HPM 70.8

Question 1

By what date is the memo identifying employees who missed quarterly shoots and the reason why due to Division? 
a) January 15
b) February 15
c) March 15
d) April 15

Answer 1

b) February 15

Question 2

What is the minimum amount of pistol, shotgun, and rifle ammunition an officer is required to shoot quarterly? 

Answer 2

100 rounds, 18 rounds, 40 rounds 

Question 3

How many times is an officer required to complete TOQC annually? 
a) Quarterly
b) Once
c) Monthly

Answer 3

a) Quarterly

Question 4

One shoot annually _____ be conducted during the hours of darkness.
should/shall/may

Answer 4

should

Question 5

One shoot annually _____ incorporate tactical movement. 
should/shall/may

Answer 5

shall

Question 6

What SHALL be done with an employee who is unable to meet the minimum qualification requirements for TOQC? 
a) Terminated
b) Interim Reporting
c) MOD

Answer 6

b) Interim Reporting

Question 7

Is night shift exempt from required shoots?
yes or no

Answer 7

no

Question 8

Any uniformed employee who fails to qualify with the primary duty weapon shall do what prior to resuming their official duties? 

Answer 8

Demonstrate proficiency.

Question 9

Are range officers required to complete score sheets during TOQC shoots? 

Answer 9

Yes, a CHP243P, CHP243R and a CHP243S

Question 10

What records of firearms training are required to be available for inspection by the Division Chief at all times? 

Answer 10

1) All shooting dates for the current year 

     2) Type of shoot, entered on the CHP416 

     3) Amount of ammunition used by each employee at each shoot 

     4) A score of pass or fail for the TOQC entered into ETRS for each uniformed employee 

Question 11

After a range session, when are the CHP269 and the CHP416 required to be presented to a supervisor?  

Answer 11

By the day following the shoot. 

Question 12

Each field Division having employees who have been issued the supplemental firearm is authorized to maintain _____ loaner supplemental firearms.
A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer 12

B. 2

Question 13

Holsters for secondary firearms _______ preclude accidental cocking, discharge, or loss of physical control, and shall be approved by the Area range officer prior to use.

A. Should

B. Shall

C. May

D. None of the above.

Answer 13

B. Shall

Question 14

The maintenance, repair, or replacement of a secondary firearm, if damaged or destroyed, is the responsibility of the _____________ and at the employee’s own expense.

A. Department

B. Office

C. Employee

D. Weapons Control Unit

Answer 14

C. Employee

Question 15

Changing of an employee’s designated secondary firearm(s) may occur ___________ .

A. Any time

B. Once a year

C. Quarterly

D. Once

Answer 15

A. Any time

Question 16

Special-purpose firearms may only be carried with the prior written approval of the appropriate ________________.

A. Assistant Commissioner

B. Commander

C. Division Chief

D. Commissioner

Answer 16

C. Division Chief

Question 17

An employee may carry a secondary firearm on duty and in civilian attire while __________________.

A. Attending court.

B. On travel status.

C. Traveling to and from court.

D. All of the above.

Answer 17

D. All of the above

Question 18

Division and Area commanders ____________ provide any employee written authorization pursuant to California Penal Code (PC) Section 30630(b) in order to facilitate the purchase of an “assault weapon” as defined in PC Sections 30510 and 30515.

A. Shall

B. Shall not

C. May (under specific circumstances)

D. May (with AC Field approval)

Answer 18

B. Shall not

Question 19

California Government Code, Section 1031, was amended to eliminate the legal residency requirement for peace officers. Pursuant to Title 18, Section 925(a)(1) of the United States Code, the firearms prohibition applicable to individuals in the United States illegally, or unlawfully, does not apply to the possession of firearms and ammunition provided by the State of California for use by peace officers. For uniformed employees hired under these provisions, which of the following is NOT ture:

A. Are authorized to possess their State of California-issued primary, or supplemental firearm, and ammunition, on and off duty.

B. Are allowed to possess the tactical rifle, shotgun, or special purpose firearm and ammunition issued by the State of California while on duty and in the performance of their official duties.

C. Shall comply with federal law regarding the purchase, or possession of any firearms and ammunition, other than their State of California-issued primary, or supplemental firearm, and ammunition, while off duty and not in performance of official duties.

D. All are true.

Answer 19

D. All are true.

Question 20

All uniformed employees shall be issued duty magazines (designated by black base plate) for primary duty use with the S&W Model Military and Police (M&P) .40 caliber pistol. How many magazines may an employee have on their duty belt (including magazine inserted in weapon)?

