Guns I Saw Police Using In Europe

Published on July 26, 2025
Duration: 14:56

Chris from Honest Outlaw provides an expert overview of firearms observed in use by European law enforcement. He details specific models like the LMT Defender, Glock 17 Gen 3, various Heckler & Koch platforms (USP, HK416, MP5), Beretta pistols (92/M9) and rifles (ARX160), and the CZ P10C, noting their prevalence in different countries and contexts such as airports and tactical units. The insights highlight the diverse armament of international police forces.

Quick Summary

European police forces utilize a diverse range of firearms. Tactical units in England and London may carry LMT Defender AR-15s and Glock 17 Gen 3 pistols. German police are seen with Heckler & Koch USP pistols, HK416 SBRs, and MP5 submachine guns, often with EOTech optics. Italian police commonly carry Beretta 92/M9 pistols, while Vatican military personnel use Beretta ARX160 rifles, and the CZ P10C is also observed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to European Police Firearms
  2. 01:36England & London: LMT Defender, Glock 17 Gen 3
  3. 04:43Germany: H&K USP, HK416, MP5 with EOTech
  4. 09:19Italy: Beretta 92/M9, ARX160, CZ P10C

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms are commonly used by police in Europe?

European police forces utilize a variety of firearms. In England and London, tactical units may carry LMT Defender AR-15s and Glock 17 Gen 3 pistols. German police are seen with Heckler & Koch USP pistols, HK416 SBRs, and MP5 submachine guns, often with EOTech optics. Italian police commonly carry Beretta 92/M9 pistols, while Vatican military personnel use Beretta ARX160 rifles. The CZ P10C is also observed.

Are European police officers typically armed?

Observations suggest that while many general patrol officers in Europe may be unarmed, specialized tactical units at locations like airports and train stations are frequently equipped with firearms such as LMT Defender rifles, Glock pistols, Heckler & Koch submachine guns, and other service weapons.

Which specific Heckler & Koch firearms were observed in use by German police?

During observations in Germany, police were seen carrying Heckler & Koch USP pistols. Additionally, HK416 SBRs were noted in Frankfurt, and Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns, often fitted with EOTech optics, were observed with officers at airports.

What types of Beretta firearms are used by law enforcement in Italy?

In Italy, police officers commonly carry Beretta 92/M9 pistols as their standard sidearm. Furthermore, military personnel in Vatican City were observed to be equipped with Beretta ARX160 rifles.

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