Licenses - Weapons / Fishing / Hunting
📘 SOP 1: Weapons License – General Police Procedure
1. License Availability
Fishing and Hunting licenses are not currently being issued.
At this time, only Weapons Licenses are available. No physical license card will be issued. Citizens may verify the status of their Weapons License through the City Services mobile application.
2. Judicial Directive – Violent Felony Restriction
Per guidance from the Chief Justice:
Any individual with a violent felony charge, past or present, is not eligible to be issued a Weapons License.
This directive is effective immediately.
Enforcement remains in place unless and until formally codified within the Penal Code update.
If clarification is requested, civilians are to be directed to:
The official bulletin within the City Services mobile application, or
Contact the Department of Justice (DoJ) directly.
3. Firearm License Requirements
The following firearms require a valid Weapons License:
Class 1 – Pistol
Class 2 – SMG / Shotgun
Class 3 – Rifle
The following non-lethal weapons do not require a license:
Nightstick
Stun Gun
Possession of a licensable firearm without a valid Weapons License will result in immediate confiscation and a criminal charge for Possession of a Class 1, 2, or 3 Firearm.
4. Legal Purchase
Firearms must be purchased from state-licensed distributors (e.g., Ammu-Nation).
All legally owned firearms must be listed in the MDT weapons database.
Firearms obtained from any other source are illegal and must be seized.
5. Firearm Ownership Limit
Citizens may own a maximum of three (3) personal firearms.
If a firearm is officially reported stolen and confirmed:
The weapon must be tagged “Stolen” in the MDT.
Replacement eligibility will be handled in accordance with department policy and G6 escalation procedures (if applicable).
6. Storage & Carry Laws
Firearms must be:
Stored securely when not being carried.
Properly holstered at all times when open carried.
Open carry is permitted only when the firearm remains holstered.
Firearms may only be discharged:
In lawful self-defense
At approved firing ranges
During authorized law enforcement activity
7. General Enforcement Rules
The following enforcement actions apply to violations involving firearms and Weapons Licenses:
Possession of an Illegal Firearm: Any individual found in possession of a firearm that is unlawfully obtained, unregistered in the MDT, or possessed without a valid Weapons License shall have the firearm immediately confiscated. The individual shall be charged accordingly, and their Weapons License shall be revoked.
Criminal Offense Committed While Carrying a Firearm (Excluding Traffic Offenses): If an individual commits a criminal offense while carrying a firearm, the firearm shall be confiscated and will not be returned. License status will be reviewed and may be revoked at supervisory discretion.
Violent Felony Committed While in Possession of a Firearm: If an individual commits a violent felony while in possession of a firearm, the firearm shall be immediately confiscated and will not be returned under any circumstances. The individual’s Weapons License shall be immediately revoked.
False Stolen Firearm Report: Any individual found to have knowingly filed a false stolen firearm report shall face criminal charges. Their Weapons License shall be immediately revoked.
All confiscations and license revocations must be fully documented in the MDT, including clear reasoning and supporting report references.
8. Weapons License Issuance Authority
Only Full Officers and above may issue new Weapons Licenses.
Reissuance requires Sergeant (SGT) approval or higher.
Officers retain discretion to deny issuance.
Licenses shall not be issued to any individual with a violent felony charge (past or present), in accordance with Judicial Directive.
9. Weapons License Issuance Process
Phase 1 – Application
Verify government-issued identification.
Confirm the applicant has no violent felony charges (past or present).
Ask the applicant when it is legally appropriate to discharge a firearm.
Create an MDT note documenting initiation of the process.
Example:
206 John Mackay – 25/03/2025 – Weapons License process started
Inform the applicant to return after 72 hours to allow for background checks.
Phase 2 – Final Approval
Confirm 72 hours have passed.
Verify no new felony charges have been filed. If they have then the citizen must return after Five (5) consecutive clean days
Reconfirm no violent felony history exists.
Conduct a minimum of two scenario-based questions.
Inform the applicant of post-discharge obligations:
Remain on scene
Call 911
Comply fully with responding officers
Ensure the applicant’s MDT profile contains an updated photo.
10. Billing
Billing is processed through the Employment Application on the mobile device. All funds collected are automatically deposited into the LSPD bank account.
New License: $1000
Reissued License: $2000
Reissuance Requirements:
Five (5) consecutive clean days (traffic tickets excluded)
No violent felonys on record
Sergeant approval
11. Issuing the License in MDT
Open the individual’s MDT profile.
Select Edit Profile → Licenses.
Add Weapons License.
Save changes.
Add MDT note documenting issuance:
Date / Call Sign – Weapons License issued
12. Revocation
A Weapons License must be revoked if:
The individual is found in possession of an illegal firearm
The individual commits a violent felony
The individual knowingly files a false stolen firearm report
Ordered by a Sergeant or higher
Serious misconduct occurs warranting revocation
All revocations must be documented in the MDT with a clear explanation and associated report reference.
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