FIREARMS REGULATIONS

1.FIREARMS; IN GENERAL

• (a)Weapons are always to be pointed in a safe direction.
  • (i)Carelessly pointing a firearm is a reckless action and is a violation of the Code of Conduct.
• (b)Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
• (c)Weapons, when equipped, are to be "At-Ease" if they are not actively being fired.
• (d)Never point your weapon at another person unless such action is directed by policy.
• (e)Ensure no one is down range, and that there is low risk of crossfire when discharging your weapon.
• (f)It is your responsibility to use your judgment when firing your weapon.
  • (i)Each discharge is of your own making.

2.FORCE AUTHORIZATION; IN GENERAL

• (a)The Ridgeway National Guard, while specializing in its deliverance of lethal force, shall never deliver such force when there are other means of force that could be applied.
• (b)When intercepting individuals who are trespassing, the National guard employs a 3-step intervention process. These steps are;
  • (i)INTERCEPT,
  • (ii)REDIRECT,
  • (iii)EXECUTE
• (c)Intercept
  • (i)If there is an individual who is trespassing or loitering within the exclusion zone, you are to figure out their motives and their business they are trying to achieve by intercepting them. The goal of interception is to stop an individual while not escalating the situation.
  • (ii)If an individual is within the fence of the base, then you are to move directly to the REDIRECT step.
• (d)Redirect
  • (i)You are to give verbal warnings that their actions are in violation of the law and are frowned upon. It is generally best to practice asking nicely to avoid escalation. You are to then issue an order such that they comply with the laws of the State.
• (e)Execute
  • (i)If the individual does not comply and is within the posted signs of the exclusion zone, you are to then take corrective action by escalating your assertive directions, usage of non-lethal force, and requesting military police assistance.
  • (ii)If an individual does not comply within the posted signs of the exclusion zone, and they make any attempt to CHARGE the base (sprint towards the base) then you are authorized to deploy lethal force.
  • (iii)If an individual does not comply, and is within the base, you are to take corrective action by escalating assertive directions, usage of non-lethal force, and requesting military police assistance.
  • (iv)If an individual does not comply, and is within the confines of the base, and makes any attempts to run, charge, or seek out any active training class formation, or other designated secure structure, lethal force shall be authorized.
• (f)In the event of an active shooter, guardsmen are authorized to deploy lethal force on any unauthorized individual who is branding a weapon.
  • (i)Common sense is to be used in the termination of all active shooters, and the determination thereof.

3. FORCE AUTHORIZATION; ACTIVATION

• (a)In the event of a National Guard activation by the State Governor, Headquarters, or the Officer in Charge of the deployment shall issue a use of force memorandum that will dictate any special provisions in which lethal force may be authorized.