,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ebjh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,august #c1 #bjbf,mr4 ,sheehy introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to amend title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 to provide concealed carry privileges to qualified special operators4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,special ,operations ,forces ,concealed ,carry ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,highly trained special operations personnel who achieved ,expert level military marksmanship qualifications have demonstrated proficiency with firearms and a commitment to public service4 7#b7 ,their service should be recognized without undermining existing safeguards on firearm possession in sensitive places4 #c4 ,qualified special operator authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #ibf;,c of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or a qualified special operator after qualified retired law enforcement officer2 and 7,b7 by inserting or1 in the case of such a qualified special operator1 the identification required by subsection 7g7 after subsection 7d74 7b7 ,special rules for qualified special operators2 definitions ,section #ibf;,c of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,special rules for qualified special operators 7#a7 ,training and certification requirement ,an individual authorized to carry under this section as a qualified special operator shall1 at the expense of the individual1 meet the active duty standards for qualification in firearms training1 as determined by the ,state in which the individual resides1 not less recently than #a year before the date the individual is carrying the concealed firearm4 7#b7 ,concealed carry use-of-force training ,as a prerequisite to carrying under this section1 a qualified special operator shall complete a ,concealed ,carry ,use of ,force in ,society training course certified by the ,attorney ,general covering civilian legal duties1 standards of reasonable belief1 and de-escalation techniques relevant to domestic concealed carry4 7#c7 ,continuing eligibility 7,a7 ,in general ,the authority under this section shall continue only while the individual-- 7i7 maintains an honorable discharge status1 as applicable2 7ii7 maintains status as a qualified special operator2 7iii7 is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance2 7iv7 maintains eligibility under ,federal law to possess a firearm2 and 7v7 satisfies the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7,b7 ,immediate termination ,the authority under this section shall terminate immediately if the individual fails to meet the criteria under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection exempts a qualified special operator from any ,federal firearm restriction4 7#d7 ,identification for qualified veterans 7,a7 ,in general ,to be authorized to carry a concealed firearm under this section1 a qualified special operator shall carry proof of identity and qualification4 ,acceptable forms of identification include the following3 7i7 ,a photographic identification issued by the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs that-- 7,i7 identifies the individual as a qualified special operator2 and 7,,ii7 confirms the individual's status as such4 7ii7 ,a valid government issued photographic identification and official documentation of service confirming the individual's honorable discharge and status as a qualified special operator4 7,b7 ,law enforcement request ,an individual authorized to carry as a qualified special operator under this section shall present the identification described in this subsection upon request by law enforcement4 7h7 ,qualified special operator ,for purposes of this section1 the term qualified special operator means a former member of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces who attended special operations force assessment1 was screened1 evaluated and selected for qualification training1 and was awarded and held a special warfare or special operations military occupational specialty or skill designator as defined by ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7i7 ,rule of construction regarding ,navy ,special ,warfare ,service ,for purposes of records or documentation describing service in ,navy special operations roles1 service in the ,united ,states ,navy ,special ,warfare ,command includes-- 7#a7 a commissioned or warrant officer qualified in special warfare2 7#b7 an enlisted member who served as a special warfare operator2 7#c7 a ,special ,warfare ,combatant ,craft ,crewman ,warrant ,officer2 and 7#d7 an enlisted member who served as a ,special ,warfare ,combatant ,craft ,enlisted ,sailor4 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section heading ,section #ibf;,c of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the section heading by inserting and qualified special operators after officers4 7#b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections for chapter #dd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ibf;,c and inserting the following3 #ibf;,c4 ,carrying of concealed firearms by qualified retired law enforcement officers and qualified special operators4 4 #d4 ,implementation and authority 7a7 ,issuance of identification to veterans 7#a7 ,identification program ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly implement a program to issue the photographic identification described in section #ibf;,c of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any individual1 at the request of the individual1 who meets the criteria of a qualified special operator4 7#b7 ,verification ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that the application process for the program implemented under paragraph 7#a7 uses the records of each ,department to verify honorable discharge and status as a qualified special operator4 7b7 ,acceptance of proof documents 7#a7 ,alternate proof ,prior to the expiration of the #ahj-;day period described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall recognize valid service documentation as sufficient proof under section #ibf;,c of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall provide guidance to law enforcement agencies nationwide to ensure acceptance of the requisite official documentation as proof of authority to carry under ,federal law until such time as the photographic identification of the ,department of ,defense of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 as applicable1 is made available4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs are authorized to promulgate regulations and guidance to carry out this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 including the form and process for issuing photographic identification cards1 any application procedures1 consistent with section #ibf;,c of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and communication with ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement agencies regarding implementation4 #e4 ,no private right of action 7a7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act shall be construed to create any private right of action or legal claim1 including an action or claim against any government agency1 officer1 or private entity for failure to implement or comply with its terms4 7b7 ,existing remedies ,any remedy for noncompliance or violation of section #ibf;,c of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to the remedies provided under such section or other applicable law1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #f4 ,applicability ,a qualified special operator may exercise the authority to carry a firearm under section #ibf;,c of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 with the valid service documentation described in section #d7;b77#a74 #g4 ,severability ,if any provision of this ,act1 an amendment made by this ,act1 or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this ,act1 the amendments made by this ,act1 and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby4