HIC Defensive Shooting Concepts & Tactics 2

Question 1

In defensive shooting, the 'reactionary gap' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The physical and mental delay between perceiving a threat and initiating a defensive response

Answer

The reactionary gap is the unavoidable neurological delay between seeing a threat and completing a physical defensive action, a key factor instructors must address in training.

Question 2

In use-of-force analysis, the acronym 'AOJ' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy

Answer

AOJ (Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy) is a legal framework used to evaluate whether all three conditions were present to justify the use of deadly force.

Question 3

Which shooting stance is generally recommended for defensive shooting due to its natural body alignment, bilateral muscle engagement, and adaptability?

Accepted Answer

Isosceles stance, which provides equal bilateral push and a natural point of aim under stress

Answer

The isosceles stance is widely recommended for defensive shooting because it is natural under stress, allows equal bilateral engagement, and is compatible with body armor.

Question 4

When advising students on holster selection for concealed carry, the most critical factors to emphasize are:

Accepted Answer

Secure retention, full trigger guard coverage, and a consistent draw stroke

Answer

A proper defensive holster must retain the firearm securely to prevent unauthorized access, fully cover the trigger to prevent accidental discharge, and allow a consistent, repeatable draw.

Question 5

'Force-on-force' training exercises primarily develop which critical defensive skill?

Accepted Answer

Real-time threat assessment and decision-making under stress with immediate realistic feedback

Answer

Force-on-force training uses simulated ammunition and role players to create stress-inoculating scenarios that develop decision-making and threat discrimination skills.

HIC - Handgun Instructor Certification Practice Test

HIC - Handgun Instructor Certification Practice Test

HIC Defensive Shooting Concepts & Tactics 2