A local law enforcement agency in my area is contemplating authorization of the Kel Tec P-32 pistol as a "back up" weapon.
There was a time when this agency would only authorize certain pistols for use as "off duty" weapons and none as "back up."
Then, they changed their position to essentially having no position on off duty weapons and letting the individual LEOs carry whatever they wanted under the provision of Florida law that says a LEO is authorized to carry a "firearm" anywhere in the state. (They probably thought that limited their liability.)
Now they are preparing to recognize an authorized back up pistol. This is partially, I think, in response to the fact that a large number of LEOs are carrying P-32s on duty anyway without permission.
Now, disregarding the fact that we all probably agree upon, that the .32 ACP is an inadequate round, could I have some opinions about the reliability of the Kel Tec P-32 please?
Also, I realize that Kel Tec has recently come out with the same design in .380 ACP, but that is still an inadequate round, the pistol is slightly larger and there hasn't been enough experience with it to evaluate its reliability - so I am primarily interested in the P-32.
The staff at the agency has asked for my opinion. I would like to give them an informed opinion so your replies are appreciated.
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There was a time when this agency would only authorize certain pistols for use as "off duty" weapons and none as "back up."
Then, they changed their position to essentially having no position on off duty weapons and letting the individual LEOs carry whatever they wanted under the provision of Florida law that says a LEO is authorized to carry a "firearm" anywhere in the state. (They probably thought that limited their liability.)
Now they are preparing to recognize an authorized back up pistol. This is partially, I think, in response to the fact that a large number of LEOs are carrying P-32s on duty anyway without permission.
Now, disregarding the fact that we all probably agree upon, that the .32 ACP is an inadequate round, could I have some opinions about the reliability of the Kel Tec P-32 please?
Also, I realize that Kel Tec has recently come out with the same design in .380 ACP, but that is still an inadequate round, the pistol is slightly larger and there hasn't been enough experience with it to evaluate its reliability - so I am primarily interested in the P-32.
The staff at the agency has asked for my opinion. I would like to give them an informed opinion so your replies are appreciated.
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