gfl216 226 Posted September 8, 2015 I have a question for the LEO's on the forum or anybody else who may know. My brother and I are both active duty LEO's and will be attending a swearing in ceremony at the U.S. Department of State, Washington D.C. in roughly 2 weeks weeks. I know we can't carry in the Dept. of State building but, what are the "rules" about carrying around DC (The mall, Arlington, various monuments)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jag07 0 Posted September 8, 2015 I'm neither LEO nor knowledgable about the specific issue but I'm going to go out on a limb and say "Hell frickin no" just don't do it. But I'd wait for someone who knows what they are talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted September 8, 2015 I carried everywhere. Especially around the LEO monument. There was a time in the 80s that I carried into the Capital. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccrides350 1 Posted September 8, 2015 You shouldn't have any issues for carrying in DC if you are covered under H.R. 218. Keep in mind going into a Federal building armed and not on official business is a no go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted September 8, 2015 You can carry all over DC anywhere outside. The Mall and monuments are all okay. You can't carry in Federal buildings. If its run by the Park Service you cannot carry in a building where Park Service employees normally work. Arlington is run by the Army which makes it a military installation. Military installations use to let state and local leos carry on the installation. I don't know about now. If you are Federal you can carry anywhere including in the buildings. I know last time I was down at Air and Space and Ellis Island before I retired they checked my ID and asked me to sign in at the desk. If you have any questions pm me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted September 8, 2015 You should be fine. Just remember that HR218 covers weapons and ammo but not magazine limitations. If you are traveling to a state that has limited magazine capacity, you still have to follow the local laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings9 5 Posted September 8, 2015 I have spent a lot of time in Washington never had an issue, pre and post retirement. Most allow you to sign in and go about your business, areas that were restricted all had lock boxes to secure your weapon and you keep the key. All the museums allowed the sign in process. Take care and be safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70gto 142 Posted September 8, 2015 What high exposure said, also it wouldn't hurt to have a copy of HR-218 with you. Im covered under HR 218 as retired LEO but I am restricted to non hollow point ammo etc in this state. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gfl216 226 Posted September 8, 2015 I called the US Capitol police and the US Diplomatic Security Service (didn't even know they existed until today) and both said as long as I have the proper credentials I should have no problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites