“OFFICIAL USE” Exemption, Allowing Firearms Possession by Law Enforcement and Military Personnel
The Gun Control Act (GCA) prohibits persons subject to certain qualifying protection orders from possessing or receiving firearms and/or ammunition. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (8). However, 18 U.S.C. § 925(a)(1) exempts law enforcement and military personnel who are employees of the federal, state, or local government agencies whose government is a political subdivision of the state from certain firearm prohibitions. These prohibitions include §§ 922(g)(1)-(8), (d)(8) and (n) prohibitions while on “official duty”.
The “official use” exemption allows federal, state, and local officials to have firearms in their official capacity even if subject to a firearm disqualification. 18 U.S.C. §925(a)(1).