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There are a few questions in the OPs post. I cant speak to some of them, but:
Regarding possession, a qualifying LEO can legally carry a firearm and any type of ammo in all 50 states in accordance with LEOSA (18 USC 926B). Massachusetts law regarding possession is trumped by the federal law (LEOSA). Agency policy is another matter entirely. LEOSA is worth a read and has many problems, but for the most part a qualifying LEO can carry whatever they want except a machine gun, silencer or destructive device, just on their badge/credentials. This law extends into retirement (18 USC 926C) where the problems get even bigger and can render the law useless for many.
Regarding possession, a qualifying LEO can legally carry a firearm and any type of ammo in all 50 states in accordance with LEOSA (18 USC 926B). Massachusetts law regarding possession is trumped by the federal law (LEOSA). Agency policy is another matter entirely. LEOSA is worth a read and has many problems, but for the most part a qualifying LEO can carry whatever they want except a machine gun, silencer or destructive device, just on their badge/credentials. This law extends into retirement (18 USC 926C) where the problems get even bigger and can render the law useless for many.