HR 218, also known as the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) (18 USC §926C), is a federal law that creates a pathway for qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm across state lines. HR 218 was signed into law in 2004 and has been amended twice since then.
HR 218 applies when a qualified officer meets the criteria established by the federal law and is carrying the firearm in accordance with any concealed carry laws of the state or jurisdiction where the individual is traveling or residing. Each officer is responsible for researching and adhering to the applicable laws of the state or jurisdiction.
Qualified retired law enforcement officers are required to have a photographic identification issued by the agency from which the individual separated from service as a law enforcement officer that identifies the person as having been employed as a police officer or law enforcement officer, and having honorably retired from service. Qualified retired law enforcement officers must also complete firearms qualifications annually. The State of Oregon does not have an established standard for firearms qualification nor does it certify firearms instructors; therefore, the qualification can be satisfied through the former employer, any law enforcement agency in Oregon, or through alternative resources that follow standards set by any law enforcement agency in Oregon.
DPSST does provide some best practices for firearms qualifications and a sample qualification card detailed below.