Duty Arms IndexCapitol Police vs Secret Service: what guns does each carry?
The Capitol Police reportedly issues the Glock G22 (.40 S&W) as its duty pistol; the Secret Service reportedly issues the Glock G19 Gen5 MOS (9mm Luger). The Secret Service has a sourced pistol optic (Aimpoint ACRO P-2).
From current, published entries with public sources in the Duty Arms Index; data last updated Oct 10, 2026. Agency-level issue only; individual officers may carry approved alternatives.
United States Capitol PoliceFederal · Federal
Photo: RoyKabanlit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
United States Secret ServiceFederal · Federal
Representative photo: GLOCK 19 Gen5 (no MOS optic cut). Photo: Duty Arms Index (background removed). Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
Side by side
| Item | Capitol Police | Secret Service |
|---|---|---|
| Duty pistol | ||
| Duty pistol | Glock G22Reliable secondarysource 2019, not re-verified | Glock G19 Gen5 MOSReliable secondarysource 2020, not re-verified |
| Pistol caliber | ||
| Pistol caliber | .40 S&W | 9mm Luger |
| Optic | ||
| Optic | None sourced | Aimpoint ACRO P-2Official sourcesource 2026 |
| Weapon light | ||
| Weapon light | None sourced | None sourced |
| Patrol rifle | ||
| Patrol rifle | Not yet sourced | Knight's Armament SR-16Official sourcesource 2026 |
| Previous duty pistol | ||
| Previous duty pistol | — | SIG SAUER P229 |
| Agency type | ||
| Agency type | Federal | Federal |
| Public sources | ||
| Public sources | 3 | 17 |
"Not yet sourced" means no public source is in the index yet, not that the agency doesn't issue one.
What each agency carries
What gun does the United States Capitol Police carry?
The United States Capitol Police's current duty pistol is reportedly the Glock G22 (.40 S&W), per news or manufacturer reports; based on a 2019 source and not re-verified since.
Full Capitol Police loadout, history and sources →What gun does the United States Secret Service carry?
The United States Secret Service's current duty pistol is reportedly the Glock G19 Gen5 MOS (9mm Luger), with an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 optic, per news or manufacturer reports; based on a 2020 source and not re-verified since. Its current patrol rifle is the Knight's Armament SR-16 (5.56x45mm NATO), per official agency or government records (2026).
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