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Ordinance No. 2279 Page 5 of 6 Equipment Name: Daniel Defense model DDM4 V4S (NEW EQUIPMENT) Sought: The PD is seeking 6 new rifles. Lifespan: Approximately 7 Years Equipment Capabilities: Capable of firing .223 caliber ammunition Manufacturer Product Description: The DDM4 V4S AR15 style firearm is based on a configuration that we've been providing to law enforcement as well as civilian users who demand a lightweight, durable, and dependable SBR. Built around a free-floating, Cold Hammer Forged 11.5 inch barrel, the V4 S delivers optimal maneuverability, reliability, accuracy, and terminal ballistics using a wide variety of ammunition. The 10.0 inch picatinny quad rail shields the rifle's barrel and carbine length, low profile gas block. Pairing an 11.5 inch barrel and a DDM4 Rail also ensures compatibility with a wide variety of muzzle devices and sound suppressors. Purpose/Authorized Uses: These rifles are intended to be deployed when officers are on foot in large crowd situations. As these rifles are short barreled and collapsible, they can be concealed for the officer to carry while patrolling on foot. These can help officers combat active threats instead of having to rely on a pistol or slinging a full sized rifle for public view. Fiscal Impacts: The initial purchase price for the DDM4V4S rifles will be approximately $15,000 for 6 rifles in 2024. Annual Maintenance: Anticipated to be $150 Personnel Cost: Unknown at this time. Training officers will be required and will incur some cost. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: PPD Policy 312.4.4 covers deployment, use, care, and maintenance of rifles. In addition, there are a multitude of California Penal Code sections that also apply to the transportation, care, and maintenance of assault rifles. Only officers who have completed a RO.S.T. certified patrol rifle course may be issued a rifle. A qualification course must be completed by each officer at least annually. Training Required: Officers must complete a RO.S.T. certified course to be issued a rifle. These courses are a minimum of 16 hours of instruction on use, deployment and maintenance of the rifles. P.O.S.T. also requires four hours of tactical firearm instruction every two years for officers and this training is facilitated by P.O.S.T. certified rifle instructors.