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[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 50 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Many police can and do carry their own firearms. I could see a rural or just general chud cop carrying a 1911, which is 7+1.

[–] boredtortoise@lemm.ee 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Klear@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

Makes it a bit easier to gauge if you're feeling lucky, punk.

[–] turnipjs@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol#Users

Wikipedia lists some use by SWAT and such but it doesn't mention any normal police use in the US.