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70.8, Firearms Flashcards

1
Q

While on duty, an approved secondary firearm may be carried (in lieu of the primary firearm) under what circumstances?

A

While traveling to, during, and returning from court in civilian attire in a privately-owned vehicle.

(HPM 70.8, Chapter 1)

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Each primary firearm shall be recorded in what system?

A

ETRS

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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True or False: the 15-round magazine (used for the full-sized Smith and Wesson .40 pistol) will function with the supplemental firearm.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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True or False, the supplemental firearm’s magazine will function with the full-sized Smith and Wesson .40 pistol.

A

False

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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5
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A _____________ is any approved revolver or semiautomatic pistol carried in addition to the primary firearm.

A

Secondary firearm

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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6
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What is the smallest caliber firearm that may be approved for use as a secondary firearm?

A

.380 ACP

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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7
Q

True or False: all secondary firearms are required to be entered into ETRS.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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8
Q

What form is used to document all secondary firearms?

A

CHP 4

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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9
Q

What is the only part of a secondary firearm that may be changed/modified?

A

Grips

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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10
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True or False: firearms may be dry fired into clearing tubes.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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11
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True or False: when securing firearms in the patrol vehicle while at a jail facility, the chambered round shall be removed from the pistol.

A

False

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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12
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True or False: when securing firearms in the patrol vehicle while at a jail facility, the magazine shall be removed from the pistol.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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13
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If a patrol vehicle is not parked in a secure CHP or state facility overnight, all weapons ___________ (should/shall) be removed from the vehicle and taken to a secure location.

A

Shall

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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14
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Uniformed employees ___________ (should/shall) not place their finger on the trigger of a firearm except when actually firing or when it is aimed at an identified target and the use of force is justified.

A

Should not

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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15
Q

Only uniformed employees actively engaged in what activities will be granted permission to carry a weapon on a commercial aircraft.

A

Protective detail, surveillance, enforcement/investigation, or prisoner escort

(HPM 70.8, Chapter 2)

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16
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When flying armed, a __________ message must be transmitted to obtain the required TSA unique alphanumeric identifier.

A

NLETS

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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17
Q

Uniform employees receive training on the ____________ Program at the Academy, allowing authorized uniformed personnel to carry a firearm onboard a commercial aircraft.

A

Air Safe Program

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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18
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What are the requirements when checking a firearm into baggage while onboard an aircraft?

A

1) Unload the firearm
2) Place the firearm in a locked hard-sided container
3) Notify the airline of the firearm while checking baggage

(HPM 70.8, Chapter 2)

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19
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Uniformed employees are required to perform how many primary firearm shoots per year?

A

12

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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20
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Commanders may allow employees to miss how many shoots per year, provided they attend make-up shoots?

A

Three

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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21
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How many firearm shoots shall be conducted annually during hours of darkness?

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Two

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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22
Q

How many rounds shall be fired with the shotgun quarterly by all officers and sergeants?

A

18

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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23
Q

How often shall a secondary firearm be fired in conjunction with qualification?

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Annually

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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24
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How many total rifle rounds shall be fired quarterly by all officers and sergeants?

A

60

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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25
Q

What is the maximum number of rounds an employee is allowed to fire in a single training session?

A

100

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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26
Q

What is the consequence for employees who fail to meet minimum qualification requirements for firearms competency?

A

Interim reporting

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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27
Q

How often are black-bottomed magazines required to be used during training?

A

At least once per year

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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28
Q

The minimum qualifying score for the CHP TOQC is _________%

A

100%

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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29
Q

What are the three departmental competency levels for the primary firearm TOQC?

A

1) Basic (sharpshooter)
2) Expert
3) Master

(HPM 70.8, Chapter 3)

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30
Q

True or False: departmentally-issued ammunition may be issued for secondary firearms.

A

False

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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31
Q

How many duty magazines are issued with the Smith and Wesson Model M+P .40 caliber pistol?

A

Five

HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

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32
Q

While on duty and wearing the duty belt, uniformed employees are required to carry how many fully-loaded magazines?

A

Three

HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

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33
Q

Each command shall maintain a spare supply of duty magazines equal to _____ percent of the uniform command strength.

A

5%

HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

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34
Q

True or False: employees may purchase additional magazines for the primary firearm for use on duty.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

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35
Q

What is the maximum number of magazines allowed to be carried on the duty belt?

A

Five (four on the belt and one in the pistol)

HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

36
Q

Each command shall maintain a supply of training magazines equal to _____ magazines per assigned uniformed officer.

A

Three

HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

37
Q

True or False: fanny packs may be authorized for on-duty use.

A

True (Division Commander approval required)

HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

38
Q

How often are departmental pistols required to be completely disassembled and inspected?

A

Annually

HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

39
Q

How long after the annual inspection is the primary pistol required to be “field stripped” and inspected by a weapons officer.

A

Six months after the inspection

HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

40
Q

How often are secondary weapons required to be inspected?

A

Annually

HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

41
Q

How many “loaner” pistols are issued to each command?

A

Two

HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

42
Q

How many “loaner” pistols are issued to each Division?

A

Five

HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

43
Q

How often are employees required to inspect their departmental pistols?

A

Weekly

HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

44
Q

What are employees required to check for during weekly inspections of the primary firearm?

A

1) Proper lubrication
2) Visible damage
3) Correct ammunition
4) Proper condition of the magazine

(HPM 70.8, Chapter 5)

45
Q

True or False: too much lubricant on the firearm is worse than no lubricant at all.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

46
Q

The shotgun shall be carried in the Lektro-Lok with a total of ______ rounds, the chamber empty, and the action in a cocked position with the safety on.

