My company will finally be putting me through firearms certification very soon. I've been told I have the option of certifying with the company-issued S&W 9mm or my own personal weapon.
I've heard different things regarding the liability issue of carrying a personal weapon on duty. In my case, the company is giving me the option of certifying with and carrying my personal weapon as my duty weapon in lieu of using a company-owned gun. Good idea? If they're letting me use my own weapon, it seems that liability would be transferred to them if I ever used it while on duty, but IANAL. FYI: This is in Washington.
Edit: Also, should I choose to carry my personal weapon, any thoughts on what calibers I should consider/avoid due to any legal issues, or is it all the same as long as I can certify with it?
I've heard different things regarding the liability issue of carrying a personal weapon on duty. In my case, the company is giving me the option of certifying with and carrying my personal weapon as my duty weapon in lieu of using a company-owned gun. Good idea? If they're letting me use my own weapon, it seems that liability would be transferred to them if I ever used it while on duty, but IANAL. FYI: This is in Washington.
Edit: Also, should I choose to carry my personal weapon, any thoughts on what calibers I should consider/avoid due to any legal issues, or is it all the same as long as I can certify with it?
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