70.8 Firearms Manual Flashcards by Ruben Aceves

Can a firearm other than the Smith 46 or tactical 46 ever be carried as the primary weapon while on duty?

Yes. A qualifying secondary firearm may be carried as the primary weapon only when traveling to, during, and returning from court in civilian attire in a privately owned vehicle.

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The 413 TSW is to be issued to which personnel?

Command level personnel and officers permanently assigned to duties which necessitate wearing civilian attire on a continual basis.

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When an employee�s assignment which qualifies for the issuance of the 413 TSW ends, the weapon should or shall be returned to the Academy?

Shall.

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Is any additional training required to carry the 413 TSW?

No.

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Will the 11-round magazine of the 46 function in the 413?

Yes.

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Will the 9-round magazine of the 413 function in the 46?

No.

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Can officers carry a secondary firearm while on-duty?

Yes, but not required.

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Are revolvers approved as a secondary weapon?

Yes. Must be double-action with caliber .38 through .45.

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What caliber of semi-auto pistols are approved for secondary use?

9 mm through .45 caliber.

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The maintenance and repair of the secondary firearm is the responsibility of whom?

Employee. Inspection of the weapon by Area Weapons Officer, and completion of the Secondary Firearms Report (CHP4).

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Are special purpose firearm approved for carry on-duty?

Yes. During emergency circumstances with Division approval.

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An employee in civilian attire, traveling in a marked enforcement vehicle, may carry the secondary firearm in lieu of the primary firearm.

False. Officers shall have the primary firearm immediately available when traveling in a marked, enforcement vehicle, regardless of attire or destination.

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Employees should or shall register secondary firearms with the Department?

Shall.

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How many secondary firearms can an officer register with the Department?

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Once approved, where do the original and copy of the CHP 4, Secondary Firearms Report, go?

Original to the Academy weapons staff; copy in the employee�s personnel folder.

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If an officer owns a firearm that qualifies as a secondary weapon, but the officer has no intent to use the firearms in the course of employment, does the firearm have to be registered the Department and documented on the CHP 4?

No.

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A sold, lost, or stolen secondary firearm gets reported on which form?

A revised CHP 4, Secondary Firearm Report.

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When shall a new CHP 4 be completed?

Officer changes designated firearms.

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When a secondary firearm is lost or stolen, who is responsible for the entry and removal of information into the Department of Justice Automated Firearms System?

Agency taking the report.

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A CHP 4 containing lost or stolen firearm information goes where?

Attached to the back of the current CHP 4 and retained in officer�s personnel folder.

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What modifications can be made to departmentally registered firearms?

Can�t modify a departmentally registered firearm, even for off-duty use. Exception: Grips can be modified on privately-owned firearms.

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Modification to the grips of a privately-owned, departmentally registered firearm, shall be done only by a departmental gunsmith.

False. Employees may personally replace the grips.

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Prior to entering a jail facility, an officer�s firearms may be stored where?

Trunk of the patrol car or in the gun locker at the jail.

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Magazines should or shall be removed from pistols prior to unholstering?

Shall.

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Except for training, inspection, or enforcement action, at CHP facilities, firearms shall not be drawn, loaded, unloaded, or dry fired except where?

A clearing tube.

How shall a firearm be handled at CHP facilities when not in a holster or case?

All ammunition removed, slide to the rear, or cylinder open.

All uniformed law enforcement personnel are authorized by the Transportation Security Administration to carry a firearm aboard an aircraft.

True.

Officers may travel armed aboard an aircraft for the sole purpose of providing aircraft security.

False. Must be in the course of duties.

The Department encourages officers to carry either the primary or secondary firearm aboard aircraft while on official state business.

True.

Officers are authorized to carry a firearm aboard only which flights?

Intrastate (originating and terminating in CA)

Carrying handcuffs while armed aboard an aircraft is optional.

False. Shall carry flexcuffs or handcuffs while traveling armed.

The secondary �POLICE� identification should or shall be in possession when flying armed?

Shall.

Officers will not be allowed to fly armed if they are not in possession of the secondary identification.

True.

Officers flying armed are considered to by on-duty for policy purposes.

True.

Pursuant to federal regulations, the consumption of alcohol is prohibited how long prior to and during a flight when armed?

