Quote Originally Posted by Ernie Mazza
...Fed Law passed in 02 that said i can carry any place in the US but I did not feel i should since every one else was forbidden here I would not just because i was a retired LEO....
I would do it if your former department will support it on the paperwork end. If nothing else, having the federal permit could keep you out of trouble if travelling through any number of communist states such as Kali, Illinois, NJ, etc.