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Posted almost 6 years ago Do police departments limit the caliber of a gun an officer can carry? For example a .40 caliber or .45 caliber. If so what is the reasoning behind it. Just curious, since I did an internship at the pd and officers could only carry up to .40 caliber gun, no higher caliber. Thanks for the input. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Most modern larger departments require that all their officers carry the same weapon and even suggest or require off-duty weapons be of the same caliber so the ammo is compatible. Many city PD's will not allow officers to carry the .357 rd because of it's penetrating power which is highly understandable. You have to be aware of what damage your round will do if it misses your intended target. It is hardly idea to fire a .357 inside an apt where it will pass through a number of walls, just very poor planning. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Thanks for the info. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago And another reason for carrying the same type caliber on and off duty....,you may be able to give your buddy a few rounds in case he or she runs out if you are in a fire fight.. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago If they run out of ammo they either need to learn to shoot better or be able to become part of the pavement because they aren't getting any of mine. If I am dead, they are free to use my extra ammo then. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago i was going to say that but everone would have called me an asshole. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Carring the same weapon & caliber is common. If there was not a departmental regulation, some officers "I have seen it!", will request to carry something like a " Desert Eagle .50 Cal." Over penetration should always be a concern. I like the Glock and in a .45 cal. We use the G-22 & G-23. (.40 Cal) |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago I must admit..My first choice would be the S&W .44 maginum. But, its hard to fire more than 4 rounds and hear your radio for the next three hours. The ringing in your ears will last for about 3 days. Better stick with the 40 or 9mm. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago are you guys kidding? how many fire fights have you been in? |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago sounds like someone is watching too many "Dirty Harry" Movies....lol |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago I've fired my dad's .44 maginum(supervised by SEVERAL MATURE ADULTS) at an old broken down car and with that penetrating power I don't think it's safe to fire it anywhere but a shooting range. I would even say the bullet would pass through a body. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago I must have missed it when they made the 44 "magInum". I am familiar with the 44 Magnum, however if they have made a new weapon by the same caliber but a different name I am game to learn more about that one!... Just curious ODIN, what are you carrying these days? Our dept allows 9mm or .40, however most of our officers prefer the Sig Sauer to the Glock. I love both however I am of the opinion if you are on the street and you get in a shooting I would prefer to have another officer backing me up with the same weapon, just in case I need to utilize the other officers extra magazine. Standardizing a single weapon for the entire department to use is a very positive officer safety feature. If I roll up on a officer involver shooting where my partner needs extra ammo, I sure the hell dont think either of us have the time to have him or her shove rounds in a magazine. We could both be dumped by the time that happens. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago how many times in your long law enforcement career have you even heard of a shoot out that used up all the officers ammo and he needed another officers mags so he could stay in the battle ? are department carries glocks 40 but not for that reason alone. i carry a colt officer model 45. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago yeah just about everyone in my department has the G22. I am working on getting mine for the reason that Cowboycdm stated. You just never know when someone is going to walk through our doors with AK's blazing and if one of us drops in the heat of the battle, theres spare ammo right there. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago We carry the G22 on duty, and the only gun we can carry off duty is the G27. (both are .40 Cal for the people who don't know that) |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago thanks for all the answers. |
