GM- Section 309 Flashcards
While on duty, officers are required to carry…..
approved duty weapon second weapon (concealed) if approved by on SAPD for #60- RCF 1 intermediate weapon taser if issued and shoulder weapons if issued
What are the firearms safety rules?
Always treat firearms as if they are loaded
Never let the muzzle of any firearm cover anything you are not will to destroy
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are will to shoot
Be sure of your target and beyond
Officers are responsible for the proper operation and safe handling of all firearms
Firearms are not loaded or unloaded in any police facility except for maintenance, repair, cleaning, inspection, or processing for evidence
Loaded firearms are not carried into or stored in any police facility unless being processed for evidence
Firearms are not left unsecured in a police facility but stored in locked areas not accessible to the public
Officers must carry weapons in approved holsters both on and off duty
Officers working covert/ undercover may carry weapons in accordance with section .06
While in a police vehicle, shoulder weapons are carried in vehicle transport mode
While transporting to and from the sub, shoulder weapons will be carried in vehicle transport mode in approved case
Uniformed officers in full police uniform shall carry…..
Dept issued S&W M&P 40
in an approved holster on the equip belt
with a round in the chamber and magazine fully loaded
2 fully loaded magazines on the belt
Upon successful completion of approved courses, officers can have….
approved handgun mounted weapon light
approved handgun mounted optics
If an officer open carries a weapon off duty, he/she MUST display what?
their badge
What 5 models of hand guns are approved for officers to carry on duty as primary hand guns?
Glock 23/27
M&P 40
M&P 40C
M&P 40 Shield
A double action revolver must have a caliber designation of not less that _____ or more than ______.
.38 or .45
What is the minimum trigger pressure required for the AR15?
4 lbs
What are the requirements for a handgun weapon mounted light to be approved?
120 lumens
must fit the approved duty weapon
must fit the approved Model 6360 ALS duty holster
may be operated but switch or pressure pad
What are the requirements for a weapon mounted optic?
Made by a reputable manufacturer
Made to fit the officers duty weapon
Designated to fit the RDS version of the 6360 ALS Duty holster
Must have illuminated red dot sight reference
What 3 weapons are authorized by the dept to use less lethal projectiles?
12 gauge shot
40 MM
37 MM
Prior to using less lethal rounds from any weapon, officers must….
Unload all ammunition from the weapon
visually and manually inspect the breech and magazine/ cylinder for all ammo
Load less lethal rounds into the weapon
When possible, a second officer shall observe and verify all stages of unloading and loading
Officer that fail to qualify with a dept issued weapon at in-service will…
- Surrender their Dept issued handgun to the PFCO.
- Surrender their Dept issued shoulder weapon to the PFCO
- Not allowed to qualify with any other weapon until they qualify
- Not allowed to carry any firearm, on or off duty
- PFCO will notify the training academy commander
- Officer is prohibited from wearing a police uniform
- Be rescheduled for (2) attempts to pass the course with a 70%
- If the officer fails, they will be sent for remedial training.
- Two (2) final attempts are given for a 70% pass rate.
- If the officer is unable to pass, a recommendation for termination will be sent to the Chief
Will officer be allowed to complete the shoulder weapon course if they fail the qualification course on the first day of the school?
No
Who on the dept is allowed to conduct repairs on dept issued weapons.
The dept armorer, the assigned PFCO, or certified range staff
