TPS Firearms & Weapons Regulations 2

Question 1

What is the legal standard for a commissioned security officer to use deadly force with a firearm?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable belief that deadly force is immediately necessary to protect against death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping, or sexual assault

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Any time the officer feels threatened by another person

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When the employer's post orders authorize the use of a firearm

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When a law enforcement officer requests assistance

Question 2

A security officer is required to requalify with their duty firearm how often under Texas DPS requirements?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Every 6 months

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Every 2 years

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Every 5 years

Question 3

What does 'firearm retention' mean in the context of security officer training?

Accepted Answer

Techniques to prevent an assailant from taking the officer's firearm during a physical confrontation

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The policy of keeping a firearm in a secure storage locker

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The legal requirement to maintain firearm registration

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The storage of firearms at the end of each shift

Question 4

Under what circumstances may a security officer draw their firearm (present it) without firing?

Accepted Answer

When they reasonably believe they may need to use it to protect against an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death

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Whenever they encounter a person who is verbally aggressive

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To intimidate a person who is trespassing on private property

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Any time they feel uncomfortable in a situation

Question 5

What is the significance of a 'retention holster' for an armed security officer?

Accepted Answer

It provides additional mechanisms to prevent unauthorized removal of the firearm from the holster

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It is a required storage container for firearms at the end of a shift

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It reduces the weight of the firearm for extended carry

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It is required by Texas DPS for all commissioned officers

Question 6

What federal law prohibits certain individuals from possessing firearms, and how does it affect security officer employment?

Accepted Answer

18 U.S.C. §922(g) — persons convicted of felonies, domestic violence misdemeanors, or subject to domestic violence protective orders are prohibited from possessing firearms

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The Gun Control Act requires background checks only at gun stores, not for officer employment

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Federal law has no impact on state security officer licensing

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The Brady Act applies only to law enforcement officers