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18 U.S.C. § 4050

Title 18 Chapter 303 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 4050. Secure firearms storage

  • (a) In this section—
    • (1) the term “employee” means a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the Bureau of Prisons; and
    • (2) the terms “firearm” and “qualified law enforcement officer” have the meanings given those terms under section 926B.
  • (b) The Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution—
    • (1)
      • (A) provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the institution for employees to store firearms; or
      • (B) allows employees to store firearms in a vehicle lockbox approved by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons; and
    • (2) notwithstanding any other provision of law, allows employees to carry concealed firearms on the premises outside of the secure perimeter of the institution.

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