“They want to eliminate all firearms from inside the stadium except for the officers who are actually working. While we certainly understand that motive, especially in light of what’s happening across this earth, we feel it would be a horrific tragedy if there was a law enforcement officer in a position to stop a terrorist attack or a mass casualty incident but we’re prohibited from giving them the tools to do so.” 

McDonald says even retired officers must meet active duty standards.

The national FOP has sent a similar letter to the NFL