The trial counsel during Wednesday’s hearing alleged that Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson did not properly follow D.C. barracks’ policy for unloading his pistol.
The Marine Corps has requested money to buy 35,000 Modular Handgun Systems to replace nearly all of its M9 Beretta and 1911-variant .45 caliber pistols.
Two competitors for the Modular Handgun System contract are now for civilian consumption. The Glock 19X and the Beretta APX were both on display at the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.