400-05 Firearms Qualification and Control

Question 1

What is quarterly redress firearms training?

Answer 1

Individualized training sessions once every 3 months

Question 2

What is the requirements for off duty officers not working police related EJs for carrying a revolver:

Answer 2

Double action, .38 or larger between 2 and 4 inch barrel

Question 3

What is the requirements for off duty officers not working police related EJs for carrying a semiautomatic:

Answer 3

.380 or larger at least 2 inch barrel

Question 4

What is the minimum ammo capacity for off duty/back up guns?

Answer 4

5 rounds

Question 5

May an officer open carry an off-duty weapon?

Answer 5

No, regardless of LTC or law

Question 6

What are the limitations of carrying a back up weapon when considering carrying primary weapons?

Answer 6

Back up weapons will not be carried alone and the officer must always have their primary equipped to have a back up

Question 7

What are the specifications required for a back up gun/

Answer 7

.22 or larger (no .25) barrel between 2 and 4 inches/ Revolver must be double action

Question 8

How shall officers get permission to carry an unapproved shotgun?

Answer 8

Submit request in writing to COP

Question 9

What is the length requirements for AR-15 rifles and SBRs?

Answer 9

16-20, no more than 26 overall. SBRs 10-16

Question 10

What are the additional requirements for possession a approved SBR?

Answer 10

Completes federal paperwork, registers with training division, keeps copy of paperwork and stamp in his possession at all times

Question 11

What is the approved ammo for AR-15s?

Answer 11

.223 caliber 55 grain soft point

Question 12

What are the requirements for electronic optical sights on an AR-15?

Answer 12

No magnification and quick release return to zero mount

Question 13

What are the scenarios officers may deploy a carbine?

Answer 13

Suspect has rifle/shotgun or assault rifle, suspect has body armor, suspects employs measures that place officer at tactical disadvantage or Special Threat

Question 14

What type of Ammo is prohibited except as allowed by COP?

Answer 14

AP, Tracer, Glaser Safety Slug, Rat Shot, Frangible

Question 15

What are the requirements for grips for weapons?

Answer 15

Black or brown made of wood, plastic, metal or rubber, no extra logos

Question 16

How long to officers have to return an old holster when replacing it?

Answer 16

2 days

Question 17

After receiving a new holster how long does an officer have to qualify before returning the new holster?

Answer 17

14 days

Question 18

Are non specialized divisions allowed to use laser sights?

Answer 18

no

Question 19

Who can carry weapons not listed on Attachment A primary weapons list?

Answer 19

Anyone who was a cadet before class 170 and continuously registered it before Sep 1, 1997.

Question 20

What is the barrel length requirements for primary weapons?

Answer 20

3-4 inches

Question 21

What may an officer do if an approved weapon registered before Sep 1, 1997 is lost or stolen or non-repairable?

Answer 21

Replace with identical weapon, if none available must replace with Attachment A primary weapon

Question 22

How shall plainclothes officers carry their firearm?

Answer 22

Not exposed to public view

Question 23

What are the exceptions for plain clothes officers carrying their firearms in open view?

Answer 23

During tac operations, raids, warrants, on police property

Question 24

What shall armed officers who want to enter the sterile side of the airport do?

Answer 24

Notify proper authorities, provide credentials and comply with their decisions

Question 25

When may officers carry a firearm on an airplane?

Answer 25

To ensure safe completion of law enforcement mission

Question 26

What training must be done before an armed officer is allowed to fly?

Answer 26

Complete LEO Flying Armed Class

Question 27

Who must be notified of an armed officer flying and who is the notifier?

Answer 27

NLETS must message TSA on both directions of the flight

Question 28

What is the minimum time allowed to notify the Office of the COP for permission to fly armed?

Answer 28

48 hours

Question 29

Who within the department must be notified once the COP allows an officer to fly armed?

Answer 29

ECD

Question 30

What important is included in a reply from TSA regarding allowed armed officers to fly?

