Politics More than a decade after the intended lifespan of their pistols lapsed, Mounties across Canada are getting a new sidearm — but their union says the significant delay shows why the RCMP's procurement process needs to be overhauled. RCMP members using pistols with expired lifespan Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An RCMP member crouches while holding a pistol as police search for a heavily armed gunman following the shooting of three Mounties in Moncton, N.B., on June 5, 2014.…