The Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) only issues the LEOSA cards to retired DCI agents. Retired federal agents and out-of-state LEO's who reside in Wisconsin must submit their application to the Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES), Criminal Information Bureau (CIB), Firearms Unit in order to obtain the LEOSA card. For information about LEOSA (a/k/a/ HR-218), check out this FAQ documents and other instructions.
Process for Retired Federal And Out-Of-State Law Enforcement Officers
A. CERTICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident
- Applicant is not prohibited from processing a firearm under federal or state law
- Applicant separated in good standing from service as a law enforcement officer at a law enforcement agency
- Applicant has aggregate service of at least 10 years or separated due to service-connected disability after completion of probation
- Applicant provides documentation satisfying s. 175.49 (3)(b)l-3. Wis. Stats. on DOJ form DJ-LE-290
- Applicant must complete firearms qualification required for active Wisconsin law enforcement officers as denoted in s. 175.49(3)(b)5. Wisc. Stats.
- Applicant will provide type of firearm applicant is certified to carry
- Applicant will provide a photograph with the application. The photograph required for a certification card must meet the requirements for a passport photo:
- In color
- Printed on photo quality paper
- Taken in front of a plain colored background
- Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
- With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size (no larger)
- Please do no staple your photo to the application
B. WHAT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION
Applicant will submit a signed and completed application form containing:
- Current and valid Wisconsin driver license or identification card number (not expired, cancelled, denied, surrendered or voided)
- Acceptable proof of firearms qualifications: Minimum Standards Handgun Qualification Course certificate issued by LESB firearm instructor (see requirements on page 3 of application)
- Payment of $25 (check or money order)
- Current photograph (see photograph requirements on page 1 of application for details). Please do not staple photo to application.
- A signed form from the former federal officer’s agency affirming compliance with s. 175.49(3)(b) l-3, Wisc. Stats. Affirmation Form
- Send all documents and payment to:
- Wisconsin Department of Justice
- ATTN: Firearms Unit
- P.O Box 7130
- Madison, WI 53707-7130
Process for Retired DCI Agents
For retired DCI agents attending one of the four DCI LEOSA qualification courses listed below, the agent is required to submit the following forms and documents to DCI:
**NOTE: The applicant is required to write in the four Uniform Gun Handling Safety Rules under "Description of Risks" on the Liability Waiver form. Forms left blank or incorrectly filled out will be rejected.
The photograph required for a certification card must be included with the application. The recently taken photograph must meet the requirements for a passport photo:
- In Color
- Printed on photo quality paper
- Taken in front of a plain colored background
- Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
- With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size (no larger)
If the retired agent attends a qualification course sponsored by another agency or technical college, and is administered by a DOJ T&S certified firearms instructor, the agent must submit the certificate of qualification issued by that organization, along with form 261a2 Retiree Application, and 261a3 Liability Waiver and a recent photograph (see photograph requirements above) to DCI.
Send all application materials to:
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Division of Criminal Investigation - HR218
Kathy Hernandez
PO Box 7857
Madison, WI 53707-7857
Upon successful qualification and submission of all the application materials, the LEOSA card will be issued to the retiree.
DCI Sponsored LEOSA Qualification
For questions and to register please contact:
Kathy Hernandez
dcitraining@doj.state.wi.us
608-982-1732
DCI will provide four opportunities yearly for retired DCI agents and retired federal or out-of-state law enforcement officers who meet the requirements under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act to qualify with their sidearm. Applicants are required to provide 50 rounds of ammunition per weapon, per attempt of the WI DOJ Qualification Course, their own ear and eye protection, and any range fees required.
Important: All participants will be expected to have paperwork completed, $20 for the range fee (unless you are qualifying in Wausau) and be ready by start time.