S. 2993: Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act of 2025, aims to allow certain legal professionals to carry concealed firearms. The legislation modifies existing laws to include qualified prosecutors and federal judges in the category of individuals permitted to carry concealed firearms at the federal level. Here are the key aspects of the bill:

Provisions for Current Prosecutors and Federal Judges

• The bill amends Section 926B of Title 18 of the United States Code to explicitly allow qualified prosecutors and federal judges to carry concealed firearms, alongside current qualifications for law enforcement officers.
• These individuals must possess photographic identification issued by their respective agencies that verifies their status (as a prosecutor or judge) and a certification that indicates they have met the relevant firearms training standards.
• If their agency has not authorized them to carry firearms, they must have certification from their state or a certified instructor confirming they meet the qualifications required to carry firearms.

Provisions for Retired Prosecutors and Federal Judges

• The bill also modifies Section 926C, allowing qualified retired prosecutors and federal judges to carry concealed firearms under similar conditions as those imposed on their active counterparts.
• Retired individuals must have valid identification signifying they were employed in those capacities and a recent certification indicating they have met firearms training standards.

Definitions of Qualified Personnel

• A qualified prosecutor is defined as a full-time employee who is licensed to practice law and prosecutes criminal or juvenile cases.
• A qualified federal judge holds a position established under the Constitution and is not under any disciplinary actions that would affect their ability to carry a firearm.
• Additionally, both active and retired individuals must not be under the influence of any substances that impair their judgment and should not be prohibited by law from owning a firearm.

Technical Changes and Regulation Authority

• The bill includes technical amendments to existing laws to streamline the language and definitions regarding firearm carry rights for these additional categories of officials.
• It grants the Attorney General and the Director of the Administrative Office of United States Courts the authority to issue regulations to implement these changes effectively.

Impact on Firearm Definitions

• The bill retains existing definitions of firearms while excluding specific categories such as machine guns and silencers. It ensures that the regulations around the types of firearms permitted for carry are consistent with federal law.

Implementation

The amended legislation aims to enhance the safety and security of prosecutors and judges, potentially providing them with the means to protect themselves while performing their duties.

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