Answer 30

Unique 8 digit alphanumeric identifier

Question 31

Who may act in the COPs stead when time is limited in regards to authorizing an armed officer to fly?

Answer 31

AC of Criminal Investigations Command

Question 32

What are the guidelines in carrying a "modular" firearms?

Answer 32

Only approved to carry the current configuration you qualified with

Question 33

Are mobile phones allowed on the range?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

How many rounds of ammo may the range give an officer to attempt to qualify?

Answer 34

120

Question 35

What is the minimum passing score to carry a weapon?

Answer 35

75

Question 36

What is the range score for qualified?

Answer 36

75-79.8

Question 37

What is range score for marksman?

Answer 37

80-84.8

Question 38

What is the range score for sharpshooter?

Answer 38

85-94.8

Question 39

What is the range score for expert?

Answer 39

95-98.8

Question 40

What is the range score for Distinguished expert?

Answer 40

99-100

Question 41

If a shooting medal is broken/lost or earned a new one where shall the officer go to get the new one?

Answer 41

Academy Firearms range

Question 42

What is the exception to replacing or earning a new shooting medal?

Answer 42

Distinguished expert, officer may retain for the rest of their career

Question 43

Are officers required to carry qualification cards on their person?

Answer 43

No

Question 44

When is the officer considered to have failed primary weapon qualification?

Answer 44

Failed to qualify before last day of birth month or 3 failures at attempts to qualify

Question 45

When must an employee notify their commander when they have fully failed the primary weapon qualification?

Answer 45

Next business day

Question 46

What happens when an officer fails to pass their primary weapons qualification by the last day of their birth month?

Answer 46

Not allowed to work assignment or EJs until they qualify

Question 47

What is officers fail their primary weapons qualification 3 times?

Answer 47

Must attend 4 hour firearms redress course AND take quarterly redress training until next yearly qualification

Question 48

What if officers fail their primary weapons qualification AFTER attending the 4 hour firearms redress?

Answer 48

attend a 16 hour course

Question 49

What if officers fail their primary weapons qualification after the 16 hour firearms redress course?

Answer 49

Notification to COP to determine next action

Question 50

What are the supervisor's responsibilities after being notified of an officer fully failing their primary weapons qualification?

Answer 50

Ensure employee is not in duty where being armed is needed, ensure no police related EJs are taken until they pass firearms

Question 51

What shall an officer do they if they have a legitimate reason they did not qualify during their birth month?

Answer 51

Notify division commander

Question 52

Who shall commanders notify if one of their employees has a legitimate reason not to qualify?

Answer 52

Training division

Question 53

Who shall commanders or above notify if they have a legitimate reason not to qualify?

Answer 53

Their immediate supervisors

Question 54

What are the rules/time frame for qualifying with firearms after returning from legitimate excuse?

Answer 54

ASAP but MUST be within 30 days. If they work 1 day of normal duty in that 30 days then they must qualify

Question 55

What are the extension rules for qualification?

Answer 55

Cannot work where being armed is required and cannot work police EJs

Question 56

Who notifies the training division if an officer is unable to qualify due to physical disability?

Answer 56

Commander of that officer

Question 57

What are the requirements for an officer to eligible for a loan of a firearm

Answer 57

Primary is temporarily inoperable and being repaired, primary has been stolen, primary taken as an investigation

Question 58

When is a letter not required to receive a loaner weapon?

Answer 58

Primary weapon is taken as part of a investigation

Question 59

How long shall a loaner weapon be loaned for without an additional letter?

Answer 59

30 days

Question 60

What is the request/notification process for officers receiving a loaner weapon?

Answer 60

Submit request through officers' commander to commander of training division

Question 61

What are the guidelines for retired officers to qualify to carry their firearms?

Answer 61

proficiency testing every 2 years, testing consistent with normal requirements for retired testing, testing provided at no cost, certification provided for completion