Columbus, GA — Heckler & Koch is pleased to announce Muscogee County School Police located in Columbus, GA has upgraded their pistol to the HK VP9. The VP9 was selected for this upgrade primarily for its superior safety features, performance, and reputation.
The VP9 is a striker fired, semi-automatic, polymer-framed handgun chambered in 9mm with the capability to mount optics. The VP9 is Heckler & Koch’s best-selling pistol design and has successfully passed multiple ammunition endurance testing exceeding 15,000 rounds. Specific for Law Enforcement, the VP9 performance has been validated by the US Department of Justice as meeting standard NIJ Standard 0112.03 (Revision A).
“Many departments are looking close at the VP9 due to its drop test, reliability, accuracy, and ergonomics. HK has some hometown pride with Muscogee County School Police now that they will safeguard the district where HK USA calls home,” Law Enforcement Sales Manager Jason Whitten said.
Safety / Readiness related features of the VP9 include:
· Red colored striker is a visual indicator of the pistol’s condition of readiness to fire.
· Tactile and visible loaded chamber indicator on extractor.
· A trigger safety blocks rearward trigger movement unless fully pressed.
· Internal safeties include firing pin safety (drop safety), disconnector, and
disassembly safety
· Do not have to “pull trigger” to disassemble
· NATO AC/225 and NIJ testing performance
Interested parties should contact Heckler & Koch’s Law Enforcement Sales Manager Jason Whitten at: Jason.whitten@heckler-koch-us.com
About Heckler & Koch
Heckler & Koch is the world’s premier small arms systems company and a major supplier to global military, law enforcement agencies, and civilian shooters. An innovative leader in design and manufacturing, Heckler & Koch provides technologically advanced firearms, logistical support, training, and specialized services with the highest standards of innovation and reliability to its customer base. Heckler & Koch’s well-known range of products include the USP series pistols, MP5 submachine gun, the MP7 Personal Defense Weapon, the G36 weapon system, the HK416 enhanced carbine, HK45, P30, and most recently VP series pistols.