Police Officers Protecting Children Act

This bill would change federal law to let certain qualified police officers and retired officers carry a concealed gun in a school zone. It would also allow them to fire a gun there if needed. These officers must already be allowed to carry under existing federal rules for active and retired law enforcement. The change adds them to the list of exceptions under the Gun-Free School Zones law, as long as the firearm is concealed for carrying.

Key points

• Who is affected: Qualified active and retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry under federal law.
• What changes: They may carry a concealed firearm in a school zone and may discharge a firearm there, adding new exceptions to current school-zone gun restrictions.
• Where it applies: School zones covered by federal law.