Provided it's a run of the mill semi-auto or revolver, yes...
The idea of the original program was to provide LEO's with discounted price firearms because not all agencies will provide officers with issue weapons.
They were purchased on a dept letterhead signed by the Chief. Supposedly an officer can purchase a discounted firearm with personal funds for duty use. That firearm is not supposed to be sold/traded for at least one year after that purchase.
It wasn't long before the program started being abused when officers began buying several at a time and sold them at a price slightly under full price.
I don't know when FD, EMT's and Military became part of the program. From what I understand now, all you have to do is provide ID. I don't know if there are any further restrictions.
They were purchased on a dept letterhead signed by the Chief. Supposedly an officer can purchase a discounted firearm with personal funds for duty use. That firearm is not supposed to be sold/traded for at least one year after that purchase.
It wasn't long before the program started being abused when officers began buying several at a time and sold them at a price slightly under full price.
I don't know when FD, EMT's and Military became part of the program. From what I understand now, all you have to do is provide ID. I don't know if there are any further restrictions.
I've always wondered what the actual length of time is - where is this written btw (I was never able to find it)?
I don't think it's a "law", but rather a provision within the agreement between the manufacturer, the department and the officer.
Thats the way I understood it. If I remember it correctly, because there was a letterhead requirement, there were no taxes charged either.
No taxes if the agency buys it.
Individual officers pay the tax, at least that's the way it's been for me.
Michael Brown
Yes. Perfectly legal.
