70.8, Firearms Flashcards
While on duty, an approved secondary firearm may be carried (in lieu of the primary firearm) under what circumstances?
While traveling to, during, and returning from court in civilian attire in a privately-owned vehicle.
(HPM 70.8, Chapter 1)
Each primary firearm shall be recorded in what system?
ETRS
HPM 70.8, Chapter 1
True or False: the 15-round magazine (used for the full-sized Smith and Wesson .40 pistol) will function with the supplemental firearm.
True
HPM 70.8, Chapter 1
True or False, the supplemental firearm’s magazine will function with the full-sized Smith and Wesson .40 pistol.
False
HPM 70.8, Chapter 1
A _____________ is any approved revolver or semiautomatic pistol carried in addition to the primary firearm.
Secondary firearm
HPM 70.8, Chapter 1
What is the smallest caliber firearm that may be approved for use as a secondary firearm?
.380 ACP
HPM 70.8, Chapter 1
True or False: all secondary firearms are required to be entered into ETRS.
True
HPM 70.8, Chapter 1
What form is used to document all secondary firearms?
CHP 4
HPM 70.8, Chapter 1
What is the only part of a secondary firearm that may be changed/modified?
Grips
HPM 70.8, Chapter 1
True or False: firearms may be dry fired into clearing tubes.
True
HPM 70.8, Chapter 2
True or False: when securing firearms in the patrol vehicle while at a jail facility, the chambered round shall be removed from the pistol.
False
HPM 70.8, Chapter 2
True or False: when securing firearms in the patrol vehicle while at a jail facility, the magazine shall be removed from the pistol.
True
HPM 70.8, Chapter 2
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.
Shall
HPM 70.8, Chapter 2
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.
Should not
HPM 70.8, Chapter 2
Only uniformed employees actively engaged in what activities will be granted permission to carry a weapon on a commercial aircraft.
Protective detail, surveillance, enforcement/investigation, or prisoner escort
(HPM 70.8, Chapter 2)
When flying armed, a __________ message must be transmitted to obtain the required TSA unique alphanumeric identifier.
NLETS
HPM 70.8, Chapter 2
Uniform employees receive training on the ____________ Program at the Academy, allowing authorized uniformed personnel to carry a firearm onboard a commercial aircraft.
Air Safe Program
HPM 70.8, Chapter 2
What are the requirements when checking a firearm into baggage while onboard an aircraft?
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)
Uniformed employees are required to perform how many primary firearm shoots per year?
12
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
Commanders may allow employees to miss how many shoots per year, provided they attend make-up shoots?
Three
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
How many firearm shoots shall be conducted annually during hours of darkness?
Two
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
How many rounds shall be fired with the shotgun quarterly by all officers and sergeants?
18
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
How often shall a secondary firearm be fired in conjunction with qualification?
Annually
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
How many total rifle rounds shall be fired quarterly by all officers and sergeants?
60
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
What is the maximum number of rounds an employee is allowed to fire in a single training session?
100
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
What is the consequence for employees who fail to meet minimum qualification requirements for firearms competency?
Interim reporting
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
How often are black-bottomed magazines required to be used during training?
At least once per year
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
The minimum qualifying score for the CHP TOQC is _________%
100%
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
What are the three departmental competency levels for the primary firearm TOQC?
1) Basic (sharpshooter)
2) Expert
3) Master
(HPM 70.8, Chapter 3)
True or False: departmentally-issued ammunition may be issued for secondary firearms.
False
HPM 70.8, Chapter 3
How many duty magazines are issued with the Smith and Wesson Model M+P .40 caliber pistol?
Five
HPM 70.8, Chapter 4
While on duty and wearing the duty belt, uniformed employees are required to carry how many fully-loaded magazines?
Three
HPM 70.8, Chapter 4
Each command shall maintain a spare supply of duty magazines equal to _____ percent of the uniform command strength.
5%
HPM 70.8, Chapter 4
True or False: employees may purchase additional magazines for the primary firearm for use on duty.
True
HPM 70.8, Chapter 4