What is the minimum number of members required for annual firearms verification, and what is the requirement regarding members not responsible for firearms?

• A. Two members; both must be from the unit responsible for firearms
• B. Three members; at least two must be from a unit not responsible for firearms
• C. Four members; all must be from the unit responsible for firearms
• D. Three members; all must be from the unit responsible for firearms

Answer: (B)

Annual firearms verification relies on an impartial check by a small team. The minimum team size is three members, and at least two of them must come from a unit not responsible for firearms. This setup ensures an independent review of the unit’s firearms, providing objectivity and helping to catch discrepancies that might be overlooked within the firearms-handling unit. The third member may be from the firearms unit or from another unit, but the key requirement is the two external members to maintain that separation of duties. If you try to verify with only two members or with everyone from the firearms unit, you lose the external check that helps ensure accuracy and accountability.