Can LEO fly with gun?

A LEO with an operational need to travel armed must present acceptable credentials to the airline as outlined in 49 CFR § 1544.219. In addition, a LEO must complete any required airline paperwork, referred to as Person Carrying Firearm (PCFA) forms.

What is a LEO at an airline?

The LEOFA Program has undergone several recent enhancements to maintain the program’s integrity and to improve service and support to Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs), who meet the requirements to fly armed on commercial aircraft, nationwide.

Can you fly with a Leosa?

Yes. Generally, passengers are not allowed to carry firearms other than in checked baggage, as described above. There are exceptions for Law Enforcement Officers (abbreviated “LEO’s”). These exceptions are covered in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”), section 1544.219.

What are LEO credentials?

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (LEOSA), exempts a “qualified retired law enforcement officer” carrying a LEOSA photographic identification, such as CBP LEOSA Identification or CBP retired/separated LEO credentials, along with an annual state firearms test certification, from most state and local laws …

Who is the authorizing official for a LEO flying armed message?

Name of authorizing official. The Authorizing Official will be the Chief, Sheriff, or Law Enforcement Agency Administrator whom endorses and approves the submission of a LEO Flying Armed NLETS message and will ensure that all program requirements have been fully met prior to submission. Must be in format last name, first name.

How do you travel with an armed Leo on a plane?

The armed LEO must have an operational need to have the weapon accessible on the aircraft (ENFORCEMENT or INVESTIGATION). The primary purpose of travel for the officer must be escorting or picking up a prisoner (PRISONER). Example: EIT/PRISONER. Enter PRISONER in EIT ‘to’ and ‘from’.

What are the requirements to become a flying armed Leo?

all LEO flying armed must have completed required training. Example: CRT/YES. The period at the end of the line is required. Cell phone number of LEO flying armed. Must not contain dashes and must be exactly 10 digits. Example: CPN/1234567890. The period at the end of the line is required. Agency or Department Number of flying armed LEO.

Who is the authorizing official for a flying armed NLETS message?

The Authorizing Official will be the Chief, Sheriff, or Law Enforcement Agency Administrator whom endorses and approves the submission of a LEO Flying Armed NLETS message and will ensure that all program requirements have been fully met prior to submission. Must be in format last name, first name. Example: NAO/SMITH, JOHN.