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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 <br /> <br />21 <br />Equipment Name: Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) MK111 Rifles <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: 3 Owned Lifespan: Approximately 7 Years <br />Equipment Capabilities: Capable of firing .223 caliber ammunition <br />Manufactured 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-M 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 Pica'nny 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 other <br />specific add-ons, the MK1 MOD 2-M 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 to <br />address lethal threats with precision from a distance. Compared to handguns, they are more accurate at <br />greater distances and can penetrate most body armor. The PWS rifles are issued to members of the <br />SWAT team. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The initial purchase price for the PWS rifles was $18,000 for twelve rifles in 2014. Annual <br />maintenance costs are approximately $150 for batteries, parts and cleaning supplies. <br />Annual Maintenance: $0 <br />Personnel Cost: N/A <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 apply <br />to the transportation, care, and maintenance of assault rifles. Only officers who have completed a <br />P.O.S.T. certified patrol rifle course may be issued. A qualification course must be completed by each <br />officer at least annually <br />Training Required: Officers must complete a P.O.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. P.O.S.T. <br />also requires four hours of tactical firearm instruction every two years for officers and this training is <br />facilitated by P.O.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: These three rifles are kept as backup rifles for SWAT team members. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 104 of 249