Summary

Adds explicit federal exceptions and updates for off-duty and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, clarifies where the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) does not apply, and allows States to extend firearms‑qualification intervals up to 36 months. It also permits qualified current and retired officers to possess firearms in lower-risk federal public-access facilities (Facility Security Level I or II) and defines the new facility terms used for that permission.

• Expressly extends Gun‑Free School Zones Act exceptions to persons authorized under LEOSA to carry concealed firearms.
• Clarifies locations and property types where LEOSA does not apply, including carrier property and premises open to the public.
• Defines acceptable firearms‑qualification standards and who may certify an officer's qualification.
• Allows States to lengthen firearms‑qualification/recency intervals up to 36 months (from the prior 12‑month reference).
• Accepts certification from former agency, State, other State agency, or certified State firearms instructor as proof of qualification.
• Permits qualified current and retired officers to possess firearms in civilian federal public facilities assessed as Facility Security Level I or II.
• Adds statutory definitions for Facility Security Level and civilian public access facility tied to Interagency Security Committee standards.
• Does not appropriate new funds or create federal grants; implementation relies on existing state and federal authorities.