The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) exempts qualified retired law enforcement officers from State and local laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed firearms. Please note that it does not supersede any State or local laws that prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local property, installation, building, base, or park.

Retired Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) officers, former law enforcement officers or Rangers from another Department of Natural Resources Unit, and other retired law enforcement officers approved by the NRP Superintendent who are interested in obtaining a LEOSA identification card or need to requalify should contact the Training Academy at 410-875-3538.

Eligible retired law enforcement officers must have separated from service in good standing and meet the requirements of LEOSA, NRP Policy 207, and applicable law.

Academy staff will provide you with contact information for an Area Firearms Instructor. The Area Instructor will provide dates, times, locations, qualification requirements, and other essential information.

NRP may provide qualification opportunities and issue identification cards to eligible retired law enforcement officers from outside NRP when approved by the Superintendent in accordance with Policy 207.