I think the issue of using handloads in self defense comes from civil case law, not the police, specifically. In other words, an attorney will find some way of attacking your actions, no matter what they were. They also do that to the police, but that is a very different matter from what I stated. There is no case law, or statute of which I am aware that says the only allowable means of self defense is a gun, or any other specific means. One is entitled to use whatever means are available when faced with a deadly threat.
I’m not a lawyer, either, but agreed on statutory law. The neglects of public affairs considerations are mounting up, though—not only in police agencies but also in other government offices, branches, business, etc. Each of us should try to be impeccable. Leaders and public servants, more so.
Oh, well. It’s a young man’s game—a game that I was involved in for a very short time, long ago, and left behind. I’ll read about the excitement and adventure from my little peaceful place.