Firearms Flashcards
Define acquire
Gain ownership of
Define antique pistol or revolver
Any pistol or revolver manufactured before 1899
Define assault pistol
Semiautomatic pistol that accepts a detachable and has 2 or more of following:
-magazine attached to pistol outside pistol grip
- threaded barrel capable of accecpting barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward hand grip, or silencer
- attaches to barrel and permits shooter to hold firearm w/2nd hand w/o getting burned
- 50oz or more when pistol unloaded
- centerfire pistol with length 12in or more
- semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm
Define permit to acquire
(A) no person shall acquire the ownership of a firearm until the person first got a permit from the chief of police
How long does a person have to wait before they are issued a permit (if issued)
14 days
No person shall be issued a permit for a pistol or revolver unless their person has completed….
1) approved hunter education course
2) firearm safety or training course available to the public offered by law enforcement/state/county
3) firearm/ training course offered to law enforcement or security
4) firearm/training course conducted by certified or national rifle association certified firearms instructor
Define registration, mandatory, exceptions
(A) any person who brings into the state shall register the firearm within 5 days
A non resident alien may bring firearms Into the state for…
A continuous period not to exceed 90 days provided that they meet requirements and possess…
-valid Hawaii hunting license or commercial private shooting preserve permit
- a written document showing was invited to state to shoot
- written notification from firing range or target shooting indicating that person will actually engage in target shooting
When will registration not be required?
- any device designed to fire loose black powder or firearm manufactured before 1899
- any device designed not to fire or made incapable of being restored to firing condition
- unserviceable firearms and destructive device registered with bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms of the United States department of justice
Define disclosure for firearm permit and registration purposes
Health care provider shall disclose health info relating to mental health history provided that
-info shall only be used for purpose of evaluating fitness to acquire or own firearm
AND
-individual signed waiver permitting release of info
Define transfer, possession of firearm
(A) no transfer of any rifle with barrel of 16in or more OR shotgun with barrel of 18in or more shall be made to any person under 18 except 134-5
(B) lawfully Acquired rifle or shotgun may be lent to an adult within the state not to exceed 15 days without a permit. If outside state the may not exceed 75 days
(C) no person shall knowingly lend a firearm to any person who is permitted from ownership
(D) no person shall bring into the state an assault pistol
Define possession by licensed hunters and minors; target shooting; game hunting
- Any person age 16 and over or any person under 16 with supervision of adult may carry and use any lawfully acquired rifle or shotgun while engaged in hunting or target practice
- a permit shall not be required if firearm lent out during target practice
- person may carry unconcealed and use lawful pistol or revolver while inhaled in hunting mammals if ammunition is acceptable for hunting
What are the 3 factors to consider in regards to reasonable force
Severity of the crime
Level of threat
Level of resistance
What are the levels of resistance
Psychological intimidation Verbal noncompliance Passive resistance Defensive resistance Active resistance Active aggression Aggravated active aggression
What is an example of psychological intimidation
Nonverbal cues or body language (e.g., clenching of fists, widening of foot stance, ignoring the officer, or glaring at the officer) indicate that the subject’s attitude is psychologically intimidating.
What is an example of Verbal noncompliance
Threats or verbal responses of the subject indicate an unwillingness to cooperate
What is an example of passive resistance
The subject’s physical actions, usually in the form of a relaxed or “dead weight” posture, do not prevent an officer’s attempt at control but are intended to make the officer lift, pull, or muscle the subject to establish control.
What is an example of defensive resistance
The subject’s physical actions are intended to prevent an officer’s control but are not directed at harming the officer (e.g., walking away, breaking the officer’s grip, holding on to
What is an example of active resistance
The subject physically counteracts an officer’s attempt to control the subject that creates a risk of bodily injury to the officer, subject, or others or the subject threatens to use force against the officer, self, or others in the immediate area.
What is an example of active aggression
The subject physically assaults the officer, which may result in injury.
What is an example of Aggravated active aggression
Active aggression is considered aggravated if the assault involves the use of weapons and/or techniques or objects, which could result in death or serious or substantial bodily injury to the officer.
What are the levels of control
Officer presence Verbal commands Physical contact Chemical agents Physical confrontations Intermediate weapons/VNR/taser Less lethal weapons Deadly force
What is an example officer presence
Officers have identification of authority (e.g., the police uniform, vehicle, or badge
What is an example of verbal direction
Officers shall, when practicable, give voice directions to elicit voluntary compliance before, during, and after any use of physical force
What is physical contact
Certain techniques have a minimal chance of causing injury (e.g., the use of light pressure points, minimal joint locks, physical strength techniques, and escort techniques)
What are some examples of physical confrontation
Some techniques have a higher chance of causing injury (e.g., strikes, kicks, takedowns, strong grabs and intense restraining techniques, high intensity joint locks and pressure points, wrestling, and other active physical measures to control a resistant or violent person).
What are some safety responsibilities when handling a fire arms
1) a firearm shall not be drawn, displayed, fired unnecessarily, or used as an unlawful threat or warning.
2. A firearm shall not be discharged at a moving vehicle unless the operator and/or occupant(s) pose an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury and/or are attempting to use deadly force against the officer or other(s).
3. avoid placing themselves in the path or potential path of a suspect vehicle.
4. All personnel shall take reasonable safety precautions when carrying, transporting, loading, or unloading firearm
What happens when officer uses firearm but does not result in human death
Lieutenant shall notify psychologists. Officer shall be debriefed and evaluated for return no later then 48 hours of incident
What happens when officer uses firearm and results in death
- PSO shall investigate any discharge of a firearm by employee that results in or human death.
- PSO lieutenant shall notify/brief the police psychologist within 12 hours of the incident.
- officer shall be debriefed and evaluated for return to duty by the police psychologist within 24 hours of the incident. shall not return to full duty until cleared by the police psychologist.
- report shall be forwarded to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney to determine if any criminal negligence was involved.
Use of force report
Unless incapacitated, each officer who uses force beyond routine handcuffing shall submit a Use of Force and Conducted Electrical Weapon Report to record the officer’s direct involvement in the incident.
Photographs should be taken of all subjects
listed on the Use of Force and Conducted Electrical Weapon Report, HPD-192E form, as well as all injured parties. This includes
1. Close-up photographs should depict all injuries sustained or the specific area of the body when there is a complaint of injury.
Define ownership or possession prohibited when…
No person shall possess a firearm if
- a fugitive from justice or prohibited from possessing firearm
- under indictment, been convicted for commuting felony or crime of violence or illegal sale of drug
- under treatment for addiction to drugs, acquitted of crime on grounds of mental disease, diagnosed having significant behavioral/emotional/mental disorder
- under 25 and adjudicated by family court for commuting felony/2 or more violent crime/illegal sale of drug
- no minor under addiction for drugs, fugitive from justice, committed to institute because of mental disease,disorder, or defect
Define seizure of firearms upon disqualification
If denied permit Chief of police shall send out letter stating resin for denial and may require person to surrender all firearms and ammo.
If does not voluntarily give up then Chief of police has authority to seize all firearms and ammunition