Originally Posted by exerda
However, others (such as non-federal LEOs) must document their need via the described letter from their department. That letter must, to my knowledge, explain the need for such, and is not going to allow them to carry on each and every flight or when off-duty, but instead described why they need to carry in the line of duty for a given set of flights.
...not according to the local news report that I watched last night that prompted me to launch this thread in the first place.
According to the local news report, Atlanta police officers will not need a reason to carry a gun on an airplane contingent upon successful completion of specialized training. They will be permitted to do so at any time. No reason related to law enforcement is necessary. They may carry a firearm on-board of an aircraft even if the purpose of the trip is to visit their family elsewhere in the United States.
I am not arguing the point; I am simply reiterating what was reported on the local news.