8 hours.

What must officers obtain prior to flying armed?

Authorization letter from commander.

How shall armed officers check-in at an airline?

Shall present authorization letter to ticketing agent. Shall check in at boarding gate and identify yourself as armed law enforcement officer.

If an itinerary change occurs to an armed officer during travel requiring a flight, what shall the officer do?

Call the airline in advance and facilitate the changes prior to check-in.

Who has final authority on commercial flights?

Pilot in command.

Armed officers on commercial flights shall only initiate action under what conditions?

Necessary to prevent loss of life or serious bodily harm to passengers or crew.

The policy and procedures program followed by officers flying armed on aircraft is called what?

Air Safe Program.

How shall a firearm be checked in baggage prior to a commercial flight?

Unloaded. Placed in a locked, hard-sided container. Officer shall retain the key. Notify airline while checking baggage that an unloaded firearm is inside.

How many training firearm shoots shall officers have each year?

12 (one per month)

How many of the required training shoots are to be done during darkness?

At least 2. Up to 5 percent of all shoots.

Are officers in administrative positions excused from the 12 shoots / year requirement?

Yes. At the discretion of the commander.

Officers involved in a shooting, where shots were fired at another person, must do what prior to returning to full duty?

Fire a qualifying score.

The shotgun shall be fired how often by which departmental employees?

Quarterly. Officers and sergeants.

How often must employees pass the shotgun qualification course?

2 times per year.

How many shotgun shoots must be done during darkness?

One per year.

The number of training shoots and qualifications for the tactical rifle is the same as for the shotgun.

True.

If an employee is off-duty for more than how long, he / she is not required to make up all missed required shoots?

3 months. However, he / she must qualify prior to returning to duty.

What shall happen to employees who fail to meet minimum range qualifications?

Interim reporting.

Each command shall have at least how many Weapons Inspection officers and how many Range Officers?

2 / 2.

All firearms training with departmentally issued ammunition shall be supervised by whom?

Academy trained Range Officer.

Range officers conducting firearms training shall wear what?

Body armor and red safety vest over clothing.

What optional clothing items may the Range officer wear during firearms training?

Red �range officer� baseball cap; Red polo �range officer� shirt.

Do the 3 departmentally issued black bottom magazines have to be used during training shoots?

At least once a year.

How many rounds must be fired in the primary firearm during training each month?

The Department provides ammunition for the secondary firearm.

False.

Can officers carry wad cutters or full metal jacket ammunition in secondary firearms?

No.

During training shoots, officers shall use ear protection with a noise reduction rating of what?

25 decibels.

Soft body armor is optional during training shoots.

False. Shall be worn.

How often must the TOQC � primary firearm be passed by all employees?

Annually.

What is the minimum qualifying score for the TQOC � primary firearm?

1%.

All training shoots, regardless of weapon, are recorded on which form?

Monthly Record of Shoots, CHP 416.

What are the different levels of shooting proficiency?

Basic, Expert, and Master.

Are metals issued for all shooting proficiency levels?

No. Just Expert and Master.

Can the person who issues ammunition for training also be the person responsible for recording the training?

No. Shall not be. (Pursuant to the Government Code).

Repair of magazines shall only be done by whom?

Academy gunsmith.

Can the primary weapon ever be carried in a purse or shoulder holster while on-duty?

Yes, for plain clothes details.

Can a fanny-pack be used to carry the primary weapon while on-duty?

Only for employees assigned to auto theft or drug task forces in civilian attire and actually engaged in undercover operations. Needs Division approval.

Which side of the duty belt buckle shall the magazine pouch be worn?

Either side.

Can the magazine pouch can be worn vertically or horizontally?

Yes, provided the open end is not facing down.

Officers on duty in plain clothes are not required to have a magazine pouch.

False. Shall have a magazine pouch located on their person. Can accommodate one or two magazines.

How often shall the primary firearm be disassembled and inspected?

Annually.

The annual inspection of an officer�s primary firearm shall coincide with what?

CHP 118.

When is the next inspection of the primary firearm after the annual inspection?

6 month later. Field stripped and checked for proper maintenance.

How often, if at all, must the secondary firearm be inspected?

Annually. Initial inspection also includes the holster.

