Why would a retired LEO need one at all? According to federal law current and retired LEO's can carry regardless of state or local laws. That being said, you're better off avoiding the hassle and grabbing one.
Under LEOSA, I don't need one at all. But as per department policy, I can't claim my guns without a permit. Word is that they appreciate the necessary checks required for issuance while us retired guys are out from under their thumb. I could still buy/acquire new weapons but I'd first want to claim what I already own.
Don't look for reason here with NYC, this is a department that now has expiration dates on our retired I.D. cards.
Haha when I left NY to move to Florida I left my Off Duty weapons at a Station. Oh did I mention almost 2 years. lol. My wife was happy!
Lol... my wife's the opposite. Married for 15 of my 20 years on the job and she never said boo about my guns. A few months after retiring though, she began asking me to get my guns. Said that she felt uncomfortable knowing their are no guns in the house. When her gentle query turned to pleading, I had to get them just to calm her.
She was once a police cadet (decided against taking the job when I told her I'd never marry a cop, lol...) and knows how to handle a gun. Still, after never saying a word about them, she surprised me about wanting them back in the house.
If I drop off the map, we'll know that it was all a ruse and she was just after the insurance money. :wink: