14B NCAC 06C .1602. FIREARMS PROCEDURES

Agents shall be governed by the following in the use of firearms:

(1)           Agents shall use only ALE-issued ammunition in ALE-issued firearms while performing enforcement duties.

(2)           Agents shall never fire warning shots.

(3)           Agents shall not permit any person other than another agent to use an ALE firearm.

(4)           Agents who discharge any firearm while on duty, either intentionally or accidentally, shall file a written report to the director through official channels.  This requirement shall not apply to agents engaged in firearms practice.

(5)           Agents shall not remove sidearms from holsters except for authorized use in accordance with this Section, for inspection by a superior officer, or for other authorized purposes.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 18B-500; 143B-10;

Eff. January 1, 1984;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1988;

Transferred from 14A NCAC 08H .1603 Eff. June 1, 2013.