Safety equipment lost or damaged due to the employee�s negligence shall be replaced by the Department at whose expense?

Employee�s

Inspections of the primary firearm are documented on which form and placed where?

Annual Safety/Protective Equipment Inspection (CHP 311); employee�s field personnel file.

How often is the CHP 311 prepared?

Every 5 years or for an additional firearm not included in the original.

Is the secondary firearm test fired during the annual inspection?

No.

Is the primary firearm test fired during the annual inspection?

Yes.

If an officer is notified that his safety equipment is in need of repair or maintenance, it shall be done as soon as possible and not later than how long after notification?

3 days.

Firearm maintenance is the responsibility of whom?

The officer.

How often shall the officer inspect his primary weapon?

Once a week.

Secondary firearms should or shall be inspected by the officers once a week?

Should.

The primary and secondary should or shall be cleaned each time after they are fired?

Shall.

What type of shotgun does the Department use?

Remington 87.

How many rounds are carried in the shotgun magazine and carrying pouch?

4 / 5.

With regards to the shotgun, what procedure shall officers follow prior to beginning shift?

Check if shotgun is loaded; check magazine for 4 rounds; remove magazine rounds and check for defects; check condition of pouch and sling.

How often shall officers and sergeants qualify with the shotgun?

Quarterly.

What is the range of the tactical rifle?

Close quarters to 3 plus yards.

How often are tactical rifles cleaned and inspected? Test fired?

Quarterly / yes.

With regards to the tactical rifle, what procedures shall Officers follow prior to beginning shift?

Ensure safety is on; remove magazine and check ammo; check chamber to see if empty; check rifle condition and operation.

What is the acronym for clearing malfunctions with the tactical rifle? What does it stand for?

SPORTS: Slap magazine; Pull charging handle; Observe if chamber clear; Release charging handle; Tap the forward assist; Shoot.

How often do officers have to qualify with the tactical rifle?

Twice a year.

Prior to role-playing firearms training, who shall inspect all firearms and training magazines for live ammunition?

Supervisor, range officer, or weapons inspection officer.

What type of blank ammunition is authorized by the Department?

Safety blank.

Modified firearms shall not be fired at a distance closer than what distance and shall never be pointed where?

24 inches / at the head.

If an officer resigns, can he purchase his primary firearm?

No.

An officer who honorably retires after how many months of service can purchase his firearm?

12 months.

In the event that a departmental firearm is lost or stolen, who / what shall be immediately notified?

Local law enforcement agency; Area command.

When shall an unclaimed or abandoned weapon be sent the Academy for destruction?

After 18 days.

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 24 relaxed the restrictions for peace officers to do what?

Carry a concealed firearm outside of their home state.

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 24 (HR 218) allows which types of people to carry concealed firearms outside of their home state?

Qualified law enforcement officers/ retired law enforcement officers.

A retired peace officer can carry a concealed firearm out of state provided he / she was employed for how long?

15 years.

An incident involving an officer who engages in use of force or threatened use of force under the provisions of HR 218 must be documented on which form?

CHP 216.

A retired CHP officer who wishes to carry a concealed firearm out of state per HR 218 must do what?

Qualify with the firearm based on same standards as uniformed officers.

Who must a retired CHP officer contact to schedule range time to qualify in order to carry a concealed weapon per HR 218?

An Area range officer.

Is a retired CHP officer who wishes to carry a concealed firearm per HR 218 subject to a criminal history check?

Yes. Shall be done.

Does a retired CHP officer who wishes to carry a concealed firearm per HR 218 have to get his firearm inspected? If so, by whom? When?

Shall be inspected by Area range officer. Two weeks prior to appointment to qualify at range.

How many attempts does a retired CHP officer who wishes to carry a concealed firearm per HR 218 get to qualify at the range?

3 attempts to pass each task of the TOQC, then must reschedule. No more than 2 attempts per calendar year.

Once a retired CHP officer qualifies on the range per HR 218, how long is the qualification good for?

1 year.

HR 218 allows retired officers to carry firearms on their person on commercial aircraft.

False. Does not allow that.

What shall officers do when encountering active or retired peace officers from other states carrying concealed firearms?

Shall do the following: Inspect his / her agency issued identification. Verify state�s driver�s license (or ID card for retired officers). Use sound, professional judgment.