Can EMS conceal carry on the job?

The general opinion and the typical thought of the public is that of the various divisions within the realm of Public Safety as provided by either a municipality or county (Police, Fire-Rescue, EMS) that only law enforcement has a recognized need to have the means of lethal force in order to deliver their special service (do their job). read more

The carrying of concealed weapons by on-duty EMS personnel—if it is allowed at all—must be done only after careful consideration of your state firearms laws, EMS regulations, immunity statutes, and training and safety concerns. read more

Support for EMS and firefighters to legally carry weapons on duty is steadily growing. Concealed carry laws have been proposed in Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Florida and New York. And other states are quickly preparing to follow the trend. read more