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Yes. They would not be very effective against criminals with guns with just a badge.

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When were police officers given the right to carry guns?

(in the US) Law Enforcement officers have always been armed.


Why is the us post office buying ammo?

It has a police force- the US Postal Inspection Service. They carry guns and require training and practice.


Do parking officers carry guns in the US?

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Where can peace officers carry guns?

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(in the US) Yes, all law enforcement officers are armed. In other nations; Some are armed and some are not (e.g.: the United Kingdom), in still others the police routinely carry even heavier weapons than what is the norm in the US.


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Some do, some don't.


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Do members of the bomb squad carry guns?

In the US Members of police bomb squads are police officers, the same as any patrol officer. As such, their job may entail the use and carrying of firearms. The bomb squad in the UK are members of the British Army, they are trained to use weapons in a combat situation but do not carry weapons on the streets of the UK.


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The lights that com out of guns are only used by police officers and the US army.


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Yes. It may require a license or permit, but yes.


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