True or False: Federal law prohibits retired law enforcement officers from carrying concealed firearms across state lines.

Federal law does not prohibit retired law enforcement officers from carrying concealed firearms across state lines, making the answer true. In fact, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) enables qualified former law enforcement personnel to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction within the United States, regardless of state or local laws. This federal law is designed to honor the service of retired officers and grants them specific rights to ensure their ability to carry firearms for personal protection, highlighting their status as law enforcement veterans.

The other options touch on scenarios that are not accurate under current federal law. For instance, the idea that retired officers cannot carry firearms if they have been retired for more than five years is incorrect, as LEOSA applies to officers who meet the qualifications regardless of the duration of their retirement. Furthermore, the implication that police officers would be restricted from carrying in certain states with strict gun laws also misrepresents LEOSA’s intent, which ensures that qualified officers can exercise their rights irrespective of varying state regulations.