Do you know how many times officers on CHiPs drew their guns during the show's 139 episodes? Just three times! This is immensely conservative in comparison with other actions show of the era and certainly compared to shows today. Quite often, Ponch and Jon used their charm to maintain law and order and keep the peace on the streets. Owing to its time slot on the network, the producers of CHiPs want to maintain its family-friendly appeal.

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