Certain Foundation Personnel may possess firearms; however, strict regulations govern their use.

1. Prohibited Firearm Use

   1. Foundation Personnel shall not brandish or use firearms in the following manners:

• Firing randomly, regardless of whether anyone is or can be harmed.

• Aiming at individuals outside the context of self-defense.

• Equipping or brandishing a weapon (holstered or not) near any Security Clearance-4+ or Alpha-1 protectee, except under specific conditions:

  • Personnel may brandish a weapon near Security Clearance-4+ protectees only in hostage situations.

  • Security Clearance-4+ personnel may brandish weapons around other Security Clearance-4+.

Note: Weapons are defined as firearms and melee weapons.

2. Permitted Self-Defense Scenarios

   1. Foundation Personnel are authorized to defend themselves under the following circumstances, provided no combative personnel are present:

• When unlawfully attacked by an individual using a weapon or fists.

• When an individual infected with SCP-008 or SCP-409 approaches within an unsafe distance.

• When a Class-D individual points a firearm at the personnel in close proximity (e.g., same room).

• When a Class-D individual fires at nearby personnel.

• When a Class-D individual attacks using a weapon or fists.

• When hostages must defend themselves from hostage-takers.

3. Use of Force During Riots

   1. In scenarios where rioters intentionally or unintentionally use innocent Class-D personnel as shields, combative personnel may, as a last resort, discharge firearms to neutralize the rioters. However, they are required to attempt alternative measures to minimize harm to innocent Class-D individuals.

• Suggested Alternative Measures:

  • Using non-lethal weapons, such as batons, to subdue rioters.

  • Changing position to fire at the rioters directly without endangering innocent Class-D personnel.

3. 2. Combative personnel who fail to employ alternative measures, except when their life is in immediate danger, and fire through innocent Class-D individuals, may face disciplinary action as determined by their respective department command.