Why Do The Police Rarely Use Their Guns?

Why Do The Police
Rarely Use Their Guns?
In the United States, due to the Second Amendment,
civilians can legally possess firearms,
with over 390 million handguns in society.
In tense situations,
someone might pull out not just a gun but potentially even a grenade in front of police.
However, in China, firearms are strictly controlled,
so the police face relatively lower threats.
Second, there are differences in legal authorization.
American law adheres to the “reasonable fear” principle.
If the police believe you pose a threat, they can legally empty their magazine.
On the other hand, Chinese law regarding police enforcement emphasizes the “minimum force” principle.
According to the “Police Firearms and Weapons Regulations,”
the conditions for firing a weapon are extremely strict.
For example, police may only shoot when violent crimes that seriously endanger public safety are occurring
and warnings have been ineffective.
Any mistakes lead to accountability issues.
From an emotional perspective,
Chinese police tend to be more cautious and reluctant to shoot.
Last year in Wuhan, an officer confronting a criminal hesitated to fire his weapon
and ultimately sacrificed his life.
This indirectly demonstrates that in China,
police truly won’t choose to shoot unless absolutely necessary.