Quote Originally Posted by merl View Post
Why would police want to be exempt from microstamping? It doesn't actually detract from the function of the gun, just adds to cost (leaving all the other issues aside).

Could it be because it was expected that manufacturers would not implement it and it could leave LEO without modern firearms? hmmmm...
This is why every gun law passed for common citizens should apply to citizen police forces, security officers and any other non US military force.