as provided by the new Regulation, standing corps officers Category 1 while performing their tasks might require carrying and use of service weapons, ammunition, and other equipment

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“In efforts to determine the legal basis for acquiring weapons, a legal advice and analysis was sought by the Agency which led to addressing the European Commission for clarity on the way to proceed since it was confirmed that the EBCG 2.0. Regulation and the Headquarters Agreement do not provide sufficient legal basis for the Agency to acquire, register, store and transport firearms in Poland. In the meantime, all technical requirements regarding the above mentioned tender have been prepared, and, as soon as the legal situation is clarified, Frontex can launch a tender”