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Can police officers carry personal firearms?

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At the agency I worked for, you had no choice. The department didn't issue firearms, and you were expected to bring your own. I had never owned a gun. The requirement was that it had to be a .38 Special or .357 Magnum six-shot revolver, with a four- or six-inch barrel. read more

Generally speaking, yes. Most larger agencies will issue a standard firearm to their officers. Some smaller agencies may not have a budget to issue firearms and will allow their officers to carry their own weapon. Also, if an officer decides to carry a weapon off-duty, then generally they are allowed to carry personal firearms. read more

Icelandic police do not carry firearms with them, and few carry them in their patrol cars. Like many other similarly equipped agencies, special response units are available to use firearms if needed. Unlike in the U.K. and Ireland, all officers are trained to use firearms. read more

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