[Rick Lee]

Matt, most police departments use SIG's or Glocks, so every few yrs. they turn them in for new ones from the factory. The factory goes over them and "certifies" them, also with a warranty. Since most cops never take their guns out of their holsters, you can find some almost new guns for around half the original purchase price with the CPO deal. I guess renting is the way to go if you don't know anyone who can take you to the range to show you their guns. You must know someone who can take you. It's also important to be fanatical about safety and gun etiquette when at the range, which a friend can show you.