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How qualification works in Louisiana
Louisiana has a statewide standard. R.S. 40:1379.1.4 defines a "qualified retired law enforcement officer" eligible to carry as one who "qualifies annually in the use of firearms by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council" (POST), consistent with R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(1)(f). The POST firearms qualification course itself (La. Admin. Code tit. 22, Pt III, § 4750) requires requalifying within a 13-month window with a minimum passing score of 80% proficiency; missing that window requires completing the longer pre-academy firearms course instead.
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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 Louisiana's POST commission or your former agency.