Firearms & Qualifications Policy Flashcards
“All personnel SHALL qualify at least _______ with his or her handgun and with all other firearms used / carried on-duty”
ANNUALLY
“Only weapons issued by the agency OR approved by the Chief of Police will be carried or used while on-duty”
TRUE
What is the policy load-carry for an agency issued shotgun?
Secured in the gun rack.
Magazine fully loaded with 00-Buck / chamber empty
Trigger released
Safety on
Minimum of 5 extra rounds of slug ammunition shall be carried
What is the policy load-carry for any agency issued rifle?
Secured in the gun rack
Magazine fully loaded / chamber empty / safety on
Minimum of (2) fully loaded 30-round magazines shall be carried
Secondary / Back-up weapons and ammunition are purchased at the officer’s expense…
TRUE
All secondary / back-up weapons shall be approved by the Rangemaster…
TRUE
Officers using secondary weapons SHALL qualify with the weapon during range day…
TRUE
While OFF-DUTY, officers may carry either an issued weapon OR one purchased by the officer…
TRUE
Officers SHALL NOT carry weaopns when consuming alcohol…
TRUE
Off-Duty weapons SHALL be carried safely and concealed…
TRUE
What is the procedure for Negligent Discharges?
Immediately ensure there are no injuries.
Secure the weapon in the current state prior to discharge.
Immediately notify the on-duty supervisor.
ANNUAL Firearm Inspection
Conducted annually by a firearms instructor or rangemaster / armorer shall inspect each weapon during qualifications.
Quarterly Firearm Inspection
Supervisors shall inspect subordinate officers issued firearms to ensure they are maintained in a clean and serviceable manner.
Annual Qualification FAILURE process
Anyone who fails to qualify on their FIRST attempt shall immediately receive remedial instruction and allowed a second attempt. Officers who fail a second attempt, shall be placed on remedial training and be removed from patrol / investigative duties until standards are met.
