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Concealed Weapon Liability for Retired Officers

Published Date: 
October 1, 2013

By Tom Feledy, Retired SFPD

In August, I wrote about carrying a concealed weapon as a retired officer, mostly focusing on the CCW rules involved. I got several questions via email after writing the article, so this month I want to explore the issue of liability for retired police officers who carry concealed firearms.

The NRA's Wayne LaPierre said, after the Newtown massacre, “the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” This article is about some things to consider if you intend to be that "good guy," once you are retired.

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