Again I think it all depends on if you are talking about a foot patrol or car patrol. If It were a driving patrol and it is lawful to carry a rifle in your vehicle then as one of the laws of a gun fight says, never use a hand gun when you can use a rifle. I would of course still carry my had gun on me in case I had to leave the car for some reason.
By faith Noah,being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear,prepared an ark to the saving of his house;by the which he condemned the world,and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith Heb.11:7