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How qualification works in Georgia
Georgia has a statewide standard administered by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council. To satisfy LEOSA annually, a retired officer must qualify with their weapon AND complete at least one hour of Use of Deadly Force training and at least one hour of De-escalation training, all within the same year. A POST-certified firearms instructor documents the qualification and both training components on POST's own Annual Firearms Qualification for Retired Officers (HR218) form; POST then issues a certificate evidencing compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 926C(c)(5).
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What to carry afterward
Agency photo ID
From the agency you separated from.
Proficiency certificate
Dated within the past 12 months.1
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Where LEOSA doesn't apply
Private property where the owner prohibits firearms.
State & local government property buildings, parks and installations that restrict firearms.
Federal facilities courthouses, federal buildings and military installations.
School zones under the Gun-Free School Zones Act, unless separately licensed by your state.
Commercial aircraft LEOSA does not change federal aviation rules.
SOURCES
Not legal advice. Confirm with Georgia's POST commission or your former agency.