Glock recently released a press release (see below) stating that 65% of law enforcement agencies in the US currently use Glock pistols as their primary service weapon and that number continues to grow. So what’s the other 35% waiting for?!
A Growing Number of US Law Enforcement Agencies Make the Switch to GLOCK Pistols
SMYRNA, Ga. – April 18, 2017 GLOCK, Inc. continues to grow a presence as the primary service weapon of choice for US law enforcement agencies. While GLOCK is currently the preferred pistol for 65% of law enforcement agencies, those numbers continue to grow. During the first quarter of 2018, GLOCK was pleased to welcome over a dozen new agencies making the switch from competitor pistols.
Among the agencies to choose GLOCK over several competitors are the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the West Virginia State Police. Lt. Robert Perry from the West Virginia State Police said “The GLOCK out performed any other manufacturer tested,” which has led to the selection and ordering of 850 GLOCK 17 Gen5 pistols. “The WV State Police has always prided itself in providing the best available equipment to its members and that is why we have chosen GLOCK,” said Perry.
“Reliability is synonymous with GLOCK: the weapons work when you need them to. In law enforcement, a weapon’s reliability can mean the difference between life and death,” said LCpl Colbert with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. “When our officers leave for work every day there’s usually only two things we make absolutely sure we have – our GLOCK and our body armor!”
“GLOCK has been providing reliable firearms to law enforcement agents who protect and serve for over 30 years,” stated GLOCK, Inc. VP Josh Dorsey. “Our reputation of reliability, durability, and safety has been at the foundation of our agency partnerships and we look forward to continuing to exceed their expectations.”
GLOCKs safe and reliable design coupled with the highest level of customer support make them the number one choice of law enforcement in the United States. The cost effectiveness of pistol maintenance and quality customer service are critical issues for any law enforcement agency. “We are excited to welcome these agencies to the GLOCK family and to provide consistent reliability to those who go into harm’s way,” said GLOCK, Inc. VP Josh Dorsey.
About GLOCK, Inc.
GLOCK is a leading global manufacturer of firearms. The simple, safe design of GLOCK’s polymer-based pistols revolutionized the firearms industry and made GLOCK pistols a favorite of military and law enforcement agencies worldwide and among pistol owners. In 2018, GLOCK celebrates its 32nd Anniversary in the United States. Renowned for featuring three safeties, GLOCK pistols offer users of every lifestyle confidence they can rely on. GLOCK, Inc. is based in Smyrna, Georgia. For more information, please visit us.glock.com.
Yes must be shitty having one of the most reliable guns out there. Maybe they should do like the US army and get Sigs. Even though Glock had longer rounds between malfunctions , and outperformed the Sig. the Sig cane in second place during the trials but had a lower cost per Pistol so they were awarded the contract. The Navy seals who can pick what fun they want, unlike regular units, switched to the Glock 19.
You know the Seals must know nothing about pistolscompared to your vast knowledge. It must be GRET to be as smart as you are.
I am sure your airsoft tactical team and 3 months on Glock Talk has made you both all knowing and very confident in your ability to engage in internet combat. But maybe someday when you grow up and leave your mom’s basement, you can buy a real gun, get some training, and then you will find out how things work in the real world. I am pretty sure you would never make it on a PD but there’s always mall security.
The other 35% have bosses who understand guns/shooting and don’t want the generic cheap one-size-fits-none 40 year old design. I feel bad for those LEO’s stuck with low bid.