LAPD Duty Weapons

[CaliGunOwner]

Issue weapon is still the 92fs but officers have been transitioning to the G22 & G27...there are still many who get a j-frame in either a 442/642 or 638 as a back up.

[bluestaterebel]

Issue weapon is still the 92fs but officers have been transitioning to the G22 & G27...there are still many who get a j-frame in either a 442/642 or 638 as a back up.

i don't believe that berettas are issued anymore.

[rorschach]

i don't believe that berettas are issued anymore.

I believe G22's are issued at the Academy nowadays.

[retired]

LASO is all Beretta.

Not quite correct. The 92f is the issued weapon, but deputies, at their own expense, can purchase the H&K USP45. They have to qualify with it just like they do with the Berettas.

This why the range sells the Winchester Ranger ammo in 9mm and 45cal.

I just noticed the post about 9mm p2000. That must have happened since I've retired.

Reminds me of a guy I was an Explorer with, who wanted to join the LAPD just because they had "cooler badges" than the CHP or LASO.

I believe our badges are nicer looking, plus as a last resort, we can throw them and the sharpened edge (not stock lol) will take care of the bg. Try that with the LAPD badges. lol

Here is a little piece of trivia: It wasn't until the 80s IIRC, that the CHP changed the wording on their badges to Police Officer. Before that, they used to say, "Traffic Officer."

Here is another: When the first shootings started on the fwys due to road rage, they would get the initial call since it was on the fwy, but we (LASD) would get the handle and take the report and suspects, if any were still around. I recall going to one such call and the CHP Sgt. stated they would take the handle since it happened on the fwy. My hat was off to him for doing what was right. After that, they started taking all of those type calls in our area (Walnut/San Dimas-10, 60 and 57 fwys).

[rorschach]

Here is a little piece of trivia: It wasn't until the 80s IIRC, that the CHP changed the wording on their badges to Police Officer. Before that, they used to say, "Traffic Officer."

It was in 1995, just before the CSP-CHP merger, and it was changed from "Traffic Officer" to just "Officer". My understanding was the change was a result of CHP's expanding role in non-traffic related areas, especially since swallowing the CSP, and many State Police officers who remained at their previous assignments did not want to be titled "Traffic Officers".

[SoCalDep]

LASD issues the Beretta 92F or 92FS. The following are approved on-duty pistols:

Beretta 92F series including compact, Vertec, 90-Two
HK P2000 LEM 9mm
HK USP 45 and USP 45 Compact
S&W 2nd and 3rd Gen DA .45's with safety/decocker
Beretta Cougar .45
Ruger P90

The department is currently testing the S&W M&P and Sig P220 for optional on duty carry.

The following pistols are approved for backup/off-duty (on-duty guns may also be used off duty or as a backup):

Beretta Cougar 9mm and .45, full size or mini
S&W 2nd or 3rd Gen 9mm or .45 with features as above
HK P9
HK P7, P7M8, P7M13
HK P2000SK
(I might be missing a couple too...)


and most any 5 or 6 shot .38 or .357 revolver from Colt, S&W, or Ruger. Mandated rounds are all .38 Special 135gr Gold-Dot +P r Win Ranger 110gr +P+.

9mm mandated round is 147gr Win Ranger-T
Current .45 round is Win +P 230gr Ranger-T but rumor is we're gonna switch this year.


Current shotty is the Ithaca 37...I think we are going to the Rem 870 but who knows how long it'll take to transition.

Rifle qualified deps can carry the dept. AR-15's in the trunk. Mostly surplus M16A1's converted to semi-auto. The dept is slowly transitioning all of them to RRA upper receivers (not the whole upper, just the receiver) with Eotecs.

We are allowed to purchase CTC lasergrips and use them on the Beretta, Ruger, or revolvers if we take a familiarization class.

The department also recently approved pistol mounted lights and light/laser units for patrol and there is a rumor that we might be allowed to purchase our own AR15's, but I doubt it....