A

Nine

HPM 70.8, Chapter 6

47
Q

All officers and sergeants are required to qualify with the shotgun using the TOQC _______ times per year.

A

Two

HPM 70.8, Chapter 6

48
Q

What is the effective range of the departmental tactical rifle?

A

Close quarters to 300+ yards

HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

49
Q

True or False: Automotive Technicians should be trained in the safe handling and clearing of the tactical rifle.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

50
Q

Prior to beginning patrol, all personnel to whom tactical rifles are issued or assigned shall perform a pre-patrol safety check of what six things?

A

1) Safety
2) Magazine
3) Chamber
4) Condition
5) Function
6) Magazines and ammunition

(HPM 70.8, Chapter 7)

51
Q

What is the rifle malfunction clearing procedure acronym?

A

SPORTS (slap, pull, observe, release, tap, and shoot)

HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

52
Q

All tactical rifles shall only be issued _________ brand magazines that have a capacity of _______ rounds.

A

Magpul; 20

HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

53
Q

True or False: officers may carry personally-owned rifle magazines.

A

True (no more than two 20-round capacity)

HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

54
Q

When may personally-owned rifle magazines be utilized?

A

Only after all departmentally-issued magazines have been exhausted.

(HPM 70.8, Chapter 7)

55
Q

Modified firearms (for training) shall not be fired at a distance closer than ______ inches.

A

24 inches

HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

56
Q

True or False: modified firearms (for training) shall never be pointed at the head.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

57
Q

True or False: modified firearms (for training) shall not be loaded with blank ammunition for gun take-away exercises.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

58
Q

How often are modified firearms (for training) required to be cleaned by the weapons inspection officer?

A

Quarterly

HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

59
Q

Modified shotguns shall be cleaned on a ________ basis.

A

Quarterly

HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

60
Q

The only type of ammunition approved for use in modified firearms are ______________.

A

Safety blanks

HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

61
Q

True or False: modified firearms may be discharged inside a vehicle during training.

A

False

HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

62
Q

Commanders _____________ (should/shall) approve all PMA/OST training scenarios using modified weapons.

A

Shall

HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

63
Q

Who is responsible for the disposal or necessary destruction of all firearms and weapons confiscated or found unclaimed by the Department?

A

Academy Weapons Control Unit

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

64
Q

True or False: range officers are authorized to perform firearm repairs.

A

False (Academy gunsmiths only)

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

65
Q

Every year during the month of _________, an inventory of all state-owned firearms is sent to each command.

A

April

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

66
Q

The annual firearm inventory is due to the Academy Weapons Control Unit no later than __________.

A

April 30 of each year

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

67
Q

Every year during the month of __________, an inventory of all state-owned ECD’s is sent to each command.

A

September

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

68
Q

The annual ECD inventory is due to the Academy Weapons Control Unit no later than ____________.

A

September 30 of each year

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

69
Q

In the event a departmental weapon is lost or stolen, the Academy Weapons Control Unit shall be notified by telephone within _______.

A

24 hours

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

70
Q

Firearms no longer needed as evidence, nuisance weapons, and unclaimed or abandoned weapons which have been held for _______ days shall be sent to the Academy Weapons Control Unit for destruction or conversion to departmental use.

A

180 days

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

71
Q

How frequently are firearms and other weapons held in CHP evidence forwarded to the Academy Weapons Control Unit for destruction?

A

Quarterly

HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

72
Q

_____________ exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and state prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms.

A

House Resolution 218 - Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act

HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

73
Q

True or False: when participating in departmental firearms training, retired uniformed employees are required to provide their own body armor and safety equipment.

A

False (Area will provide these items)

HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

74
Q

True or False: retired uniformed employees who live outside California may conduct qualification training with their local state law enforcement agency or a certified firearms instructor.

A

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

75
Q

When preparing to qualify at an Area office, a retired uniformed employee shall submit their firearm to the Area range officer at least ______ weeks prior to the scheduled appointment.

A

Two

HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

76
Q

How many opportunities does a retired uniformed employee have to qualify in each task of the qualification course?

A

Three

HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

77
Q

True or False: the Department will conduct recertification or qualification for HR 218 for a retired member of an allied agency from California.

A

False (retired CHP only)

HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

78
Q

The ammunition pouch for the less-lethal shotgun shall be loaded with _______ rounds.

A

Seven

HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

79
Q

The less-lethal shotgun and _______ additional rounds of kinetic energy munitions are placed in the case for field deployment.

A

Five

HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

80
Q

True or False: when stored in its case, the less-lethal shotgun is maintained with a round chambered.

A

False

HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

81
Q

How frequently is less-lethal shotgun ammunition (stored in the ammunition pouch) replaced?

A

Annually

HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

82
Q

Unless otherwise approved by the Academy Weapons Training Unit, all live fire less-lethal shotgun training shall be conducted at ____________.

A

A range facility

HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

83
Q

A Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) instructor must attend a recertification course every ______ years.

A

Three years

HPM 70.8, Chapter 12

84
Q

Once a NLTA conversion kit is installed in a pistol, the grip shall be permanently painted what color?

A

Blue

HPM 70.8, Chapter 12

85
Q

Name the three training zones used in NLTA training.

A

1) Unsafe
2) Semi-safe
3) Safe

(HPM 70.8, Chapter 12)

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