HPM 70.8

Question 1

What must an employee do if they wish to carry a secondary firearm?

Answer 1

Submit the firearm and related safety equipment to the Area weapons officer for inspection

The employee must also qualify with the weapon and complete a CHP 4, Secondary Firearms Report.

Question 2

What is required for law enforcement officers flying while armed?

Answer 2

• Protective Detail
• Surveillance
• Enforcement or Investigation
• Prisoner Escort

Officers must have an operational need to have the weapon accessible on the aircraft.

Question 3

How often must uniformed personnel train with their primary firearm?

Answer 3

Quarterly, shooting a minimum of 100 rounds

Missed quarterly shoots may be satisfied by completing a make-up shoot.

Question 4

What is the annual qualification requirement for uniformed personnel using a shotgun?

Answer 4

Complete an annual qualification using the 8-round TOQC–Shotgun Course

Quarterly training requires firing a minimum of 18 rounds.

Question 5

What is the annual qualification requirement for uniformed personnel using a tactical rifle?

Answer 5

Complete an annual qualification using the TOQC–Rifle Course

Quarterly training requires firing a minimum of 40 rounds.

Question 6

What is the minimum number of rounds that must be fired during quarterly riffle shoots?

Answer 6

40

A maximum of 60 rounds may be fired during these sessions.

Question 7

What is the maximum number of rounds a uniformed employee can expend in a single training session?

Answer 7

150 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition

Additional rounds may be fired with Area commander’s approval.

Question 8

What is required if a uniformed employee fails to pass any TOQC task?

Answer 8

Documented remedial training program

This training uses departmentally issued firearm and ammunition.

Question 9

What must be documented on a CHP 416?

Answer 9

Shoots and ammunition usage

This record is essential for tracking training and compliance.

Question 10

What is the purpose of the black-bottom magazines during training?

Answer 10

Ensure magazines function properly when fully loaded

They should be used at least once a year during training.

Question 11

How often must departmental pistols be completely disassembled and inspected?

Answer 11

Once yearly

This includes cleaning, reassembling, and test firing.

Question 12

What is the responsibility of employees regarding their departmental pistols?

Answer 12

Pistol maintenance

Employees must clean their pistols after training and inspect them weekly.

Question 13

What must be verified during the quarterly inspection of ammunition controls?

Answer 13

• Physical inventory of ammunition
• Accuracy of CHP 416s
• Documentation of ammunition transactions

This ensures proper management and accountability of ammunition.

Question 14

What must be done with used brass from shoots?

Answer 14

Disposed of in accordance with range lead removal contract

The value of brass will be determined annually.

Question 15

What is the maximum number of keys to the ammunition storage location?

Answer 15

Two primary range officers plus one emergency access key

The emergency key is restricted to the commander or their designee.

Question 16

What must be done when the WICS printout is received on April 1? when is it due?

Answer 16

• Designate two employees to verify information
• Indicate additions, deletions, or changes
• Place a check mark by each verified serial number
• Add weapons with serial numbers not on the list
• Document missing firearms or discrepancies

The signed copy of the WICS-generated printout must be returned to the WCU by April 30 each year.

Question 17

Employees who retire after 120 months of service may be authorized to purchase what?

Answer 17

Their primary weapon

This applies if they retire in honorable status or due to a job-incurred disability not related to mental or emotional disorders.

Question 18

What form must uniformed employees submit to purchase their primary firearm upon retirement?

Answer 18

CHP 277, Sale of State-Owned Service Pistol (Retiring Officer)

Submission must occur at least 90 days before the retirement date.

Question 19

True or false: Employees who are dismissed or resign are authorized to purchase their state-owned firearm.

Answer 19

FALSE

Employees dismissed, resigning, or retiring in lieu of disciplinary action cannot purchase their firearm.

Question 20

What is the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act designed to do? HR218

Answer 20

• Exempt qualified active law enforcement officers from local/state prohibitions on concealed firearms
• Allow qualified retired officers to carry concealed weapons across state boundaries

The act was signed into law in July 2004 and improved in October 2010.

Question 21

What must retired uniformed employees do to carry a concealed weapon?

Answer 21

• Separated in good standing
• Employed as a law enforcement officer for 10 years or more
• Not under the influence of intoxicants
• Must have a photographic ID
• Must meet training standards for active officers

They must also not be found unqualified for mental health reasons.

Question 22

What must be done if a retired uniformed employee wishes to conduct their qualification? HR 218

Answer 22

• Contact the Area office 30 days prior
• Provide full name, date of birth, and ID number for background check
• Submit firearm for inspection two weeks prior

The qualification course will be based on the type of weapon they wish to carry.

Question 23

What is the 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy munitions policy during a tour of duty?

Answer 23

• Carried with an empty chamber and magazine tube
• Loaded with 7 rounds of approved munitions
• Stored in a case in the trunk of the patrol vehicle

Lethal ammunition must not be attached or stored with the shotgun.

Question 24

What must be done before a tour of duty regarding the less leathal 12-gauge shotgun?

Answer 24

• Examine the shotgun
• Visually inspect ammunition to ensure only less-lethal munitions are loaded

If the patrol vehicle lacks a Lektro-Lok, the shotgun must be stored unloaded in a secure location.

Question 25

What is the required **ammunition count** for a patrol vehicle without a roof-mounted or trunk-mounted Lektro-Lok?

Answer 25

* 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy munitions in the trunk * 5 additional 12-gauge kinetic energy munitions in the case * 7 12-gauge kinetic energy rounds in the ammunition pouch ## Footnote The shotgun must not have a round in the chamber or magazine while stored.

Question 26

Who can be certified as a **NLTA instructor**?

Answer 26

Sergeants and below who have completed the Academy Scenario Safety Instructor Course ## Footnote A minimum of two NLTA instructors must be present during all training utilizing NLTA.

Question 27

What is the minimum **lumens** requirement for a weapon-mounted light system?

Answer 27

60 lumens ## Footnote The light must be a light only; no light/laser combinations are permitted.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The light must have a minimum run time of _______.

Answer 28

60 minutes ## Footnote The light must also be water-resistant or waterproof.

Question 29

What are the maximum dimensions for the body of a **weapon-mounted light**?

Answer 29

* No larger than 4 inches long * No larger than 2 inches wide * No larger than 2 1/2 inches high ## Footnote The light must have an ambidextrous, momentary on/off switch with a constant on switch.

Question 30

True or false: The light body must interface with a **Picatinny rail** without placing hands in front of the muzzle.

Answer 30

TRUE ## Footnote This is a requirement for attaching or detaching the light.