HPM 70.8 Firearms Manual Flashcards
Under what circumstances may an officer carry a secondary firearm in lieu of the primary firearm?
Secondary firearms which meet the secondary firearm criteria (i.e., caliber, design, and safety mechanisms [refer to paragraph c. of this chapter]) may be carried in lieu of the primary firearm only while traveling to, during, and returning from court in civilian attire, in a privately-owned vehicle.
Chapter 1 p. 1-1
Upon issuance of the supplemental firearm (S&W Model 4013 TSW) the recipient shall complete a TOQC utilizing the supplemental firearm.
True or False
False.
The supplemental firearm is virtually identical to the current duty pistol; therefore, no additional training is required prior to carrying this weapon. Upon receipt of the weapon, it is recommended the employee contact the Area range officer to schedule range time to become familiar with the weapon and its operation.
Chapter 1 p. 1-5
The Area weapons officer shall approve the use of secondary weapon holsters prior to use by an officer.
True or False
True.
Holsters shall preclude accidental cocking, discharge, or loss of physical control and shall be approved by the Area weapons inspection officer prior to use.
Chapter 1 p. 1-7
While on duty, an officer’s secondary firearm is rendered inoperable. Costs associated with repair may be claimed on a CHP 287 Claims of $1,000 or Less.
True or False
False.
The maintenance, repair, or replacement of a secondary firearm, if damaged or destroyed, is the responsibility of the employee at the employee’s own expense.
Chapter 1 p. 1-7
How often must an employee maintain proficiency (demonstrate) with a secondary firearm and what is the course of fire?
Proficiency for the secondary firearm will be maintained on an annual basis if the secondary firearm will be carried on duty. Only the same type (revolver or semi-automatic) secondary firearm that the employee has qualified with may be carried on duty.
Chapter 1 p. 1-8
and Secondary Weapon Qualification Course - secondary Firearm - 18 Rounds Total Fired.
Chapter 3 p. 3-16
Under what circumstances may an individual carry a special purpose firearm (i.e. 37 mm)?
In emergency situations, and with the Division chief’s approval, commanders may authorize the carrying of such firearms based on the necessity and availability commensurate with the particular emergency.
Carrying of such firearms shall be discontinued as soon as the emergency has subsided.
Chapter 1 p. 1-8
An employee should have a primary firearm immediately available while traveling in a marked enforcement vehicle, regardless of destination or attire. An employee may carry a secondary firearm on duty and in civilian attire while attending or traveling to/from court or while in travel status in a privately-owned vehicle.
True or False
False.
An employee shall have a primary firearm immediately available while traveling in a marked enforcement vehicle, regardless of destination or attire. An employee may carry a secondary firearm on duty and in civilian attire while attending or traveling to/from court or while in travel status in a privately-owned vehicle.
Chapter 1 p. 1-9
An employee shall register with the Department all authorized secondary firearms carried pursuant to their employment by this Department as a peace officer. How many secondary firearms may an employee have entered into ETRS?
An employee may select two authorized secondary firearms to be entered into ETRS.
Chapter 1 p. 1-9
Clearing tubes are filled with clean sand to no less than within __ inches from the top.
12
Chapter 2 p. 2-2
While at the jail facility, where shall an officer secure the primary and secondary firearms?
The primary and secondary firearms may be stored in the trunk of the patrol vehicle or in the gun locker at the facility.
Chapter 2 p. 2-2
If an officer chooses to secure a primary and secondary firearm in the trunk of the patrol car. Before unholstering, he/she shall remove the magazine from the weapons. Additionally, once unholstered the round from the chamber shall be removed.
True or False
False.
The magazine(s) shall be removed from the pistol(s) prior to unholstering. The round in the chamber(s) shall be left in that position. It is the responsibility of the employee to reinsert the magazine(s) into the holstered pistol(s) prior to returning to patrol duties.
Chapter 2 p. 2-2
How many required shoots shall a uniformed employee fire and how often?
Uniformed employees shall fire 12 primary firearm shoots each year (one each month).
Chapter 3 p. 3-3
Per policy, how many shoots shall be conducted during the hours of darkness?
Commanders are encouraged to conduct up to 50
percent of the monthly shoots in the hours of darkness; however, at least two shoots shall be conducted annually during the hours of darkness.
Chapter 3 p. 3-3
Prior to returning to full duty, what shall an employee do who has been involved in an actual shooting where shots were fired at another person?
Employees who have been assigned to office duty because
of an involvement in an actual shooting confrontation where shots were fired at another person, whether or not an injury or death resulted, shall fire a qualifying score on the Task Oriented Qualification Course (TOQC) - Primary Firearm, prior to returning to full duty.
Chapter 3 p. 3-3
What course of fire shall be used to qualify a uniformed employee to carry a secondary firearm on duty?
The secondary firearm to be carried on duty shall be
fired annually in conjunction with qualification (refer to Chapter 1 for a definition of secondary firearm). Uniformed employees are required to pass the
qualification course annually using the Secondary Weapon Qualification Course (SWQC).
Chapter 3 p. 3-4
How often shall the tactical rifle be fired by officers and sergeants and how often are they required to pass the TOQC – Rifle Course?
The rifle shall be fired quarterly by all officers and
sergeants. Officers and sergeants are required to pass the qualification course twice annually using the TOQC - Rifle Course (refer to Chapter 7, Tactical Rifle, of this manual). At least one shoot should be held during the hours of darkness.
Chapter 3 p. 3-4
How long does an employee need to be off work before they are not required to make up all required shoots?
Employees shall normally make up all required shoots.
Employees off duty for more than three months may be exempted from making up all required shoots. However, they shall shoot a qualification course with a qualifying score
prior to returning to duty.
Chapter 3 p. 3-4
What is the maximum number of rounds an employee may shoot in a single training session? What is the exception?
In no event shall an employee expend over 100 rounds in any single training session (one make-up shoot in addition to the regular shoot). With the Area commander’s approval, additional rounds may be fired to improve an employee’s abilities to perform to departmental standards.
Chapter 3 p. 3-4
What is the required uniform item of range officer’s conducting firearms training?
Range officers conducting a firearms training session shall wear a red safety vest over their clothing. The range officer shall wear departmentally issued body armor and appropriate uniform. The red safety vest shall be worn over all other clothing.
Chapter 3 p. 3-5
How often are employees required to shoot their black bottom magazines?
All three issued black-bottomed magazines shall be
used during training at least once a year. The purpose of the shoot is to ensure the magazines are functioning properly when fully loaded. A course of fire, such as
marksmanship, should be used which does not require rapid reloading or dropping of the magazines. Care should be taken to ensure the magazines are not
damaged during the training.
Chapter 3 p. 3-6
