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2. Handgun holster - Wikipedia

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   Law enforcement and military personnel wear these when a bulky vest or a full belt (as in the case of K9 officers) makes belt carry unhelpful, or when they want an alternative to another holster. Western style holsters of this type, known as buscadero holsters, were worn by many actors in Western films and TV shows set in the 1800s, even though ...

3. Berns-Martin - Wikipedia

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   Because the Berns-Martin split-front holsters can only be used with revolvers (the rear loop of the trigger guard being engaged to grasp the revolver), [7] and the near universal adoption of semi-automatic pistols by American law enforcement in the 1980s, the split-front revolver holster has fallen out of favor with American police forces since ...

4. Concealed carry - Wikipedia

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   While most law enforcement officers carry their handguns in a visible holster, some officers such as plainclothes detectives or undercover agents carry weapons in concealed holsters. In some countries and jurisdictions, civilians are legally required to obtain a concealed carry permit in order to possess and carry a firearm.

5. Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly ...

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   Orlando Harris’ family pleaded with Missouri police to confiscate the 19-year-old’s bullet-proof vest, ammunition and AR-15-style rifle. They knew his mental health was fragile after more than ...

6. List of police firearms in Canada - Wikipedia

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   Service Revolver USA: Standard issue sidearm: British Columbia Provincial Police British Columbia: Provincial: 1871–1950: Smith & Wesson Heavy Duty.38 S&W Special: Service Revolver USA: Canadian Military Police Corps Canada: Military: 1917–1920: Colt M1911, Colt New Service, and S&W Hand Ejector 2nd Model.45 ACP .455 Webley .455 Webley

7. Bulletproof vest - Wikipedia

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   These early vests could absorb the impact of handgun rounds such as .22 Long Rifle, .25 ACP, .32 S&W Long, .32 S&W, .380 ACP, .38 Special and .45 ACP traveling at speeds of up to 300 m/s (980 ft/s). [18] To overcome these vests, law enforcement agents began using the newer and more powerful .38 Super, and later the .357 Magnum cartridge.