8.188 AUTHORIZED FIREARMS, ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, AND REQUIRED TRAINING

Question 1

An enhancement block of training instruction that can be conducted at the direction of executive staff or a supervisor, as a result of Critical Incident Review Team (CIRT) findings, and/or as a training enhancement.

Answer 1

Qual-7

Question 2

Any member who misses more than two consecutive qualification quarters and/or has a documented exemption (medical, military, administrative) will be required to complete the _________ _____________ ______ for handgun, shotgun, low lethal shotgun, slug and patrol rifle, as necessary.

Answer 2

academy qualification course

Question 3

All firearms must be approved by the Firearms Training and Tactics Unit (FTTU) and found to be serviceable. A department member will:

Answer 3

1. Present the firearm to FTTU for inspection and must show proficiency in the use of the firearm by successfully completing the applicable firearm qualification course.
2. Complete applicable training in accordance with this policy

Question 4

Approved duty handguns must be standard factory productions, no ___________ __________ or ________ ___________.

Answer 4

aftermarket triggers or trigger modifications.

Question 5

Duty handgun requirements:

Firing mechanism:

Traditional double-action to single-action, single-action, safe-action, doubleaction only, or trigger pull weight shall not be less than _____.

Answer 5

4 lb

Question 6

Duty handgun requirements:

Caliber: (list accepted calibers)

Answer 6

9mm Luger, .40 Smith & Wesson, .45 ACP

Question 7

Duty handgun requirements:

Barrel length:

(state accepted barrel lengths for duty handgun)

Answer 7

At least 3.5 in. and not to exceed 6 in.

Question 8

Duty handgun requirements:

Ammunition:

Department issued ammunition only. Officers are responsible for knowing:

Answer 8

how many rounds are in each magazine.

Question 9

Duty, handgun requirements:

Magazines:

Uniformed officers must carry one magazine in their firearm with a round chambered, and a minimum of ___, maximum of _____, magazines.

Answer 9

two / eight

Question 10

Duty handgun requirements:

Extended capacity magazines/magazine extenders:

Officers may carry and use extended magazines, only if they are produced by the ________________________________.

Answer 10

Same manufacturer as the firearm

Question 11

Duty handgun requirements:

Extended capacity magazines/magazine extenders:

Base plates, and springs must be from the same manufacturer as the firearm. An extended base plate of no more than ___ additional rounds is permissible.

Answer 11

two

Question 12

Duty handgun requirements:

Extended capacity magazines/magazine extenders:

Acceptable colors of extended base plates are:

Answer 12

black, tan, brown, and gray.

Question 13

Duty handgun requirements:

Optical Sights:

Optical sights must accompany iron sights and be____________ so that if the optic becomes inoperable, the iron sights may be utilized.

Answer 13

co-witnessed

Question 14

Backup handguns will be carried in such a manner as ___ ______________ by ordinary observation.

Answer 14

not discernible

Question 15

Off-duty handguns will be carried in such a manner as ___ ______________ by ordinary observation.

Answer 15

not discernible

Question 16

Officers must shoot an _______ ______________ with the off-duty handgun

Answer 16

initial qualification

Question 17

Optional shotgun requirements:

Caliber: (state accepted caliber)

Answer 17

12 gauge

Question 18

Optional shotgun requirements:

Barrel length: (state accepted barrel lengths)

Answer 18

At least 14 inches and not to exceed 20 inches

Question 19

Optional shotgun requirements:

Equipment: (list required equipment for shotgun)

Answer 19

Sling and side-saddle or buttstock ammo carrier

Question 20

Optional shotgun requirements:

Furniture: (list accepted colors(4))

Answer 20

Black, tan, dark earth, olive drab (no mixed colors)

Question 21

Optional shotgun requirements:

Sights: Must be adjustable _____ or _____ ____/________ sights.

Answer 21

rifle
ghost ring/aperture

Question 22

Optional shotgun requirements:

Optical sights: Approved optics are permitted on optional shotguns. Optical sights must accompany iron sights and be _______________ so that if the optic becomes inoperable, the iron sights may be utilized.

Answer 22

co-witnessed

Question 23

Where can shotgun slug ammunition be carried?

Answer 23

1. On the officer’s person
2. On a removable buttstock shell carrier, or on a side-saddle shell carrier.

Question 24

Shotguns may be________________ with slugs if the officer is slug certified.

Answer 24

cruiser-loaded

Question 25

Officers are allowed to carry optional (personally owned) rifles approved for department use. Approved rifles must be standard factory productions. The rifle may not be “home built.” Upper and lower receivers must be from the ____ ____________.

Answer 25

same manufacturers.

Question 26

Vehicles that are equipped with a locking 3-rack mount between the driver and passenger seat will utilize that mount for the:

Answer 26

rifle, low lethality shotgun, and lethal shotgun.

Question 27

If a rifle is to be carried in a vehicle that is equipped with a locking 2-rack mount, the _____ _______ will be located in the rear cargo mount.

Answer 27

lethal shotgun

Question 28

A ___ _________ _______ will always remain in one (1) of the locking mounts between the driver and passenger seat.

Answer 28

low lethality shotgun

Question 29

In the case of a two-officer vehicle when both officers are rifle certified, the additional rifle will be stored in:

Answer 29

A protective case inside the cargo area of the vehicle.

