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Wow! German police carry guns - who knew? It’s not something you hear about every day, but it’s true. In Germany, police officers are allowed to carry firearms as part of their regular duties. Of course, they don’t just go around shooting people - they only use them in extreme situations. But still, it’s a bit of a shocker!
Do German Police Carry Guns? [Solved]
In Germany, police officers typically carry a pistol, but the rest of their gear varies by state. Basically, they’re equipped with a service weapon when on duty, Mechthild Hauff from the German Police University told DW.
- German police officers are authorized to carry firearms while on duty.
- This is in contrast to many other countries, where police officers do not routinely carry guns.
- The type of gun carried by German police varies from state to state, but typically includes the Heckler & Koch P30 or the Walther P99.
- Officers must be trained and certified in order to carry a firearm, and must pass regular proficiency tests.
- Firearms are only used as a last resort when all other methods of de-escalation have failed.
German police are armed with guns - they don’t mess around! It’s pretty common knowledge that they carry firearms, so if you’re ever in Germany, watch out! Plus, it’s not just handguns either; they’ve got rifles and other weapons too. So yeah, German police definitely pack heat.
