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Years ago, a colleague at work was in the military as an MP - specifically, a dog handler. (Or whatever the "official" title is.)

He told me that sometimes two guys were detailed to go into town to pick up or deliver base mail at the local post office - when they went, they were issued a sidearm and five - count 'em, five - rounds of ammo.

The pistol and all five rounds of ammo had to be accounted for and turned in when they got back to base.