Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced legislation Monday that would allow qualified former special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms nationwide under the federal framework currently covering qualified retired law enforcement officers.
The Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act would amend Section 926C of Title 18 to include “qualified special operators” alongside qualified retired law enforcement officers covered by the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (LEOSA).
Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives in April 2026.
“Our Special Operations Forces spend their careers protecting the American people with unmatched discipline, judgment, and professionalism. This bill honors that reality by giving qualified special operators the...
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