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kraigwy · May 16, 2011, 03:43 PM

I was a MP a while before I went to Vietnam (82nd MP Company, 82 Abn Div) and after I returned (67th MP Company Ft Devins MA). We were issued a loaded mag when we were issued a pistol. We carried the pistol loaded w/empty chamber.

The only time we carried empty guns was in training. I never saw a MP being required to carry empty guns while on duty.

May 16, 2011, 03:43 PM	#4
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I was a MP a while before I went to Vietnam (82nd MP Company, 82 Abn Div) and after I returned (67th MP Company Ft Devins MA). We were issued a loaded mag when we were issued a pistol. We carried the pistol loaded w/empty chamber. The only time we carried empty guns was in training. I never saw a MP being required to carry empty guns while on duty. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071