Policy Text
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW
1 01/24/2011 05/11/2022
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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312 - Firearms 1 POLICY 312 FIREARMS
312.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy establishes procedures for the acquisition, use, and documentation of training in the
use of firearms and less lethal weapons . The Chief of Police or his /her designee shall approve all
Department weapons before they are acquired and utilized by any member of this Department.
312.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 1.2.2 , 1.3.9, 1.3.10, 1.3.11, 1.3.12,
4.3.1 , 4.3.2 , 4.3.3 , 4.3.5 , 16.1.6 , 16.3.6, 22. 2.1, 41.3.4
This policy pertains to the following Standard Operating Procedures: N/A
312.2 AUTHORIZED WEAPONS
No firearm or less lethal weapon will be carried that ha s not been thoroughly inspected by the
Rangemaster or his/her designee (hereafter refe rred as Rangemaster ). Except in an emergency,
or as directed by a supervisor, no firearm or less lethal weapon shall be carried by a member who
has not qualified with that weapon at an authorized Department range.
312.2.1 DUTY WEAPONS
The primary department issued weapons consist of the Glock Model 17 (9mm) or the Glock
Model 21 (.45 caliber). Additionally, the Glock Model 34 (9mm) and the Glock Model 45 (9mm)
are authorized for duty carry if personally owned by an individual officer . The foll owing additional
lethal and less lethal weapons are approved for on -duty use (department members who were
issued/authorized to carry a Beretta 92F S or 92D or Glock 19 prior to 9/1/2015 are grandfathered
under the previous policy) :
MAKE MODEL CALIBER
American Defense Mfg. Model 2 .223/5.56
Colt AR-15A2 (Patrol) .223/5.56
Colt M-4 (SWAT) .223/5.56
Accuracy International AX308 (SWAT) .308
Remington 700 (SWAT) .308
Remington 870 (approved use only) 12 gauge lethal
Remington* 870 12 gauge “Less Lethal”
Defense Tech* eXact iMpact 1006 40mm
Pepperball* SA200 (Launcher) N/A
Taser* X26 / Taser 7 N/A
All of the listed weapons are subject to inspection by a Rangemaster annually, as needed, or
upon the direction of a superviso r. The Rangemaster shall maintain a complete listing of all
Department owned firearms by type, description, model and serial number; and to whom they are
assigned and/or controlled.
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW
1 01/24/2011 05/11/2022
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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312 - Firearms 2
*See General Order s § 308 – Control Devices and Techniques and § 309 – Electro -Muscular
Disruption Technology for additional on less lethal weapons.
312.2. 2 SECONDARY , BACKUP AND OFF-DUTY WEAPONS
Secondary weapons may be carried by sworn officers in non -uniform assignments (e.g.
Investigations) or by sworn officers in unifor m not assigned to patrol (e.g. Professional Standards,
Administration , etc.). A backup weapon may be carried in addition to the use of a secondary
weapon as listed above or in addition to a primary duty weapon. The carrying of weapons by
sworn officers whi le off -duty is permitted by the Chief of Police, but may be rescinded should
circumstances dictate (e.g. administrative leave).
Sworn officers who choose to carry a secondary, backup or off -duty firearm will be required to
meet the following guidelines:
a) The weapon shall be chambered in .22 to .45 caliber , with a minimum 5 shot capacity ;
b) The weapon shall be manufactured by either Colt, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Glock,
Heckler & Koch, Sig -Sauer, Ruger, Walther, Steyr, Desert Eagle, Springfield , or other
quality firearms manufacturer as approved by a Department Rangemaster ;
c) It will be the responsibility of the officer to submit the weapon to the Rangemaster for
inspection prior to being carried on or off-duty. The Rangemaster shall assure that the
officer i s proficient in handling and firing th e weapon and it will be carried in a safe
manner . The weapon shall be subject to inspection whenever deemed necessary. The
officer will successfully qualify with the weapon prior to it being carried and annually
thereafter . The range qualification dates will be specified by the Rangemaster ;
d) A complete description of the weapon(s) shall be contained on the qualification record
approved by the Rang