I am an LEO, and have a problem perhaps some of you can help me with. I am trying to get my department to re-shape their policy on personally owned sidearms. We are allowed to carry personally owned firearms off-duty, with one exception. We are not allowed to carry any single-action automatics, therefore my beloved 1911 sits lonely in the safe. I'm looking for facts to provide my admin with as to why the 1911 is perfectly safe for carry, ignorance on their part not-withstanding. If any of you have facts on the 1911, or know where I can come up with some, help would be appreciated. Also, if you know of any (LE) agencies that permit their carry, either on, or off, duty, please let me know, that'll impress my chief. Thanks again for the help.
Eric
Eric