5/208.02 AUTHORIZED FIREARMS & ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

Question 1

Allows the iron sights and optics both to be zeroed at the same distance is the definition of?

Answer 1

Co-witness

Question 2

empty chamber, bolt forward, ammunition source, and the safety in the “on” position.

Answer 2

Cruiser ready condition

Question 3

This type of rifle carry will be directed by a lieutenant or designee. Patrol rifles will be carried in the cruiser-ready condition and visible to the public. This will also be known as a directed rifle patrol and would not require the completion of a Blue Team report.

Answer 3

Open or Overt rifle carry

Question 4

barrel under 16 in. long or an overall length under 26 in. is the definition of?

Answer 4

Short-Barreled rifles (SBR)

Question 5

Suppressors are not approved for Department use, with the exception of SWAT, T/F?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Approved duty handguns must be standard factory productions, no aftermarket triggers or trigger modifications, T/F?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Duty handgun trigger pull weight shall not be less than __ lb.

Answer 7

4lbs.

Question 8

Duty handgun barrel length should be?

Answer 8

At least 3.4 in. and not to exceed 6 in.

(NOTE: UC -may use barrel under 3.5in. Not patrol)

Question 9

POs must carry how many fully loaded magazines with a round in the chamber for their duty weapon?

Answer 9

1 magazine in the firearm

Minimum 2, max 8 magazines in addition.

Question 10

Officers may carry and use extended capacity magazines for their handgun, T/F?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Optical sights must be mounted in addition to iron sights and _____________ so that if the optic becomes inoperable, the iron sights may be utilized.

Answer 11

co-witnessed

Question 12

If a member wishes to carry a UC handgun, the member must qualify quarterly by completing the “UC Course” T/F?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Officers must qualify annually with their backup handgun, T/F?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Officers must shoot an initial qualification with the off-duty handgun. No further qualifications will be required as long as the weapon continues to be used as only an off-duty handgun, T/F?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Approved duty shotguns must be standard factory productions; no aftermarket triggers or trigger modifications, T/F?

Answer 15

True

Question 16

For personal shotguns approved by the department, the Barrel Length is At least 14 in. and not to exceed ___in.

Answer 16

20 in.

Question 17

What kind of sight will not be allowed on shotguns?

Answer 17

Bead sights

Question 18

Optics are permitted on optional shotguns, T/F?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Those utilizing optical sights on shotguns must qualify with both the standard sights and the optical sight during quarterly qualifications, T/F?

Answer 19

True

Question 20

For semi-automatic shotguns, Optical sights must be mounted in addition to back-up iron sights, and each sighting system must be zeroed so that if the optic becomes inoperable, the irons may be utilized, T/F?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

officers wishing to carry a semi-automatic shotgun must meet what conditions?

Answer 21

1. Only after compleating FTEP
2. Pass inspection by FTTU
3. Must complete a Semi-Auto Shotgun training course

Question 22

Shotguns may be cruiser-loaded with slugs if the officer is slug certified, T/F?

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Slug certified POs must requalify?

Answer 23

Semi-annually

Question 24

Officers are permitted to load the magazine tube with slugs only if slug-certified, T/F?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Laser aiming devices are not approved for shotguns or rifles, T/F?

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Laser aiming devices that require modification to the firearm are not approved, T/F?

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Flashlight mounts activated by the firearm’s trigger are not approve, T/F?

Answer 27

True

Question 28

The finish of flashlight mounts must be consistent with the finish of the firearm and will extend no further than ______ in. beyond the muzzle of the firearm.

Answer 28

2 in

Question 29

Officers are allowed to carry optional (personally-owned) rifles approved for Department use. Approved rifles must be standard factory productions, T/F?

Answer 29

True,

rifle may not be “home built.”

Question 30

Rifle barrel length should be At least 10 in. and not to exceed 20 in, T/F?

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Rifle Magazine should be a Maximum of 30 rounds capacity. However officers will load only _____ rounds.

Answer 31

28

Question 32

For rifles the POs will carry at least two (2) additional magazines, T/F?

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Laser Aiming Device: Not permitted on either optional or Department-issued rifles, T/F?

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Rifle Suppressors are not approved for Department use, with the exception of SWAT, T/F?