3

4

5

6

Answer 20

5

Question 21

The holster for the S&W Model M&P .40 caliber pistol ______have a retention system and prevent access to the trigger?

Shall

Should

May

Answer 21

The holster shall have a retention system that secures and retains the weapon until the uniformed employee makes a conscious decision to draw the weapon.

The trigger guard of the firearm must be covered to prevent access to the trigger while the firearm is holstered and snapped in place. Pg 4-6 para b 1 e&f

Question 22

When should the S&W Model M&P .40 caliber pistol be completely disassembled and inspected? What documentation is used?

Twice yearly, CHP 311

Once yearly, CHP 311

Twice yearly, CHP 312

Once yearly, CHP 312

Answer 22

Once yearly, CHP 311

Departmental pistols shall be completely disassembled once yearly by an Academy-certified weapons inspection officer and inspected for damage, defects, or modifications; cleaned; reassembled; test fired; documented on an Employee Training Records System (ETRS)-generated CHP 311, Annual Safety/Protective Equipment Inspection (Annex A); and entered in the ETRS for that employee. This complete inspection should coincide with the employee’s annual CHP 118, Performance Appraisal - Officer. 5-3(1)(a)

Question 23

Employees shall be responsible for their assigned firearm(s) and related departmentally issued safety equipment and maintaining it in a condition which meets departmental standards and reflects favorably upon the Department. Items lost or damaged due to the negligence of the employee shall be replaced by the Department at the employee’s expense. True/False

True

False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

The Department requires a complete disassembly and inspections of secondary firearms, once yearly. (True/False)

True

False

Answer 24

False The Department will no longer conduct complete disassembly inspections of secondary firearms.. Pg 5-4 para 3(b)

Question 25

The departmental shotgun does not provide the employee with a psychological and physical advantage, beyond the primary firearm. (True/False) True False

Answer 25

True The purpose of the departmental shotgun is to provide the uniformed employee with a psychological and physical advantage in the unusual circumstance where the primary firearm does not fulfill the need. Therefore, the shotgun can be both an offensive and defensive firearm depending on the particular incident. 6-3(1)(a)

Question 26

The Justification for Firing the departmental shotgun is located in what manual? HPM 70.8 HPM 100.69 HPM 70.6

Answer 26

3, HPM 70.6 Uniformed employees shall not discharge the shotgun except as permitted in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 70.6, Officer Safety Manual,Chapter 2, Discharge of Firearms. Pg 6-3 para 1 a&b

Question 27

What shotgun rounds are approved for duty use? #00 buckshot Slug #00 buckshot and slut All of the above

Answer 27

#00 buckshot, Loading of shotguns with the approved rounds of current departmentally issued #00 buckshot; 4 rounds in the magazine and 5 rounds in the ammunition pouch. Pg 6- 5 3. (2)

Question 28

Automotive employees shall be trained to load, unload, or otherwise know how to handle a shotgun. (True/False) True False

Answer 28

True Commanders shall ensure only uniformed employees and trained nonuniformed employees (e.g., Automotive Technician) load, unload, or otherwise handle the shotgun. 6-5 3. (c)

Question 29

Who shall train with the shotgun quarterly? How many times is the TOQC shot? Sergeants and below, once Lieutenants and below, once Captains and below, once

Answer 29

Captains and below, once Uniformed personnel at the rank of captain and below shall train with the shotgun on a quarterly basis and complete an annual qualification. A minimum of 18 rounds, but not more than 30 rounds, shall be fired during quarterly shoots. Missed quarterly shoots may be satisfied by completing a make-upshoot. The annual qualification course will be the 8-round Task Oriented Qualification Course (TOQC)–Shotgun Course. At least 1 shoot should be conducted during the hours of darkness and at least 1 shoot shall incorporate a component of tactically moving while firing. Pg 6-8 para 7a1

Question 30

What distances can the rifle be used at? 25 ft-300 yards. 50 ft-300 yards. Anything exceeding 25 ft. All distance

Answer 30

4. all distances The tactical rifle is provided as a supplemental firearm to the pistol. It may be utilized at all distances, ranging from close quarters to 300-plus yards. Deployment of the rifle should be based on the following factors: (1) Immediacy of the Threat. The employee deploys whichever firearm is immediately available to them at the moment of the encounter. (2) High-Risk Encounters. In a high-risk situation, the employee is encouraged to use sound judgment in deploying the appropriate weapon, taking into consideration their abilities, the weapon’s capabilities, and the circumstances surrounding the situation. (3) Individual Capabilities. The employee, knowing their individual capabilities with each weapon, will deploy the one with which they have the greatest accuracy and confidence. Pg 7-3 para 1a

