70.8, Firearms Flashcards by Raul Nuñez

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)

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Each primary firearm shall be recorded in what system?

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.

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.

False

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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

Secondary firearm

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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

.380 ACP

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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What form is used to document all secondary firearms?

CHP 4

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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

Grips

HPM 70.8, Chapter 1

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

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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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.

False

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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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.

True

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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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.

Shall

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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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.

Should not

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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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)

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

NLETS

HPM 70.8, Chapter 2

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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

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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)

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

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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

Three

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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

Two

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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

Annually

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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

HPM 70.8, Chapter 3

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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

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

Five (four on the belt and one in the pistol) | HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

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

Three | HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

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

True (Division Commander approval required) | HPM 70.8, Chapter 4

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

Annually | HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

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

Six months after the inspection | HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

How often are secondary weapons required to be inspected?

Annually | HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

How many "loaner" pistols are issued to each command?

Two | HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

How many "loaner" pistols are issued to each Division?

Five | HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

How often are employees required to inspect their departmental pistols?

Weekly | HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

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

1) Proper lubrication 2) Visible damage 3) Correct ammunition 4) Proper condition of the magazine (HPM 70.8, Chapter 5)

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

True | HPM 70.8, Chapter 5

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.

Nine | HPM 70.8, Chapter 6

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

Two | HPM 70.8, Chapter 6

What is the effective range of the departmental tactical rifle?

Close quarters to 300+ yards | HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

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

True | HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

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?

1) Safety 2) Magazine 3) Chamber 4) Condition 5) Function 6) Magazines and ammunition (HPM 70.8, Chapter 7)

What is the rifle malfunction clearing procedure acronym?

SPORTS (slap, pull, observe, release, tap, and shoot) | HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

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

Magpul; 20 | HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

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

True (no more than two 20-round capacity) | HPM 70.8, Chapter 7

When may personally-owned rifle magazines be utilized?

Only after all departmentally-issued magazines have been exhausted. (HPM 70.8, Chapter 7)

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

24 inches | HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

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

True | HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

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

True | HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

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

Quarterly | HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

Modified shotguns shall be cleaned on a ________ basis.

Quarterly | HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

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

Safety blanks | HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

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

False | HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

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

Shall | HPM 70.8, Chapter 8

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

Academy Weapons Control Unit | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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

False (Academy gunsmiths only) | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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

April | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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

April 30 of each year | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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

September | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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

September 30 of each year | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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

24 hours | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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.

180 days | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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

Quarterly | HPM 70.8, Chapter 9

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

House Resolution 218 - Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act | HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

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

False (Area will provide these items) | HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

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.

True | HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

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.

Two | HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

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

Three | HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

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

False (retired CHP only) | HPM 70.8, Chapter 10

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

Seven | HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

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

Five | HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

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

False | HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

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

Annually | HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

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

A range facility | HPM 70.8, Chapter 11

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

Three years | HPM 70.8, Chapter 12

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

Blue | HPM 70.8, Chapter 12

Name the three training zones used in NLTA training.

1) Unsafe 2) Semi-safe 3) Safe (HPM 70.8, Chapter 12)