Allows full-time, compensated firefighters to carry firearms on duty with proper approval and training.
Amends the Criminal Code to permit full-time, sworn, compensated firefighters to carry a pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm on their person in public or in a vehicle if they have a valid concealed carry license, are carrying on duty, and have been approved to carry on duty by the mayor, city council, village president, town president, or village board of trustees. The firefighter must also have received weapons training according to the requirements of the Peace Officer and Probation Officer Firearm Training Act.
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