Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips retired after serving 23 years as a military criminal investigator and 16 years in the security and counterintelligence fields for the federal service. Today he is a security manager for a major defense contractor.

Dan serves as the LEOSA program chair for the Washington state Fraternal Order of Police. He is a regular contributor to Police1 and has also written in Police Chief magazine.

Full list of Dan Phillips results

The basics: LEOSA and constitutional/permitless carry by state
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Make sure you know the rules before crossing state lines with your firearm
Why you need LEOSA insurance
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Just as you wouldn’t operate a motor vehicle without liability insurance, you don’t want to carry a firearm without insurance either
Maintaining firearms proficiency during COVID-19
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With many ranges closed due to coronavirus restrictions, alternative practice methods are critical to maintaining your shooting skills
Understanding LEOSA exclusions and discrimination
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Most agencies do issue retiring officers the credentials that are required to carry a firearm under LEOSA, but it’s not always the case
Traveling with your concealed carry firearm: What you need to know before leaving home
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Whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile, planning ahead is key to a hassle-free trip

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