Question 31

Ammunition shall be rotated on a _________ basis? Monthly Quarterly Annual

Answer 31

2. Quarterly Ammunition in the magazines shall be replaced at the time of the quarterly inspection and cleaning. (b) The ammunition removed is to be used during training shoot HPM 7-3, (3)

Question 32

When assigned to a resident post, employees shall remove the rifle at the employee’s residence? (True/False) True False

Answer 32

False Employees assigned to Resident Posts are responsible for the rifle and are expected to exercise good judgment in determining a safe location for off-duty storage. (a) In-Vehicle Storage. When off duty, enforcement vehicles should be garaged if available. If a garage is not available, the driveway or other reasonably secure location adjacent to the residence shall be utilized. Employees desiring to store rifles in their assigned patrol vehicle shall lock the rifle in the Lektro-Lok. In those cases where a garage or a reasonably secure area is not available for the patrol vehicle, the rifle shall be removed from the vehicle and stored in an equally secure location, as outlined in Chapter 2, Firearms Safety, of this manual. Employees are responsible for the rifle and are expected to exercise good judgment in determining a safe location for securement and storage. Home Storage. Employees choosing to store rifles within their residence shall keep the rifle in a secure location away from general access, as outlined in Chapter 2 of this manual.

Question 33

Who is responsible for proper accounting of ammunition use and accurate documentation? Training officer Range officer Sergeant

Answer 33

Sergeant Commanders shall designate a supervisor to ensure completion of the following: (1) Required training sessions and qualifications. (2) Quarterly inventory, inspection, and cleaning of all tactical rifles. All routine maintenance and operational checks, other than those described in paragraph 4.a. of this chapter, shall be accomplished in a manner and place specified by the commander. (3) Quarterly rotation of ammunition. (a) Ammunition in the magazines shall be replaced at the time of the quarterly inspection and cleaning. (b) The ammunition removed is to be used during training shoots. (4) Proper accounting of ammunition use and accurate documentation on the CHP 416, Record of Shoots (refer to Chapter 3, Shooting Qualification and Training, Annex A, of this manual), and CHP 269, Record of Ammunition (refer to Chapter 3, Annex B, of this manual). Pg.7-4 & 5 para b

Question 34

Who shall train with the rifle quarterly and how many rounds shall be fired quarterly? Sergeants and below, 60 rounds Commanders and below, 60 rounds Captains and below, 60 rounds

Answer 34

Captains and below, 60 rounds Uniformed personnel at the rank of captain and below shall train with the departmental rifle on a quarterly basis and complete an annual qualification. A minimum of 40 rounds, but not more than 60 rounds, shall be fired during quarterly shoots. Missed quarterly shoots may be satisfied by completing a make-up shoot. The annual qualification course will be conducted during daylight hours using the Task Oriented Qualification Course (TOQC)–Rifle Course. At least 1 shoot should be conducted during the hours of darkness and at least 1 shoot shall incorporate a component of tactically moving while firing. Pg 7-8 para 7a1

Question 35

How many personally owned rifle magazines may be carried on duty? Two Three Four None

Answer 35

Two HPM 70.8, 7-15 (e) Uniformed employees shall carry only 2 personally owned rifle magazines while on duty.

Question 36

Employees may carry 2 personally owned, 30 round rifle magazines, while on duty. (True/False) True False

Answer 36

True

Question 37

During physical methods of arrest (PMA), the departmental issued firearm may be used for role playing. (True/False) True False

Answer 37

True When physical methods of arrest (PMA) and officer safety/enforcement tactics training is conducted, the departmentally issued primary duty pistol may be used by employees role-playing as on-duty officers. However, extreme safety precautions shall be used to ensure no live ammunition in or out of a magazine is allowed near the training area. A uniformed supervisor or range officer shall inspect all firearms and training magazines used by all employees prior to the beginning of training. Blanks and simunition ammunition are not authorized for use with the primary duty weapon. HPM 70.8, 8-3 1.(c)

Question 38

All modified training shotguns shall be painted be distinctively marked and painted with a ______ buttstock and fore end?

Answer 38

Red HPM 70.8, 8-6 6.(c)

Question 39

What color should modified training revolvers grips be painted? Red Orange Blue

Answer 39

Blue All modified training revolvers, when received at a command, will have the grips painted blue. Due to officer safety, it is important this paint be maintained. Commanders shall ensure periodic inspections are conducted, the firearms are repainted as needed, and are inventoried yearly. 8-6 d. (2)

Question 40

Who should approve training scenarios when using modified training revolvers? Range Officer Sergeant Ranger Officer with Sergeant approval Commanders

Answer 40

Commanders Commanders shall approve all PMA/officer safety training scenarios using modified training revolvers. Pg 8-6 para 4d3

Question 41

Who is responsible for the supply, storage, distribution, quality control, repair, destruction, and accountability of firearms and weapons in the possession of the Department?