Question 30

Rifles will be stored/secured in the “Cruiser Ready” condition, which is:

Answer 30

An empty chamber, bolt forward, magazine, inserted, and safety in the “ON” position.

Question 31

Optional rifle requirements:

Barrel length: (state accepted barrel lengths)

Answer 31

At least 10in and not to exceed 20in.

Question 32

Optional rifle requirements:

Finish and furniture: (list accepted colors)

Answer 32

finish: blued
furniture: black, tan, dark earth, olive drab, or gray (no mixed colors)

Question 33

Optional rifle requirements:

Magazine: Maximum __ round capacity (officers will load only __ rounds). Officers are responsible for knowing how many rounds are in each magazine.

Answer 33

30
28

Question 34

Optional rifle requirements:

Firing Mechanism: Modificaitons to the trigger group, may only be performed by certified FTTU armor. The trigger group must be professionally installed and must not be adjustable. Trigger pull weight shall not be less than ____ and will not be less than manufacture specifications.

Answer 34

4 lb.

Question 35

Optional rifle requirements:

Equipment: (list required additional equipment)

Answer 35

Sling and magazine carry device (such as a plate carrier or chest rig) capable of holding at least two additional magazines.

Question 36

Optional rifle requirements:

Optical sights: optical sights must accompany iron sights, and must be __________ so that if the optic becomes in operable, the iron sights may be utilized.

Answer 36

co-witnessed

Question 37

Optional rifle requirements:

A 3x magnifier may be added behind the existing approved optic if the magnifier mount allows the magnifier to be _________ __ _________ to the side, enabling a quick transition from a magnification status while preserving the mounting of the device upon the rifle.

Answer 37

pivoted or flipped

Question 38

SPR officers will have their specialty purpose rifle, a _____ ______, and __________ in their possession for all SPR assignments.

Answer 38

range finder
binoculars

Question 39

SPR officers will maintain their rifle in the _____ ____ and will keep their rifle staged in the immediate area at their assigned post. At no time will a rifle be left unattended. The rifle will be cruiser loaded (magazine inserted with the bolt forward and no rounds in the chamber).

Answer 39

rifle case

Question 40

SPR officers are prohibited from utilizing the ________ on their rifle for observation purposes.

Answer 40

scope

Question 41

Flashlight mounts activated by the firearm’s trigger are not approved. Flashlights must be activated by a __________ ________ or the firearm’s grips.

Answer 41

separate switch

Question 42

The finish of flashlight mounts must be blue, black, gray, tan, or olive drab, and be consistent with the finish of the firearm, extending no further than ______ beyond the muzzle of the firearm.

Answer 42

2 in.

Question 43

Officers must maintain a reasonably clean and functional firearm at all times. Firearms owned or issued for duty/official use should be cleaned every ___________ and more frequently depending on individual usage.

Answer 43

qualification

Question 44

Officers who utilize optional shotguns and optional rifles must be aware that if their firearm has a breakage that cannot be repaired by FTTU, it is the ___________ responsibility to send the firearm to the manufacturer for repair.

Answer 44

officer’s

Question 45

While the officer is waiting for their optional weapon to be repaired by the manufacturer, they must continue to _______ with another personally owned optional firearm or a department-issued weapon.

Answer 45

qualify

Question 46

Department members required or authorized to carry a firearm must participate in the mandatory firearms qualification/training program and demonstrate proficiency with ___ ________ _______.

Answer 46

all firearms carried

Question 47

The qualification/training standard for all weapons carriers will be dictated by the qualification course. In addition, any department member carrying a backup firearm must qualify annually during the _____ _______.

Answer 47

first quarter

Question 48

Weapons carriers will qualify during ____ and ______ quarter and will participate in mandatory firearms training _______ and ______ quarter.

Answer 48

first and third / second and fourth

Question 49

All civilian members ____ participate in first and third quarter qualifications and second and fourth quarter training.

Answer 49

will

Question 50

Department members who fail to attain the minimum acceptable score on the prescribed course of fire during participation in the quarterly/semiannual firearms qualification without a documented exemption will be __________ ____ ________ _ _______ and assigned, by the division commander, to a position not requiring the use of a firearm until the member successfully qualifies.

Answer 50

prohibited from carrying a firearm

Question 51

Weapons carriers who fail to participate without exemption or justifiable reasoning will be subject to a _________ __ _________ by the __________ __________.

Answer 51

statement of complaint
immediate supervisor

Question 52

Department members not on exempt status who fail to participate in qualification for an optional rifle or shotgun slug will be de-certified. Exempt status members who miss more than two quarterly qualifications with the special weapons system will be required to complete a ______.

Answer 52

Qual-7.

Question 53

If a department member fails to participate in firearms qualification the __________ __________ will initiate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the department member’s failure to participate in firearms qualification and apply appropriate ____________ ________ when appropriate.

Answer 53

immediate supervisor
disciplinary measures

Question 54

A department member who is non-compliant in firearms qualification, their supervisor will:

Answer 54

Contact FTTU rangemaster, or designee, to schedule an appointment for a make-up firearms qualification session for the department member.

Question 55

Officer with a medical exemption from qualifications will:

Answer 55

1. When released to full duty, provide a copy to the Health and Safety Detail
2. Participate in firearms qualification/training as required

Question 56

Upon return to full duty, the __________ _______ is responsible for scheduling make-up firearms qualification (Qual-7), to remain compliant with Nevada POST standards.

Answer 56

department member