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Entire state’s police handguns recalled
Routine checks found a fault that can fire multiple rounds, and police will test more than 15,000 handguns before returning them to duty.
- The Queensland Police Service began prioritizing testing of more than 15,000 service-issued Glock handguns following discovery of a malfunction that could cause weapons to fire multiple rounds during a single trigger pull.
- Many of these Glocks were procured between 1999 and 2003, making them more than two decades old, which prompted the Queensland Police Union to raise concerns about equipment reliability and age.
- Deputy Commissioner Chris Stream confirmed that "every single Glock in the service" requires testing, though no operational incidents involving the faulty firearms have been identified in the field.
- Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior demanded a full replacement of the entire fleet if the issue is widespread, emphasizing officers need the best equipment for their dangerous work.
- Testing is being conducted across all regions, commands, and divisions to ensure safety, while the QPS works directly with suppliers to identify and rectify the fault.
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