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Can FBI agents carry a different firearm at personal expense?

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2007-08-29 09:04:44
I know that standard issue for the FBI is the Glock 22 or 23. However I was wondering if, like other Police Departments, the FBI allows agents to carry a different firearm of their choice if they purchase it at their own expense? Or do they have regulations saying agents must carry the Glock?
Answered By: Matt
They have a whole list of authorized firearms that they can purchase and carry at their own expense. The list isn't going to be published, but if you ever meet an FBI Special Agent just ask them. It's not exactly a secret.
User: faulty_cortex
They must carry officially issued sidearm, in case they need to use it there is a standard slug for after-action ballistics investigation.
User: Matt
They have a whole list of authorized firearms that they can purchase and carry at their own expense. The list isn't going to be published, but if you ever meet an FBI Special Agent just ask them. It's not exactly a secret.
User: tmgirlygirl
Well, yes they can, and indeed most (all that I have met) do. They have a list of approved sidearms, and then when they are off duty its a good bet they are carrying then too.
User: pathfinder
I'm sure that they have a list of approved firearms which can be substituted for the issue weapon.
User: JD
There is a whole list of FBI approved weapons. The only catch is the individual Agents must be able to qualify with that weapon on the range to get permission to carry it off duty........
User: faulty_cortex
They must carry officially issued sidearm, in case they need to use it there is a standard slug for after-action ballistics investigation.
User: Matt
They have a whole list of authorized firearms that they can purchase and carry at their own expense. The list isn't going to be published, but if you ever meet an FBI Special Agent just ask them. It's not exactly a secret.
User: tmgirlygirl
Well, yes they can, and indeed most (all that I have met) do. They have a list of approved sidearms, and then when they are off duty its a good bet they are carrying then too.
User: pathfinder
I'm sure that they have a list of approved firearms which can be substituted for the issue weapon.
User: JD
There is a whole list of FBI approved weapons. The only catch is the individual Agents must be able to qualify with that weapon on the range to get permission to carry it off duty........

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