LASD SEB (our SWAT team) mainly utilizes HK MP5's, though also deploys M4's. Sidearm is Beretta 92F/FS with Surefire lights. I've never seen anyone on SEB with anything other than the Beretta.

I carry a Beretta 92FS Vertec Inox with CTC lasergrips and a Surefire X200 lgiht. Backup is a Ruger SP101.

[hk-p2000]

what the cut-off age for the Los Anleles Sheriff and the LAPD. casue my Brother is thinking of applying he is 28years old.

[bluestaterebel]

what the cut-off age for the Los Anleles Sheriff and the LAPD. casue my Brother is thinking of applying he is 28years old.

there is no age limit for lapd, not sure bout lasd i think its the same.

[Sheldon]

I know for a while the LAPD dropped the age limit, but I thought they re-enacted it due to some really old recruits retiring after only a few years out of the academy. I though the age limit was 35 or something like that.

I looked on the internet and found an old recruitment posting for the LAPD looking for people in Colorado in 2000 and they mentioned the 35 age limit, but the LAPD site makes no mention of any age limit.......maybe they dropped it again??

[retired]

SoCalDep, thanks for correcting and adding to what I said. I wasn't aware they had added those semi autos. I knew about the revolvers, just didn't mention them. I guess with being gone almost 5yrs. and out of the field since 97, I should have probably just let that go.

Out of curiosity, do we know each other from either tactical forums or police1; I knew someone with that handle who at the time was a CJ. I'm tan/grn on those sites.

I think it is great they have made and are considering more options for you guys. I remember the negative talk from some when the dept. decided to switch from the wheel gun (S&W Model 15) to the Beretta 92f.

Being lefty, I always like the Ithaca, but they have had those since before I got on in '76; I'm surprised they haven't all broken by now.

[SoCalDep]

They pretty much have all broken...Today mine had a cracked stock but at least it had actual intact rifle sights....They do work though...

Yes, I am a member of tactical forums and I remember you...I haven't posted there for some time...In fact, I forgot about it for a while....Patrol training and all that made the internet use a bit less common. I was at North but now I'm up in BFE (actually BFE south...PLM)

I'm having a blast in patrol and it's wierd to think I've been out almost a year now.

Wasn't correcting you, just figured I'd add the changes that have occurred. The department seems to have become much more responsive over the last two or so years, at least as far as gear goes....45's, lasers, GPS units, LED lights, and deputies bringing laptops to write reports in the cars...Things are definately changing. I'm still pretty low tech except for the firearm/tactical light area. I don't have a GPS, but really, I'm at a point that I rarely even need to look at the map. I like not having to depend on the little electronic satelite box thing.

And for the other post/question...I don't think LASD has an age limit. I believe they dropped it and I've seen some OLD applicants. (Like they look like my grampa and I'm not young!) There was a guy in my academy class almost 6 years ago who was I think 43, and one of the top athletes. 28 is not an issue.

[hk-p2000]

thanks for the reply SoCalDep about the age limit I let him know.

[Max-the-Silent]

Hey guys-

I was at school today and spoke with the LAPD recruiters about taking the first test. I have always been interested in becoming a police officer but was not always the first choice. They might be easier to get the job with since they have a lack of applicants and are on a hiring binge with the new trash tax .

What carry weapons does LAPD allow? Are they issued or personally owned? I prefer carrying a Hi-power or 1911- does LAPD allow this?

I know LAPD approved kimber 1911's for the SWAT but I was not sure if it was okay for patrol officers....

What about backup/ankle guns with LAPD? A nice j-frame or seecamp sound good to me.

-EB

Good on you for considering a job in LE.

LAPD is fairly narrow on duty guns - and truth be told, worrying about a possible duty weapon should be far down on your list of priorities at this point.

Your first concern should be where your duty station will be after graduation from the Academy.

[Blackflag]

No offense to anybody here...but to you guys thinking about taking that job: there must be something better you can do with your life.

[bluestaterebel]

No offense to anybody here...but to you guys thinking about taking that job: there must be something better you can do with your life.

offense taken. what better thing are you doing with your life?