SB 61

Abstract

Firearms; concealed carry for law-enforcementofficers, attorneys for the Commonwealth, and judges; exceptionsto certain prohibited activities. Provides that any (i) activelaw-enforcement officer, (ii) qualified retired law-enforcement officer,(iii) attorney for the Commonwealth or assistant attorney for theCommonwealth, (iv) qualified retired attorney for the Commonwealthor retired assistant attorney for the Commonwealth, (v) judge orjustice of the Commonwealth, or (vi) retired judge or retired justiceof the Commonwealth may carry a concealed weapon about his person,hidden from common observation. The bill also permits such law-enforcementofficers, retired law-enforcement officers, attorneys for the Commonwealthor assistant attorneys for the Commonwealth, qualified retired attorneysfor the Commonwealth or retired assistant attorneys for the Commonwealth,judges or justices of the Commonwealth, and retired judges or justicesof the Commonwealth to carry a firearm in many of the areas where firearms are prohibited from being carried.