300.02: Firearms and ammunition Flashcards
Who is the Department Armorer subordinate to?
Training Supervisor
How often do you have to qualify with a personally owned weapon?
yearly
Does an armorer need to be certified on a specific manufacturer of a weapon?
no, they just need to be certified on that type of weapon( long rifle, pistol, revolver, etc)
How often are department issued firearms and less lethal equipment inspected?
yearly
Who must approve all modifications to duty weapons?
Department armorer
What are some authorized uses of the shotgun and patrol rifle?
- tactical response to armed or violent offenders
- perimeter/containment for hostage/barricaded subject
- Felony/high risk stop
- active shooter
What is the maximum effective range for a shotgun used with )) buckshot?
25 yards
Who are the only authorized users of shotgun slugs?
SRT team members at discretion of SRT commander or designee
The OIC may authorize use in specific need situations
How are shotguns to be transported?
empty chamber
breech closed
safety on
magazine loaded
When can a shotgun or patrol rifle be transported in a state of readiness?
SRT operations at the discretion of SRT commander or designee
How is the patrol rifle transported?
bolt forward
empty chamber
magazine inserted
on safe
When are the 37mm and less lethal shotgun authorized?
SRT operations
How is a less lethal shotgun loaded?
it must be witnessed by another officer to ensure less lethal rounds are loaded
What are the 2 levels of training for less lethal shotgun, 37 mm and other associated munitions?
Awareness Level training
Operator level training
What is Awareness level training?
offered to all officers to be informed about proper operations when less lethal is introduced. It does not allow an officer to deploy the munitions
