Depens on where you are. In the US, ordinary citizens may own semi-auto firearms, an in most states, fully automatic firearms (machine guns). They are required to be registered with the BATFE, and a transfer tax paid when fist buying one. They are VERY expensive, but legal. In other countries, other laws.
No.
In my experience, DOD civilians are allowed in on a space-available basis.
You need to take a firearms use and safety course.
A civilian cannot own an M4 carbine because it is classified as a military firearm and is subject to strict regulations under the National Firearms Act (NFA) in the United States. The M4 is a fully automatic weapon, and civilian ownership of fully automatic firearms manufactured after 1986 is prohibited. While civilians can own semi-automatic variants of similar rifles, the specific M4 designation and its features are restricted for military use only.
In the United Kingdom, certain police officers are qualified to carry firearms.
Semi-automatic firearms, such as the 1911A1 pistol use a spring to help absorb some of the recoil energy, and use the energy to reload the pistol.
Yes, handcuffs are illegal in Massachusetts. Civilians are not allowed to own handcuffs. Only law enforcement can have and use handcuffs.
Yes, British Columbia (BC), Canada, has specific gun laws that regulate the possession, use, and sale of firearms. These laws are governed by both federal regulations under the Firearms Act and provincial regulations. In BC, individuals must have a valid firearms license to own or operate firearms, and there are strict rules regarding the storage, transportation, and use of guns. Additionally, certain types of firearms, such as automatic weapons, are prohibited.
The AR-15 is not an automatic firearm; it is a semi-automatic rifle. This means that it fires one round each time the trigger is pulled, but does not continue firing automatically like fully automatic weapons. The AR-15 is designed for civilian use, while fully automatic versions, such as the M16, are military firearms.
Typically, in instances where an imminent threat of death, serious bodily harm, or rape is present, either to the officers or to civilians.
Police themselves are civilians.
No. Especially when it comes to firearms. A convicted felon or someone convicted of a misdemeanor domestic abuse crime may not purchase, possess, or be allowed access to firearms. That sticks for life.