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After 20 Years Coast Guard is Changing Their Personal Defense Weapon
December 06, 2023
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:

After almost 20 years with the SIG Sauer P229-DAK as the Coast Guard's personal defense weapon (PDW), it's time to say farewell as we transition to the Glock G 19 Gen5 9mm. Officially starting in August 2023, the multi-phased transition for the Glock G19 began with Districts 8 and 9.

The FORCECOM-Weapons System Branch (FC-AWS) is implementing a phased approach . . .

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