Why did early police forces in the United States rarely carry revolvers?

A. Most police officers lacked training and were incapable of properly using revolvers.
B. Revolvers were too expensive for early police departments.
C. The public was afraid that police would kill unarmed citizens.
D. Many police chiefs considered it “unmanly.”


D. Many police chiefs considered it “unmanly.”

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