8.188 Authorized Firearms, Associated Equipment, and Required Training

Question 1

How often must a department member qualify with a backup firearm?

Answer 1

Annually during the first quarter

Question 2

Who maintains the firearm qualification training records?

Answer 2

The Organizational Development Bureau

Question 3

How often must Captains and above qualify with their firearm?

Answer 3

Semi-Annually (1st and 3rd quarters). Additionally they will complete the 2nd quarter training during their 3rd quarter qual.

Question 4

How often must department members qualify with their firearms?

Answer 4

1. Duty Handgun: Quarterly (Qual: 1st & 3rd, Train: 2nd & 4th) Passing: 75% - Two Attempts
2. Backup/Off-Duty Handgun: Annually (Qual: 1st quarter) Passing: 75% - Two Attempts
3. Shotgun: Quarterly (Qual: 1st & 3rd, Train: 2nd & 4th) Passing: 75% - Two Attempts
4. Shotgun Slug: Semi-Annually (Qual: 1st & 3rd) Passing: 80% - Two Attempts
5. Rifle: Quarterly (Qual: 1st & 3rd, Train: 2nd & 4th) Passing: 90% - Two Attempts

• Captains and above have different qualification requirements

Question 5

Who is notified if a department member fails to qualify with any weapons system?

Answer 5

The FTTU Rangemaster makes notifications to,

1. Respective Bureau Commander, AND
2. ODB Bureau Commander

Question 6

If a department member fails to qualify with a weapons system, the member will have to complete the following remedial/re-certification training,

Answer 6

1. Duty Handgun: 20-Hour Remedial Session
2. Shotgun Slug: 4-Hour Certification Class
3. Rifle: 10-Hour Re-Certification Class

Question 7

Weapon carriers who fail to participate without exemption or justificable reasons will be subject to a ____________________________ by the immediate supervisor.

Answer 7

Statement of Complaint

Question 8

Any department member who misses more than two quarterly qualifications with a special weapon system will be required to complete a…

Answer 8

Qual-7

Question 9

If a department member has missed a quarterly qualification period without an exemption, the member’s immediate supervisor must do the following,

Answer 9

1. Investigate the reason the department member missed the qual.
2. Contact FTTU Rangemaster, or designee, to schedule an appointment for a make-up firearms
   qualification session.

Question 10

When a department member returns to full duty from a qualified exemption (light-duty, military etc.), who is responsible for scheduling make-up firearms qualifications?

Answer 10

The department member

Question 11

Duty Handgun

Personally owned or department-owned, semi-automatic handgun carried on/off-duty. The weapon must meet the following requirements: Of caliber and barrel length?

Answer 11

1. Caliber: 9mm Luger, .40 Smith & Wesson, or .45 ACP

2. Barrel length: At least 3.5in and not to exceed 6in.

Question 12

What calibers can you carry as a backup handgun?

Answer 12

Caliber: 9mm Luger, .40 Smith & Wesson, .45 ACP, .38 Special, .380 Auto, or .357 Sig/Magnum

Question 13

What gauge shotgun can department members carry while on duty?

Answer 13

Pump-Action Shotgun

Caliber: 12 gauge
Barrel Length: At least 14in. and not to exceed 20in.

Question 14

What type of rifle does the department authorize for use?

Answer 14

AR-15 Pattern Semi-Automatic Rifle or Gas Piston Operation .223 Wylde/5.56 Caliber Semi-Automatic Rifle w/sling.

Barrel Length: At least 10in. and not to exceed 20in. (all National Firearms Act [NFA] rules apply).

Question 15

What are the qualification standards for firearms stated by the department?

Answer 15

Handgun: 75%, qual’d on the 1st and 3rd quarters

Shotgun: 75%, qual’d on the 1st and 3rd quarters

Shotgun Slug: 80%, qual’d semi-annually

Rifle: 90%

SPR: 90%