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[–] PMYA 1 points (+1|-0)

I think this is a very large issue with the way police handle things in the US. If you're old/overweight and have no kind of physical training, your gun is the only option you have.

In the UK we have fitness tests and stuff, minimum height requirements etc. so officers don't find themselves in a situation where they can be physically overwhelmed by someone.

[–] Kannibal [OP] 2 points (+2|-0)

with appropriate skills, size matters a lot less.

physical fitness is an issue though, especially for those on desk duty.