Signed by Governor Scott Walker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the possession of a firearm in school zones for qualified out-of-state, former and off-duty law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a qualified out-of-state law enforcement officer to possess a firearm on school grounds if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to, the following conditions (Sec. 3):
• The officer is not carrying a firearm silencer; 
• The officer is not under the influence of an intoxicant; and
• The weapon is not a machine gun or a destructive device. 

• Authorizes a former officer to possess a firearm on school grounds if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to, the following conditions (Sec. 3):
• The former officer met the training standards and qualifications for active law enforcement officers to carry firearms;
• The former officer is not carrying a firearm silencer;
• The former officer is not under the influence of an intoxicant;
• The former officer is not prohibited under federal law from possessing a firearm; and
• The weapon is not a machine gun or a destructive device.

• Authorizes an individual who is employed by a public agency in the state as a law enforcement officer to possess a firearm on school grounds if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to, the following conditions (Sec. 2):
• The agency has authorized the individual to carry a firearm;
• The individual is not prohibited under federal law from possessing a firearm;
• The individual is not carrying a firearm silencer;
• The individual is not under the influence of an intoxicant; and
• The weapon is not a machine gun or a destructive device.

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