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You have earned the privilege to national concealed carry under H.R. 218: the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, but are you having difficulty finding reliable sources of information about this federal law?

We can help clear the confusion. Sheepdog Academy has trained active and retired Federal, state, county, and local law enforcement officers from more than 300 agencies across the United States. This is the most comprehensive course on LEOSA you can attend.

Our next live seminar is July 22, 2024 from 10 - 2:30 pm ET at the Rockland County Police and Public Safety Academy in Rockland County, NY. Please see the Seminars/Courses page for details on the course. Click the registration button below to register.

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Sheepdog Academy was founded in 2009 to help improve the training of the active and retired law enforcement officers and military members who help to protect and serve us all.

Sheepdog Academy has trained active and retired Federal, state, county, and local law enforcement officers from more than 300 agencies across the United States. We have regularly instructed at police academies in New York, New Jersey, and over the Internet, but have also taught in Delaware, Virginia, and Nevada. For a list of agencies represented at our seminars, please click here.

Our main instructors are Thomas Roughneen, Esq. and Sgt. Jim Gigante.

Thomas Roughneen, Esq. is a firearms attorney, former Assistant Prosecutor, a combat veteran and Army JAG, and National Guard Lieutenant Colonel. He represents LEOs in a range of weapons matters and had the privilege of representing 3 State University LEOs when the NJ State Police denied their permits to carry in retirement. Those cases, and the appeal, led to the 2017 law that expanded the right to carry to almost all uniformed police officers who retire in good standing.

Retired Sgt. Jim Gigante is a retired service Marine with over 20 years experience as a law enforcement officer. He will add practical aspects to the application of LEOSA.

We do not provide legal advice. Sheepdog Academy is a seminar business and sells educational materials. Our seminars and webinars are the best way to learn about LEOSA. You should also 'LIKE' Sheepdog Academy on Facebook for updates on LEOSA-related news and upcoming seminars & webinars.

The views expressed here and in our courses do not necessarily reflect those of any private firm or governmental agency with which any of our instructors may be affiliated.