Answer 41

Answer: Academy, Weapons Control Unit (WCU). (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-3 section 1. a.

Question 42

Who is responsible for the inspection and replacement of all police protective, safety, and work equipment assigned to employees within their command? a) Command b) Division c) Academy d) HQ

Answer 42

a) Command

Question 43

Where is the inspection and accounting of uniformed employees’ authorized firearms documented?

Answer 43

Employee Training Records Systems (ETRS) and on a CHP 311, Annual Safety/Protective Equipment Inspection. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-3 section 2. a. (1))

Question 44

hat should be done with a firearm that has unauthorized modification?

Answer 44

Weapon shall be returned immediately to the Weapons Control Unit (WCU) (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-3 section 2. a. (2))

Question 45

Who shall inspect secondary firearms?

Answer 45

Weapons inspection officer. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 section 3. c.)

Question 46

How many magazines will the department provide for the S&W M&P 40C, and the S&W M&P 40?

Answer 46

3, and 5 all black bottoms. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 section 3. d.)

Question 47

Who repairs the departmental firearms?

Answer 47

Gunsmiths at the Academy. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-6 section 6. a.)

Question 48

The signed copy of the Weapons Inventory Control System (WICS) must be returned to the WCU when?

Answer 48

No later than April 30 of each year. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-8 section b. (4))

Question 49

How many months must an employee have at retirement under honorable status to purchase their primary weapon? a) 24 b) 200 c) 120 d) 180

Answer 49

120 months. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-9 section 8. a.)

Question 50

All uniformed employees, whether or not they intend to purchase their primary firearm, shall submit to their commander a CHP 277 within how many days from retirement? a) 120 days b) 90 days c) 60 days d) 45 days

Answer 50

Minimum of 90 calendar days prior to effective retirement date. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-9 section 8. a. (1))

Question 51

How many black bottom magazines will a retire receive with the purchase of the state-owned firearm? a) 4 b) 5 c) 3 d) 1

Answer 51

3. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-9 section 8. a. (1))

Question 52

Employees who are dismissed, resign, or who retire in lieu of disciplinary action ______ purchase their state-owned firearm.

Answer 52

Are not authorized. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-10 section (5))

Question 53

How long does a command have to report to WCU that a departmental weapon is lost or stolen? a) 24 hours b) 36 hours c) 48 hours d) Immediately

Answer 53

24 hours via telephone. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-14 section 11.)

Question 54

he CHP 36, Evidence/Property Receipt/ Report relating to the disposal of firearms shall be retained by the command for how long? a) Current Plus 2 years b) Current Plus 5 years c) Current Plus 3 years d) Current Plus 1 year

Answer 54

The current year plus 5 years from date firearm shipped to the WCU. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-15 section c.)

Question 55

How many rounds is considered the approved load for the 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy munitions? a) 7 b) 9 c) 5 d) 3

Answer 55

7. (ref: Chpt 11 pg. 11-3 section 2. b.)

Question 56

How many kinetic energy rounds shall be shot annually? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

Answer 56

2. (ref: Chpt 11 pg. 11-10 section e.)

Question 57

What color of magazines are used for NLTA training? 

Answer 57

Only magazines with blue tape or blue paint on the base plate of the magazine. (ref: Chpt 12 pg. 12-6 section b. (1)(e))

Question 58

What are the three training zones?

Answer 58

Unsafe zone, semi-safe zone, and safe zone. (ref: Chpt 12 pg. 12-8 section c. (1)-(3))

Question 59

Can a uniformed employee remove the light system while engaged in normal enforcement duties?

Answer 59

No. (ref: Chpt 13 pg. 13-3 section 2. c.)

Question 60

Can a uniformed employee use the light system to direct traffic/vehicle search?

Answer 60

No. (ref: Chpt 13 pg. 13-3 section 2. d.)

Question 61

How many rounds shall be fired during the low-light, alternate course to be authorized to use a light system?

Answer 61

34 rounds. (ref: Chpt 13 pg. 13-5 section 6. a.)

Question 62

T/F: Employees shall not use specialty weapon systems except as permitted by policy contained in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 50.6, Special Response Team, Chapter 3, Grenadier Protocols and Procedures; and General Order 100.49, Special Weapons and Tactics Team.

Answer 62

A: True