70.8

Question 1

While on duty, what are the two exceptions to carrying anything other than the S&W 4006 TSW pistol or the full-size S&W model M&P .40 caliber pistol?

Answer 1

(a) Supplemental firearms by authorized carriers. (Refer to paragraph
1.b.[2] of this chapter.)
(b) Secondary firearms which meet the secondary firearm criteria (i.e.,
caliber, design, and safety mechanisms) 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. (HPM 70.8 1-3)

Question 2

Uniformed employees ________ have a primary firearm immediately available while traveling in a________, regardless of destination or attire.

Answer 2

Shall / marked enforcement vehicle (HPM 70.8 1-3)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Strongly advised (HPM 70.8 1-5)

Question 4

When entering a jail facility, Prior to securing your pistol, what shall you do with your gun?

Answer 4

At the jail-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. 70.8 2-4

Question 5

Where are you permitted to dry fire your gun while at CHP Facilities?

Answer 5

At CHP facilities, firearms shall not be drawn, loaded, unloaded, or dry fired except at a clearing tube. 2-4

Question 6

Given examples of Finger ON Trigger:

Answer 6

(a) A known/suspected felon refuses to show their hands or follow instructions during a felony stop.
(b) While conducting a building search, a suspect is located but they refuse to come out from concealment or follow instructions.
(c) When confronted with a suspect who advances toward the officer, ignoring all orders and/or commands, and the suspect is armed with a weapon capable of causing serious injury or death. (HPM 70.8 2-5/6)

Question 7

Given examples of Finger NOT on Trigger.

Answer 7

(a) During felony stop procedures with the officers behind cover/concealment and the suspect is obeying commands.
(b) During a foot pursuit when the firearm has been removed from the holster.
(c) While conducting a building search when a suspect has not been located.
(d) During felony arrest handcuffing techniques. (HPM 70.8 2-6)

Question 8

Primary Firearm. All uniformed personnel shall train with the primary firearm on a quarterly basis, shooting a minimum of 100 rounds. At least ______ shoot should be conducted during the hours of darkness and at least _______ shall incorporate a component of tactically moving while firing. All uniformed employees are required to qualify __________ using the 50-round TOQC-Pistol Course.

Answer 8

One, one shoot, annually, HPM 70.8 3-3

Question 9

How often shall the primary firearm, shotgun, and tactical rifle be shot?

Answer 9

All uniformed personnel shall train with the primary firearm on a quarterly basis.
Uniformed personnel at the rank of captain and below shall train with the shotgun on a quarterly basis and complete an annual qualification annually.
Uniformed personnel at the rank of captain and below shall train with the rifle on a quarterly basis and complete an annual qualification annually (70.8, 3-3/4)

Question 10

A uniformed employee shall not expend over _____ rounds of .40 caliber ammunition in any single training session.

Answer 10

150 (HPM 70.8 3-5)
With the Area commander’s approval, additional rounds may be fired to improve an employee’s abilities to perform to departmental standards

Question 11

Firearm qualification: Uniformed employees who fail to meet the minimum qualification requirements _____ be placed on _________ ________.

Answer 11

-Shall / Interim Reporting (HPM 70.8 3-5)

Question 12

Each command shall have at least _ weapons inspection officers and _ range officers.

Answer 12

2 / 2 (HPM 70.8, 3-5)

Question 13

Departmental Pistols. How many Departmental pistol inspections are required annually?

Answer 13

Two inspections (1) a complete inspection shall be made in conjunction with the employee’s annual performance appraisal; and (2) a “field strip” shall be completed approximately six months from that date. HPM 70.8 5-3

Question 14

Employees shall thoroughly clean their primary firearm after being fired during any training session and shall inspect it at least ______________ to ensure that it is in proper working order.

Answer 14

once each week (5-7)

Question 15

How shall a 12-guage shotgun with kinetic energy munitions be carried during a tour of duty?

Answer 15

shall be carried with the chamber and magazine tube empty and the ammunition pouch loaded with the approved load (seven rounds) of departmentally issued 12-gauge kinetic energy munitions.

The 12-guage shotgun and five additional rounds of kinetic energy munitions shall be placed in a case, which shall be secured in the trunk of the patrol vehicle.

The case shall remain unlocked when the 12-guage shotgun with kinetic energy munitions is secured in the trunk of the patrol vehicle (70.8, page 11-3)

Question 16

12-guage shotgun with kinetic energy munitions. The _____, ______ and ______ shall be distinctively colored orange, making the shotgun readily recognizable as a less-lethal firearm.

Answer 16

Fore-end, stock, and sling. (HPM 70.8 11-3)

Question 17

Annual Training. After initial qualification, employees who are assigned to carry the 12 guage shotgun with kinetic energy munitions shall be required to shoot a minimum of ________ annually.

Answer 17

two rounds HPM 70.8 11-10

Question 18

A minimum of ___ NLTA instructors shall be present during all training utilizing NLTA.

Answer 18

Two (HPM 70.8 12-5)