Scope - std10910007

DOE-STD-1091-96

Information in this document is applicable to all DOE facilities, elements, and contractors

engaged in work that requires the use of firearms as provided by law or contract.

The standard in this document provides principles and practices for implementing a safe and

effective firearms safety program for protective forces and for non-security use of firearms.

This document describes acceptable interpretations and methods for meeting Order

requirements.

The purpose of this Technical Standard is to facilitate the development, implementation, and

maintenance of a comprehensive firearms safety program so as to achieve the policy

objectives and fulfill the requirements delineated in DOE O 440.1, "Worker Protection

Management for DOE Federal and Contractor Employees."

Departmental. The provisions of this Standard apply to all Departmental Elements

performing work that requires the use of firearms.

Contractors. The provisions of this Standard apply to all contractors and any of their

subcontractors, the performance of whose contracts require the use of firearms.

The following DOE Order forms a part of this document to the extent specified herein:

DOE 5632.7A, PROTECTIVE FORCES PROGRAM OF 4-13-94, which prescribes

Departmental policies, and requirements for the management, operation, training, and

equipping of protective forces charged with the protection of security interests at DOE

facilities.

The following other Government documents and publications form a part of this document

to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issues of these documents

are those cited in the contracting document.

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