ASO ASO Weapons Retention and Tactical Positioning

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Level II retention holster for an armed security officer?

Accepted Answer

To require two distinct motions to release the firearm, reducing the chance of weapon loss

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To allow faster draws than Level I holsters

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To hold the firearm in a cross-draw position

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To comply with open-carry display regulations

Question 2

When an armed security officer is involved in a physical altercation, which body part should be used to protect the firearm on the strong-side hip?

Accepted Answer

The strong-side elbow dropped and pressed against the holster

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The off-hand forearm pressed against the hip

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The chin tucked toward the holster

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The knee raised to block the holster side

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 'interview stance' used by armed security officers during a potential threat assessment?

Accepted Answer

A bladed stance with the weapon side turned slightly away from the subject

Answer

Standing directly face-to-face with feet together

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A wide-legged stance with both arms crossed

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Kneeling with one hand on the holster

Question 4

During a weapon retention drill, an attacker grabs an officer's holstered firearm from the front. The FIRST action the officer should take is:

Accepted Answer

Trap the attacker's hand against the holster with the strong-side forearm and step offline

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Immediately draw and present the firearm

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Verbally warn the attacker before doing anything physical

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Call for backup before attempting any retention technique

Question 5

An armed security officer should conduct a security check of their holster at the start of each shift to verify:

Accepted Answer

The retention mechanism functions properly and the weapon is seated correctly

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The firearm is loaded with standard FMJ rounds

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The holster color matches the uniform

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The holster is positioned for cross-draw access

Question 6

Which tactical concept describes maintaining enough distance from a subject so the officer has time to react to a sudden attack?

Accepted Answer

Reactionary gap

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Dead-hand distance

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Cover zone

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Standoff perimeter