15-06 Less Lethal Shotguns - Definitions

Question 1

Accidental Discharge means:

Answer 1

an unintentional discharge of a service firearm or less lethal shotgun by a police officer that is not the result of undue care and attention to the prescribed safe handling procedures.

Question 2

Administrative Load means:

Answer 2

the manner in which a gun is loaded, in accordance with training, to ensure safety.

Question 3

Less Lethal Shotgun means:

Answer 3

a designated shotgun which uses less lethal impact munitions and is designed to be braced against the shoulder when fired.

Question 4

Negligent Discharge means:

Answer 4

an intentional or unintentional discharge of a service firearm or less lethal shotgun by a police officer that is the result of undue care and attention to the prescribed safe handling procedures.

Question 5

Qualified in the Use of a Less Lethal Shotgun means:

Answer 5

a police officer qualified by the Toronto Police College – Armament Section to use a less lethal shotgun and who has attended and passed less lethal shotgun recertification training before the 12–month expiry of the date of certification of the previous year.