Do you have ready access to professional psychological counseling for post-incident treatment?
• Do you have legal protection against civil damages that could force you to sell your home, cars, guns, and other assets to pay a judgment?

READ MORE: When It’s Too Late to Buy CCW Insurance

Second Call Defense provides a range of services for Members that include immediate access to an attorney, coverage for legal expenses and even psychological support. This comprehensive approach ensures that Members are not only financially protected but also have immediate and expert legal representation to navigate the complexities of self-defense laws.

Join Second Call Defense Today

Second Call Defense has a 100% success rate in defending our members. We ensure that you’re never alone in the aftermath of a self-defense incident and we will never ask you to pay us back for your legal defense. Click here to become a Member of Second Call Defense.