Concealed Carry, Firearms Purchase, and LEO Hiring

796 Views 14 Replies 14 Participants Last post by MilitaryPower, Aug 20, 2009

brocal01

Discussion Starter · Aug 18, 2009

Hi everyone. I've been a long time reader, but this is my first official post.

I just turned 21 and have been saving up for my first handgun purchase. As I was mulling over the prospect, several possible concerns arose, this being the primary one:

I hope to eventually become a federal LEO after I graduate college. In light of the rather rigorous hiring process, I was thinking that owning firearms, particularly pistols, may be a bit of a hinderance. They might reason, incorrectly of course, that I desire to become an LEO for the power of a badge and gun.

I was just wondering if any of you might have some thoughts on the matter. As I'm currently in school anyway, and cannot have a gun on campus, waiting a little while wouldn't be that difficult.

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64zebra

· #2 · Aug 18, 2009

I wouldn't consider that at all to be a negative on you in the application process.
They will be looking at a whole lot of other things in making their hire/no hire decision.

shooterX

· #3 · Aug 18, 2009

I can't imagine that it would have a negative impact on you attempting a career in Federal LE.

SIXTO

· #4 · Aug 18, 2009

It doesnt matter a hill of beans. There are plenty of other indicators if you have that problem.

pcon

· #5 · Aug 18, 2009

SIXTO said:
It doesnt matter a hill of beans. There are plenty of other indicators if you have that problem.

Agreed...and welcome to DC!

Agave

· #6 · Aug 18, 2009

SIXTO said:
It doesnt matter a hill of beans. There are plenty of other indicators if you have that problem.

10-4. I'm a federal LEO and I applied for my handgun permit the day after I turned 21.

BikerRN

· #7 · Aug 19, 2009

Having your CCW Permit and owning firearms weren't even an issue when I applied.

As Sixto said, there are lots of other indicators.

Biker

dukalmighty

· #8 · Aug 19, 2009

Yep usually the cape and spandex underwear are dead giveaways

semperfi.45

· #9 · Aug 19, 2009

They might just reason that you like guns and that you like to shoot. I could never find fault with that.

brocal01

Discussion Starter · #10 · Aug 19, 2009

Sounds like I may be able to put my savings to good use sooner than expected. Thanks a lot for the replies!

Avenger

· #11 · Aug 19, 2009

It shouldnt have a negitive impact. Having your permit is your right. Good luck.

varob

· #12 · Aug 19, 2009

I wouldn't worry to much about that. Just keep a good level head, and you should do just fine.

Welcome to the forum

XD 45

· #13 · Aug 19, 2009

welcome to DC

kellyII

· #14 · Aug 19, 2009

Hello and welcome aboard, dont sweat it,
If you went out and purchased 10 guns in one day then yea that might throw up a red flag somewhere, but owning and buying a weapon is not an issue

MilitaryPower

· #15 · Aug 20, 2009

Shoot, they hired me! Not federal, but government nonetheless. Of course, the psychological test did ask me all the wrong questions . . .

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