When may a member remove their firearm?

The correct answer indicates that a member may remove their firearm at division installations or while testifying. This is a situation where the member's duty and responsibilities align with the requirement to secure their firearm in specific environments. When testifying, often in a courtroom setting, both the safety of the individual and the protocol of order must be maintained, hence the firearm might be required to be secured or otherwise handled per the rules governing that environment.

In division installations, which are sanctioned areas of duty, specific regulations may allow for more controlled management of firearms to ensure the safety of the personnel and the public. These settings typically have clear guidelines aimed at maintaining safety and order, hence allowing for the removal of the firearm as long as it adheres to established protocols.

Other scenarios, such as leisure time at home or feeling threatened, do not align with the professional standards and protocols that guide law enforcement procedures regarding firearm possession and use in this context. Performing a traffic stop also has strict protocols regarding the handling of firearms that don't equate to simply removing them at will. The distinction lies in the adherence to established professional standards and safety protocols in designated environments.