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  2. Handgun holster - Wikipedia

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    One of the most important functions of a holster is trigger coverage. Many choose to carry a firearm with a round in the chamber so that it is immediately available to use. Although some gun users believe this to be dangerous, practically all modern handguns are designed to be carried this way, with safety features that are designed to prevent ...

  3. Colt Official Police - Wikipedia

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    The Official Police was machined of fine carbon steel, with blued or nickel-plated finishes, and was offered in 4, 5 and 6 inches (100, 130 and 150 mm) barrels.Built on Colt's .41 or "E" frame, it was manufactured in a variety of chamberings, including .22 LR, .32-20 (discontinued in 1942), .41 Long Colt (discontinued in 1938), and the most common and popular, the .38 Special.

  4. FGC-9 - Wikipedia

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    The design is a remix of an earlier 3D printable firearm, the Shuty AP-9 pistol by Derwood. [12] Where the "Shuty" relied on several factory-made or machined gun parts (like the barrel) in order to be completed, the FGC-9 made ergonomic and mechanical changes to accommodate builders without access to commercial gun parts or machine shops.

  5. How often do armed police officers use their firearms?

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    In the year ending March 31, 2023, there were 18,398 firearms operations. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...

  6. Baton (law enforcement) - Wikipedia

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    Since early law enforcement professionals were very reliant on their batons there was a popular movement to outfit police batons with implements like whistles, torches/flashlights and tear gas. At least four models were built with weapon-retention devices that would deploy "sharp spikes or blades" in case a suspect tried to grab an officer's baton.

  7. Charter Arms - Wikipedia

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    The CARR, which was subsequently called the Pitbull, finally reached production in August 2011. The first Pitbull models had a 2.3" barrel and were chambered for the .40 S&W cartridge as this was the most popular U.S. law enforcement round and would enable the Pitbull to be used as a back-up gun to the .40 service pistol. [5]

  8. Law enforcement in the United States - Wikipedia

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    According to a study in a book by James Q. Wilson (Varieties of Police Behavior, 1968, 1978, Harvard University Press), there were three distinct types of policing developed in his study of eight communities. Each style emphasized different police functions and was linked to specific characteristics of the community the department served. Watchman

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