1911s for off duty?

[Awol Soldier]

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum. I was just wondering which LE agencies allow 1911s for off-duty, and allow you to carry them through airports(not that I really need to) and across state lines even after you're off the force. Can someone give me a list please? Meanwhile, I'll try to continue researching it myself.

[wichaka]

:wc:

The type of list you're wanting will be hard to compile, as there's many agencies in the U.S alone. Then having to contact each one to see if they allow the 1911......that would be quite an undertaking.

On the other hand, since I live in WA State, I can attest that there are many that not only allow the 1911 on duty, but allow them for off duty and back-up purposes as well.

With the legislation passed a few years ago, off duty and retired LE types can carry in all 50 states.

[OldSarge]

Nobody is allowed to carry firearms "Thru Airports"...IF you become a LEO you will learn the TSA rules and when/IF/training requirements for carrying firearms in sterile areas of airports or on to aircraft. There are some exceptions for Feds...but not worth explaining in a public forum.

CCW's in most States may carry on airport property and outside the security areas (outside the screening area) of airports....Except in Atlanta ! Check the laws in your State.

LEOSA is federal law which permits current/retired LEO's who meet requirements and POST qualifications to carry CCW Nationwide.
Google L.E.O.S.A. if you wish to read it .

X or former LEO's unless covered by LEOSA, are just civilians...and may cross State lines with firearms like the average Joe....CCW permits may apply and may be honored in other than your home State.

Trying to find out who authorizes 1911's off-duty is too time consuming to try and achieve. Most agencies who authorize 1911's on-duty allow the same off-duty. As far as off-duty only, most would require you to qualify with it first.

Hope that helps ! :D

[Awol Soldier]

Thank you, Whichaka. This is a great forum. I did have some understanding that it would be difficult to compile a list like that. Both comments were helpful. It's not a big deal. I'll find out soon enough.

[10851Man]

Now, carry onboard commercial aircraft requires the authorizing agency to issue an NLETS message and then present a special code to TSA. I will be traveling to Alabama armed in the next few months to testify at a criminal trial, so I am already getting everything lined up.

I have carried a 5" 1911 since 1992, both on and off duty and have recently ordered a Colt Defender for a little better concealability and lighter weight, especially when loaded with aluminum cased Blazer...Robert

[ThirdWatcher]

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum. I was just wondering which LE agencies allow 1911s for off-duty, and allow you to carry them through airports(not that I really need to) and across state lines even after you're off the force. Can someone give me a list please? Meanwhile, I'll try to continue researching it myself.

What are you really looking for? :confused: We ALL have to (rightfully so, IMHO) comply with federal law when travelling outside our respective jurisdictions..

[bill may]

Just so you will know, I teach criminal justice and am a retired LEO. There are over 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the U.S., so trying to find out which ones authorize a 1911 would be next to impossible (except for you retired guys who have waaaaaaaaay too much time on your hands).

[upnover]

broken arrow, oklahoma allows carrying a 1911 both on and off duty.

[Cav]

My agency requires a back up gun, or off duty gun, to be two things; A proven well known name brand, and .380 or larger caliber.

Good luck with your search.

[ptisd309]

I work for a Sheriffs Department in Georgia i carry Glock 22 and a 1911 back up and 1911 off duty

[henry2]

it really a pain to travel with a handgun on a airplane it takes a great amount of paperwork just to get on the plane when armed ..i know a lot of officers check it in the luggage when traveling and then get the duty weapon out of the luggage when at the other place..it just easlyer one old timer said to me one day when we had to back to L.A for trial ..that way i like to drive to where iam going if i can to me it a lot easlyer in the long run and a lot less hassle with dealing with the problem of flying with a handgun .