So I was having a conversation with a LEO the other day and we got to talking about guns. It turns out this guy is a gun enthusiast, although apparently not fully versed in MGLs (he believed LTC-B holders are not allowed to own high cap shotguns and rifles, but that's a separate issue that he can work out on his own).
But anyway he claimed that cops, while not on duty, may own rifles with all 5 evil features of an assault rifle including rifles that are not issued by the department or meant for duty use. He said that his personal rifles all have the evil features of assault rifles and that he has many high-cap mags (post ban) that are for both department purposes and personal use. Are LEOs exempt from the AWB and high cap mag regulations even while off duty and using their personal firearms?
He also claimed that retired LEOs may legally own "assault" rifles and post ban high cap mags, since they are still legally considered LEOs. Is anything that this guy said true? I know they can be in possession of post-ban high cap mags and assault rifles while on duty or in the performance of their duties, but does this applies to personal guns and retired cops as well?
But anyway he claimed that cops, while not on duty, may own rifles with all 5 evil features of an assault rifle including rifles that are not issued by the department or meant for duty use. He said that his personal rifles all have the evil features of assault rifles and that he has many high-cap mags (post ban) that are for both department purposes and personal use. Are LEOs exempt from the AWB and high cap mag regulations even while off duty and using their personal firearms?
He also claimed that retired LEOs may legally own "assault" rifles and post ban high cap mags, since they are still legally considered LEOs. Is anything that this guy said true? I know they can be in possession of post-ban high cap mags and assault rifles while on duty or in the performance of their duties, but does this applies to personal guns and retired cops as well?