The West Virginia State Police will be phasing in new duty pistols next year. The Shadow Systems pistols, which fire 9mm rounds, will replace the Glock pistols troopers have been carrying since 2018.

The Smith & Wesson rifles and Remington shotguns the WVSP uses will not be replaced.

Sgt. William “Chip” Donohoe, master firearms instructor at the WVSP Academy, said the pistols will be phased in starting February 2026 as troopers come to the Academy for annual training.

Troopers will be given the option of purchasing their old duty firearms.

By the numbers

700: XR920 crossover pistols for duty weapons

80: CR920X high-subcompact pistols for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation

604: Troopers serving on the force, with 660 available positions

15: Weeks of in-service training to pass out

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