HPM 70.8, Firearmes Manual (revised November 2019)

Question 1

When wearing the supplemental firearm what is the policy regarding the wearing of the badge?

Answer 1

Employees carrying a supplemental firearm are strongly advised to wear their departmental badge so that both the firearm and the badge can be seen simultaneously.

p. 1-5

Question 2

How many loaner supplemental firearms are each field Division authorized to have?

Answer 2

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

p. 1-5

Question 3

Primary firearms shall be carried whenever the employee is…

Answer 3

On duty and in uniform.

p. 1-6

Question 4

At CHP facilities, firearms shall not be drawn, loaded, unloaded, or dry-fired except…

Answer 4

…at a clearing tube.

p. 2-4

Question 5

What two locations are authorized for the securing of primary and secondary firearms while at a jail facility?

Answer 5

In the trunk of the patrol vehicle or the gun locker at the jail facility.

p. 2-4

Question 6

What shall an employee do with the round in the chamber while in a jail facility?

Answer 6

Shall be left alone.

p. 2-4

Question 7

Which firearm may be carried as part of the Air Safe program?

Answer 7

Departmentally issued firearm or approved secondary firearm.

p. 2-7

Question 8

What are approved locations for a firearm carried under the Air Safe program?

Answer 8

Concealed on the person or within reach (never in overhead storage).

p. 2-7

Question 9

Along with the approved firearm, what else shall be carried when flying armed under the Air Safe program?

Answer 9

Departmental badge, flex or handcuffs, “POLICE” ID, driver license.

p. 2-7

Question 10

How many hours prior to a flight is the consumption of alcohol prohibited when participating in the Air Safe Program?

Answer 10

8

p. 2-7

Question 11

What are the four (4) activities an officer may be engaged in that qualify for flying armed under the Air Safe Program?

Answer 11

Protective Detail
Surveillance
Enforcement or Investigation
Prison Escort

p. 2-7 and 2-8

Question 12

How often and with how many rounds shall an employee train with the primary firearm?

Answer 12

Quarterly–100 rounds

p. 3-3

Question 13

At least 1 shoot ?should/shall? be conducted during _____ __ _________ and at least 1 shoot ?should/shall? incorporate a component of tactically moving while firing.

Answer 13

should
the hours of darkness
shall

p. 3-3

Question 14

How often is an employee required to qualify with the primary firearm?

Answer 14

Annually

3-3

Question 15

What ranks and how often are uniformed personnel required to train with the shotgun (how many rounds) and complete a qualification?

Answer 15

Captain and below
train quarterly (minimum 18 rounds no more than 30)
qualify annually

p. 3-3

Question 16

What ranks and how often are uniformed personnel required to train with the tactical rifle (how many rounds) and complete a qualification?

Answer 16

Captain and below
train quarterly (minimum 40 rounds no more than 60)
qualify annually

p. 3.4

Question 17

Uniformed employees who are issued a supplemental firearm in conjunction with their assigned duties will be required to complete what?

Answer 17

An annual familiarization course.

p. 3-4

Question 18

The secondary firearm to be carried on duty shall be fired (how often?) in conjunction (with what)? Uniformed employees are required to pass the…?

Answer 18

annually
the primary firearm qualification
the Secondary Weapon Qualification Course.

p. 3-4

Question 19

What is the maximum number of rounds for each weapons system for a single shoot?

Answer 19

Primary pistol – 150
Shotgun – 30
Rifle – 60

p. 3-5

Question 20

How many weapons inspection officers and range officers shall each command have?

Answer 20

2 of each (Officers may be trained and certified in both).

p. 3-5

Question 21

What shall be used when firing the TOQC pistol course?

Answer 21

Uniformed employees shall use a departmentally approved holster, duty belt, and magazine pouch.

p. 3-7

Question 22

What is the minimum noise reduction rating for ear protection to be used?

Answer 22

Noise reduction rating of 25 decibels.

p. 3-8

Question 23

What is the retention for respective CHP 243 forms for TOQC shoots?

Answer 23

Current year plus 2.

p. 3-9

Question 24

How often shall the commander ensure a supervisor conducts an inspection of all ammunition controls?

Answer 24

Quarterly.

p. 3-27

Question 25

How often is shotgun and rifle ammo rotated?

Answer 25

Quarterly.

p. 3-27

Question 26

How many keys and with whom for ammo storage locations?

Answer 26

No more than 3.

The number of primary range officers assigned to the command (no more than two), plus a commander’s emergency access key.

p. 3-28

Question 27

How many spare magazines shall a command maintain?

Answer 27

Each command shall maintain a spare supply of duty magazines equal to 5 percent of the uniform command strength.

p. 4-3

Question 28

When and who may authorize employees to carry departmental training magazines on duty in addition to the duty magazines?

Answer 28

During emergency operations, Division commanders may authorize…

p. 4-3

Question 29

Pistols shall be completely disassembled ____ _______ by an Academy-certified _______ __________ _________.

Answer 29

Once yearly

Weapons Inspection Officer

p. 5-3

Question 30

How often shall secondary weapons be inspected by a weapons inspection officer?

Answer 30

Annually.

p. 5-3

Question 31

Who is responsible for the issuance, inspection, and replacement of all departmental pistols and related safety equipment assigned to an employee?

Answer 31

Commander.

p. 5-4

Question 32

Does the Department conduct complete disassembly inspections of secondary firearms?

Answer 32

No.

p. 5-4

Question 33

How soon after the notification of deficiency is an employee to correct, repair, or replace an issue with a firearm, holster, ammunition, magazine, or magazine pouch?

Answer 33

As soon as possible, or in no event later than 30 days after notification.

p. 5-5

Question 34

How is the shotgun stored when heat exposure might damage shells?

Answer 34

Unloaded at the clearing tube, and shotgun and loose rounds shall be placed in the trunk.

p. 6-4

Question 35

How often is the shotgun required to be:
cleaned –
full tear-down–

Answer 35

cleaned quarterly

full tear-down once (can be one one of quarterly cleanings)

p. 6-7

Question 36

Can an employee carry personally owned tactical rifle magazines while on duty? If so, how many and what kind?

Answer 36

Yes
2 (20 round only)
Magpul dynamics or mil-spec

p. 7-14

Question 37

The commander shall ensure that all modified training shotguns are distinctly marked by…?

Answer 37

red painted buttstock and for-end.

p. 8-7

Question 38

How many months of state service is required for an employee to qualify to purchase their state issued primary firearm upon retirement?

Answer 38

120 months.

p. 9-9