It depends on what you mean. In the U.S. most police agencies issue standard firearms to officers. In other words, if a local agency issues Sig 229 pistols to its officers, it the exact same Sig 229 that any person can go into a gunshop and purchase.
There are some exceptions though. Some special duty officers such as SWAT team members, may have machine guns. A regular citizen cannot buy a new machine gun, but can buy machine guns manufactured before a certain date, but it's a long process.
Go to the police station.
Yes
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Most manufacturers of firearms keep detailed records of various models and their respective manufacture date. Check out the Colt firearms website as a starter
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Contact the State Police.
Yes. Both the RCMP and local police forces carry firearms.
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The RAC system must be good. Many police departments use them to keep their officers and firearms safe, protected and away from the hands of criminals and children.
They can, but it's not a good career move for them. Not to mention they wouldn't be able to bring their service or backup weapon home, nor keep any firearms in their home, as a felon is prohibited from owning, possessing, or being allowed any access to firearms.
Yes, police officers typically carry firearms as part of their duty to maintain public safety and enforce the law.