World Apr 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Queensland police recall all service-issued Glock handguns after discovery of fault causing multiple shots to fire

A malfunction was discovered during routine testing of the firearm, which is standard issue for QPS officersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland police have been forced to retest all service-issued Glock handguns after a fault was discovered in the weapon that could...

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The Guardian
by Andrew Messenger
Queensland police recall all service-issued Glock handguns after discovery of fault causing multiple shots to fire

A malfunction was discovered during routine testing of the firearm, which is standard issue for QPS officers

Queensland police have been forced to retest all service-issued Glock handguns after a fault was discovered in the weapon that could cause it to fire multiple shots.

The 40-calibre Glock is the standard-issue sidearm for Queensland police officers, and has been in service since the 1990s.

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