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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2022 <br /> Equipment Name: Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) MK111 Rifles <br /> Quantity Owned/Sought: 12 owned I Lifespan:Approximately 7 Years <br /> Equipment Capabilities:Capable of firing.223 caliber ammunition <br /> Manufacturer Product Description:The PWS MK1 MOD 2-M line features the PWS long stroke piston <br /> system.While the internals remain the same as other PWS lines,the MK1 MOD 2-11M offers a variety of <br /> features exclusive to this line. Starting with patent pending PicLok technology on the free float <br /> handguard, users are able to mount either Picatinny or MLOK accessories on the front of their firearm. <br /> Moving to the fully forged upper and lower receivers,the craftsmanship of this rifle can be easily <br /> recognized. Eliminating forward assist, adding a flared mag well and built-in trigger guard, among <br /> other specific add-ons,the MK1 MOD 2-11M takes high end firearms to a new level. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses:The PWS rifles serve the same function as patrol rifles.They allow officers <br /> to address lethal threats with precision from a distance. Compared to handguns,they are more <br /> accurate at greater distances and can penetrate most body armor.The PWS rifles are issued to <br /> members of the SWAT team. <br /> Fiscal Impacts:The initial purchase price for the PWS rifles was$18,000 for twelve rifles in 2014. <br /> Annual maintenance costs are approximately$150 for batteries, parts and cleaning supplies. <br /> Annual Maintenance:$500 <br /> Personnel Cost: Approximately$80,500. This cost reflects a year of required training for personnel <br /> assigned to the SWAT Team. <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: PPD Policy 312.4.4 covers deployment, use, care, and <br /> maintenance of rifles. In addition,there are a multitude of California Penal Code sections that also <br /> apply to the transportation, care, and maintenance of assault rifles. Only officers who have completed <br /> a P.O.S.T. certified patrol rifle course may be issued a rifle. A qualification course must be completed by <br /> each officer at least annually. <br /> Training Required: Officers must complete a RO.S.T. certified course to be issued a rifle.These courses <br /> are a minimum of 16 hours of instruction on use, deployment and maintenance of the rifles. RO.S.T. <br /> also requires four hours of tactical firearm instruction every two years for officers and this training is <br /> facilitated by RO.S.T. certified rifle instructors. SWAT Team members who are issued the PWS rifles <br /> receive additional range training at least monthly. <br /> Other Notes: <br /> I 23 <br />