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18 U.S.C. § 4050 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 18. Crimes and Criminal Procedure § 4050. Secure firearms storage

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a)Definitions.--In this section--

(1) the term “employee” means a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the Bureau of Prisons; and

(2) the terms “firearm” and “qualified law enforcement officer” have the meanings given those terms under section 926B.

(b)Secure firearms storage.--The Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution--

(1)(A) provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the institution for employees to store firearms; or

(B) allows employees to store firearms in a vehicle lockbox approved by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons; and

(2) notwithstanding any other provision of law, allows employees to carry concealed firearms on the premises outside of the secure perimeter of the institution.

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