70.8 Firearms Flashcards
When may other than the 4006 be carried a as primary firearm?
Qualified secondary firearms may be carried as the primary firearm ONLY while traveling to, during and returning from court in civilian attire in a privately owned vehicle.
(1-1, 1a)
When may other than the 4006 be carried as the primary firearm while in a marked patrol vehicle?
Never, the 4006 is required to be immediately available while in a patrol vehicle regardless of destination or attire.
(1-1, 1a4)
How many secondary firearms are authorized and what form must they be documented on?
TWO secondary firearms are authorized and they must be documented on a CHP 4, (the primary weapon is also documented on a CHP 4)
(1-7, 2a)
The primary and secondary firearms may be stored in the trunk of the patrol vehicle or in the gun locker at a jail facility. Policy requires: (70.8, 2-2)
The magazine shall be removed from the pistol prior to unholstering. (2-2, b)
When may an employee place his finger on the trigger of a weapon?
When actually firing the firearm, or when the firearm is pointed at an identified target and the use of deadly force is justified? (2-3, b2ab)
While flying armed, what else is required to be carried?
Flex-cuffs or hand-cuffs. (2-5, 5b)
How many shoots are required with the primary weapon each year?
12 per year, two of which shall be night shoots.
3-1, 1a
How many shoots may an employee miss during a year?
Employees may miss up to three as long as they make them up. (3-1, 1a1)
How many shot gun shoots are required?
Quarterly. Two qualifying shoots (6 rounds each) are required along with two additional practice shoots, one of which shall be at night.
(3-1, 1a5)
How many tactical rifle shoots are required?
Quarterly. Two qualifying shoots are required along with two additional practice shoots, one of which shall be at night.
(3-2, 6)
How many Weapons Officers are required in each command?
Minimum of 2
3-2, b
How often is the primary weapon required to be inspected?
Two, a complete inspection shall be made in conjunction with the employee’s annual performance appraisal and a “field strip” approximately 6 months from then.
(5-1, 1a1)
What form must the primary weapons inspection be documented?
An original CHP 311 shall be prepared every 4 years and for any additional firearms not included on the original form.
(5-2, 3a)
If during an inspection of safety equipment, a defect is noted, the defect must be corrected in what time frame?
The defect must be corrected and verified by a Weapons Officer within 90 days.
(5-3, c)
How often must the inventory and cleaning of shot guns be conducted?
Shot guns must be inventoried monthly and cleaned quarterly.
(6-3, 3)
