duty weapon
Issued service pistol
A duty weapon is the firearm an officer is required or authorized to carry while on duty.
Police departments typically issue or approve specific models as duty weapons, distinguishing them from personal firearms or backup guns: Officers must qualify annually with their duty weapon.
The term appears in law enforcement contexts and legal proceedings involving police shootings.
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- service pistolMilitary-issued handgun
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
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