Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers

Added eligibility for correctional probation officers to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers.

Added definition of 'qualified retired law enforcement officer' to include former correctional probation officers who separated from service under specific conditions.

Added requirements for Department of Corrections superior officers to file statements when directing officers to carry concealed firearms while off duty.

Added liability protections for appointing or employing agencies when officers carry concealed firearms as private citizens.

Changed bill title from exemption from waiting period to include purchase and possession of firearms by law enforcement officers.

Changed the statute from amending s. 790.051 (concealed carry licensing) to amending s. 790.0655 (mandatory waiting period for firearm purchases).

Established the 3-day mandatory waiting period between firearm purchase and delivery, with specific exceptions for licensed individuals and certain firearm types.

Added correctional probation officers to the list of individuals exempt from the mandatory waiting period for firearm purchases.

Added a specific definition for 'holder of a concealed weapons or concealed firearms license' that includes law enforcement, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and servicemembers.