Answer 34

True

Question 35

For rifles, Optical sights must be mounted in addition to backup iron sights, and each sighting system must be capable of co-witnessing, T/F?

Answer 35

True

Note: POs utilizing optical sights must qualify with both the standard rifle sights and the optical sight during quarterly qualifications.

Question 36

For rifles, A 3x magnifier may be added behind the existing approved optic if the magnifier mount allows the magnifier to be pivoted or flipped to the side, T/F?

Answer 36

True Note: 3x” will include magnifiers up to and including 3.99 actual power magnification. POs must first attend the class.

Question 37

The magnifier does not transform a tactical rifle into a __________ rifle, and rifle operators must not assume their weapon is any more accurate than without the magnifier.

Answer 37

precision

Question 38

Officers who have attended the Special Purpose Rifleman Certification course may utilize variable power optics in the 1x-__range.

Answer 38

8x

Question 39

SPR-certified officer(s) must shoot the quarterly qualifications and score a minimum of __%.

Answer 39

90

Question 40

SPR officer(s) must attend the annual ____hour refresher training to maintain their certification. in addition to bi-annual quarterly qualifications and training.

Answer 40

6hr

Question 41

Vehicles that are equipped with a locking __rack mount between the driver and passenger seat will utilize that mount for the rifle, low lethality shotgun, and lethal shotgun.

Answer 41

3

Question 42

A low lethality shotgun will always remain in one (1) of the locking mounts between the driver and passenger seat, T/F?

Answer 42

True

Question 43

Officers who miss two (2) consecutive quarterly qualifications or trainings, or two (2) qualifications or trainings in a 12-month period will be decertified until a __-hour recertification class is attended.

Answer 43

10

Question 44

Officers who have not qualified for three (3) years must attend a full __hour certification.

Answer 44

40- Note: quarterly rifle qualifications is 90%.

Question 45

Officers sustained for an excessive use of force violation will not be allowed to attend the initial rifle certification course, T/F?

Answer 45

True

Question 46

Directed Rifle Patrol: This would be an open carry/overt carry deployment where the rifle will remain in the “Cruiser Ready” with empty chamber. For events such as New year’s or marathon. Events Planning Lt. or a captain assigned as the IC are the only ones capable of authorizing directed rifle patrol, T/F?

Answer 46

True

Note: exempt from the Blue Team reporting requirement for deploying rifles

Question 47

It is ultimately the supervisor’s responsibility to ensure proper deployment of rifles and being aware of misuse or over-deployment of the rifle, T/F?

Answer 47

True

Question 48

Officer(s) deploying rifle(s) will:

Answer 48

1. Announce on the radio the intent to deploy.
2. Give the subject a reasonable opportunity to voluntarily comply
3. It is incumbent upon the officer to use discretion when deploying and displaying the rifle and to only deploy the rifle when the situation dictates. The officer must be aware of the number of rifles already deployed.
4. Deploy using a second PO as spotter when possible
5. Advise Dispatch, via the radio, of call sign, observer call sign, deployment location, and update Dispatch and others assigned to the event whenever deployment location changes, thus providing situational awareness to all personnel on-scene of location of deployed rifle(s)
6. Tell dispatch if an observer is present

Question 49

As a Sgt. In a rifle deployment situation, I will:

Answer 49

1. Respond immediately to the incident and assume tactical control
2. Ensure deployment is appropriate. If is not: modify or countermand the deployment.

Question 50

When multiple officers deploy rifles during a single incident, the supervisor should designate one (1) deploying officer to complete the Rifle Deployment Report in Blue Team. List all officers who deployed a rifle as _____________ in the report.

Answer 50

“involved officers”

Question 51

As the Supervisor of the rifle deploying officer I will:

Answer 51

1. Conduct a review of the deployment, including any supervisor countermanding.
2. Fwd to Lt.

Question 52

The primary function of over-watch at special events will be observation and intelligence gathering, At no time during this function will an SPR assume a sniper position or role T/F?

Answer 52

True

Broadcasting criminal or 425 activity information via the radio for ground level units to address.

Question 53

To maintain certification as a rifle operator, the below criteria must be maintained:

Answer 53

1. Pass the initial qualification with a 90% (only two [2] attempts to pass)
2. Pass all qualifications with a 90%