Most officers have trained exclusively with full-size duty guns, but back-up guns (BUGs) are a whole new animal. Check out this article by Todd Fletcher on carrying and training with a BUG, and then bookmark the following resources:
- 15 reasons to consider a snubby revolver for your backup gun
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What your department’s off duty/concealed carry training program should include
| Always | 28 % |
| Often | 8 % |
| Sometimes | 7 % |
| Rarely | 12 % |
| Never | 36 % |
| My agency prohibits backup guns | 9 % |
| Total | 1042 |