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first time before they are fired on the Range. In the case of Santa Ana officers, the weapon must <br /> also have an Authorization slip on file. <br /> 2. While shooting on the Range, or while in the immediate vicinity of an in-progress <br /> firearms course, all personnel shall wear eye and ear protection. <br /> 3. Once weapons are loaded in preparation for shooting, they shall be de-cocked and <br /> remain holstered unless on the firing line ready to shoot and/or participating in a course of fire. <br /> (Hot Range Format) <br /> 4. Only authorized weapons and ammunition shall be fired in the ranges. If there is <br /> any doubt or question as to whether a specific type of weapon or ammunition can be used, it <br /> shall be referred to the Department Santa Ana Rangemaster/Armor for authorization before <br /> shooting. <br /> 5. The following equipment restrictions apply: <br /> a. Authorized weapons are handguns up to and including .45 cal. <br /> b. No centerfire rifle caliber ammunition is authorized to be fired in the <br /> lower range. <br /> c. Magnum ammunition, tracer, incendiary, or armor piercing is strictly <br /> prohibited from being used in the ranges. <br /> RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> Santa Ana Rangemasters and CAR's shall abide by the following: <br /> 1. All Instructors shall demonstrate a proactive safety attitude and exhibit a <br /> professional demeanor at all times while in the Facility. <br /> 2. Allow no one to use the Facility that has a pre-existing injury or condition(s), <br /> which may affect their ability to safety use, the Facility or participate in firearm training. <br /> 3. Any intentional violation of safety guidelines, gross displays of improper range <br /> procedures or lack of sound judgment, which in the Rangemasters opinion places others at risk of <br /> injury, shall result in the immediate removal of the individual(s) from the Facility. <br /> 4. The Santa Ana Rangemaster on duty shall be responsible for inspecting the <br /> Facility before and after use by an outside agency. This inspection will include cleanliness and <br /> serviceability of equipment. Damage and or cluttered conditions will be brought to the attention <br /> of the CAR for correction. <br /> 5. Santa Ana Rangemasters will ensure that outside agencies officers have a current <br /> signed copy of the Individual Waiver of Liability form and a Santa Ana Police Department <br /> Waiver executed by the CAR on file. <br /> FIREARMS TRAINING <br /> Firearms training shall be conducted under the following conditions: <br /> 1. Santa Ana Police Department personnel shall only be trained using approved <br /> Firearms Training Courses and or Training Scenarios which have been approved by the Training <br /> Commander, <br /> 2. Firearms Training which falls outside the normally scheduled training shall be <br /> approved by the Training Commander before being conducted. <br /> 3. SWAT tactical training will not be conducted in the Facility unless it has the prior <br /> approval of the Training Commander and is conducted under the direct supervision of the SWAT <br /> Commander or his designee. <br /> 4. Agencies authorized to use the Facility shall have their courses of fire approved <br /> by the Santa Ana Rangemaster before shooting. Santa Ana Police Department reserves the right <br /> 9 <br />