SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has approved select models from Smith & Wesson Corp.’s Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series as authorized firearms.
The approval allows DEA special agents to purchase approved M&P pistols for use both on- and off-duty. Both compact and full-size models of the M&P pistol chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45ACP were approved by the DEA.
The approved pistols include the M&P9c, M&P9, M&P9L, M&P40c, M&P40, M&P45c, and both the full-size and mid-size M&P45. Agents are permitted to purchase pistols with or without night sights.
