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ICE officers carrying personally owned firearms off duty

ICE officers are allowed to carry personally owned firearms off duty if they are on an ICE-approved list and have followed agency procedures. This has led to off-duty shootings, which trigger internal and federal reviews.

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Jan 8, 2026

Can ICE agents carry personal firearms during off-duty hours?

Yes — ICE officers can carry personally owned firearms off duty, but only if those weapons are on an ICE‑approved list and the officer has followed agency inspection, qualification and authorization p...