Military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use per Government Code 7072/ Assembly Bill 481
Government Code 7072 Definition
Assembly Bill 481 Definition
AB 481 Definitions:
“Military equipment” means
(1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
(2) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(4) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.
(5) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
(6) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.
(7) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(8) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(9) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency.
(11) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
(12) “Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls,” excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
(13) Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD).
(14) The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
(15) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
Summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use
Type of Equipment | How equipment was used | Purpose of use |
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber) |
Summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment
Type of Equipment | Complaint/Concern |
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber) |
Results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response
Type of Equipment | Results of any internal audits | Information about violations of the military equipment use policy | Actions taken in response |
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber) |
Total annual cost for each type of military equipment per calendar year
Type of Equipment | Acquisition | Personnel | Training | Transportation | Maintenance | Storage | Upgrade | Source funds | Total Costs |
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber) |
Quantity possessed for each type of military equipment
Type of Equipment | Quantity |
Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles | 0 |
Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers | 0 |
Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion | 0 |
Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units | 0 |
Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind | 0 |
Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature (items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded) | 0 |
Firearms of .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded) | 0 |
Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded) | 0 |
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber) | 15 |
Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles | 0 |
“Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls” (excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray) | 0 |
Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) | 0 |
The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons | 0 |
Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight | 0 |
If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment
Type of Equipment | Quantity |
Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles | 0 |
Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers | 0 |
Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion | 0 |
Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units | 0 |
Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind | 0 |
Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature (items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded) | 0 |
Firearms of .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded) | 0 |
Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded) | 0 |
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber) | 0 |
Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles | 0 |
“Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls” (excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray) | 0 |
Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) | 0 |
The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons | 0 |
Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight | 0 |