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25	25	Review Date:
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27		-08/20/2018
	27	+03/01/2022
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30		-Sheriff Cory Pulsipher
	30	+Sheriff Nate Brooksby
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32		-Undersheriff James Standley
	32	+Undersheriff Barry Golding
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35	35	__**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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137	137	**AE 04_109 __DUTY FIREARMS__**
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139		-1. The primary duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be a GLOCK model pistol in .45 ACP. Other approved handguns previously authorized will be phased out by January 30th, 2014. At that time, the GLOCK model pistol in .45 ACP will be the only authorized primary duty handgun. Deputies must qualify with each firearm to be carried on-duty.
140		-1. Shotguns may be issued by the WCSO. All WCSO-issued shotguns are considered less-lethal firearms and are to be used in compliance with less-lethal and/or SWAT policy (reference policies: AE 01 Use of Force; and AY 01 SWAT).
	139	+1. The primary duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be a GLOCK model pistol in 9mm.
	140	+1. Shotguns may be issued by the WCSO. All WCSO-issued shotguns are considered less-lethal firearms and are to be used in compliance with less-lethal and/or SWAT policy (reference policies: [[AE 01 Use of Force>>AE 01 Use of Force]]; and [[AY 01 SWAT>>doc:Policy.Administrative.AY 01 SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Teams.WebHome]]).
141	141	1. AR-15 and M16 rifles may be issued by the WCSO. They are to be stored with the chamber empty and the safety on. A deputy may carry a rifle of this style on-duty and use it in the performance of duty provided the firearm has been inspected, has had its serial number recorded with the WCSO and the deputy has met the necessary training and qualification requirements.
142	142	1. Only ammunition approved by the WCSO shall be used while on-duty. Ammunition shall be manufacturer-condition and shall not be modified in any way.
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156	156	11. Annually complete a minimum of eight hours of range training. The eight hours of training may be obtained by attendance at the scheduled range days prior to each quarterly qualification (range day trainings are scheduled in two hour blocks). Any deputy wishing to attend more than the minimum amount required can do so with supervisory approval.
157	157	11. Successfully complete applicable basic training:
158	158	111. Pistol: Basic handgun course;
159		-111. Shotgun: Basic shotgun course;
160	160	111. Rifle: Basic carbine course;
161	161	11. Attend applicable on-going prerequisite training in order to be eligible for participation in qualification testing. It will be the responsibility of the deputy to ensure he/she has met the requirements of training prior to attending a qualification:
162	162	111. Pistol: Quarterly;
163		-111. Shotgun: Annually;
164	164	111. Rifle: Annually; and
165	165	11. Successfully pass required qualification testing:
166	166	111. Pistol: Quarterly;
167		-111. Shotgun: Annually;
168	168	111. Rifle: Annually.
169	169	1. Employees assigned to or scheduled for firearms posts are responsible for maintaining their current qualification standards. Failure to meet these standards will subject the employee to administrative review.
170	170	1. Employees unable to attend a scheduled qualification testing are encouraged to make alternative arrangements prior to the scheduled testing. Firearms instructors may deny alternative arrangement requests that are made after the scheduled testing. Exceptions may be made for unforeseen events (e.g., illness, emergency leave, etc.) or for employees on Workers Compensation or FMLA status. In any event, qualification standards shall be met prior to the employee resuming work in a firearms post.