Cedar City police transition to new weapons, prepare to dispose old inventory

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CEDAR CITY — The Cedar City Police Department is transitioning from .40-caliber handguns to 9 mm pistols and has requested to dispose of old inventory and list the weapons for sale. That is if the current owners don't buy them first.

At the April 5 Cedar City Council meeting, Police Chief Darin Adams asked council members to declare its current inventory of .40-caliber Glock handguns and other property as surplus so the items can be sold.

Many of the .40-caliber weapons are over a decade old and at the end of their lifespans. About 18 months ago, the police department began researching replacement options. Adams said 9 mm guns were previously not preferred by law enforcement because they lacked stopping power compared to .40-caliber or .45-caliber firearms.

However, after attending the FBI's National Command Course in 2021, Adams learned about a ballistics study they conducted proving that 9 mm pistols were as effective as .40-caliber handguns due to bullet formation, gunpowder and other factors.

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