The AFNN Use Of Force Test, Part IV Can You Pass It?

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series by Chuck Klein, a recognized expert in firearms safety. This article is merely to foster thought and where appropriate, encourage further training in proper, safe and legal use of force by American Citizens The contents of this article should NOT be construed as legal advice.

Ed

 

 

If you’re ever in a situation where another person

is about to murder you, at that moment,

you’d trade all your worldly possessions for a firearm.

And, if that threat was to kill your child or your grandchild,

you’d sell your soul for a gun.

13) The purposeful and unlawful killing of one human being by another is called:

a. Murder;

b. Negligent Homicide;

c. Excusable homicide;

d. Justifiable homicide.

14) You are the lawful owner of a handgun. Should you:

a. Never carry outside your home;

b. Carry all the time, even in your own home;

c. Carry only when you might be visiting an unsafe location;

d. Carry all the time, except when in your own home.

15) You are in a big-box store when you hear gun fire. You look to your right to see a man with an assault style rifle walking and shooting. He is about a grocery isle (20’) away. He sees you and begins to turn toward you. Do you:

a. Draw and shoot from the hip until the threat no longer exists;

b. Draw and while looking intently at the center mass of his body shoot the instant your handgun reaches battery and continue shooting until the threat no longer exists;

c. Draw and shoot as soon as you are able to establish a good sight picture on the center mass of the threat and continue shooting until the threat no longer exists;

d. Draw and shoot as soon as you are able to establish a good sight picture on the perp’s leg to stop his advance and end the threat.

16) You are 5’2” weighing 120# and legally carrying a handgun. While strolling through a public park, a man who appears to be about 6’2” weighing at least 220# rapidly approaches you from a distance of less than seven yards as he raises his fists and begins shouting obscenities. There is no question in your mind that the intent of this person is to cause you serious harm. Do you:

a. Run away as fast as you can while trying to call 911;

b. Draw your legally carried handgun with one hand and use your other hand to possibly fend off this aggressive person;

c. Inasmuch as he has not touched you, calmly retract your cell phone and call 911;

d. Draw your handgun and shoot him.

ANSWERS

13) a. Correct. If you killed someone on purpose and without legal authority it’s murder.

b. Wrong. If you did it on purpose, it’s not due to negligence;

c. Wrong. Only if it is lawful;

d. Wrong. Not if it is unlawful.

14) a. Wrong. See b. below;

b. Correct. Lt. Umbaugh’s law: “One either never carries, or one always carries, but one never sometimes carries.” Imagine your home is the mistaken target of gang-bangers believing you are a stockpiling drug-dealer? If they kick the door down while you and the family are watching TV or sitting at the kitchen table, what are you gonna do … holler “kings,” “times” or “Hey, no fair fellas, let me get my gat?” Suppose, during normal waking hours, there’s an innocent knock at the front door – by a person in normal attire or dressed like an ordinary delivery driver? The threat then pushes the door open as he intrudes. If you have to do anything other than draw (and fire if necessary), you (and your family) are the ones at the mercy of the invader. Small children at home? What safer place than secure on your person.

Sometimes carriers run the risk of not having their piece with them when they need it such as when you want to run down to the local stop & rob – with your young daughter – for a soda, but don’t want to bother with strapping on your handgun … then walk in on a mass shooting. Or forgetting they are packing when entering a forbidden area such as an airport, court house….

c. Wrong. See b. above;

d. Wrong. Not the best answer, see b. above.

15) a. Wrong. Only in old cowboy movies or at contact distances;

b. Correct. Called Instinct Combat Shooting, it is the most effective method hitting a moving target in the shortest amount of time;

c. Wrong. Taking time – even milliseconds – to establish sight alignment or find the “red dot” might be all the time the perp needs to complete his attack on you. Sighted fire is most difficult if not impossible with a handgun against a moving target;

d. Wrong. Except for a knee hit – a very small target – it has significantly less chance of stopping an advancing threat … double/triple taps are virtually impossible especially on a moving target.

16) a. Wrong. He may be faster than you or you might trip;

b. Wrong. This is a disparity of force incident where the attacker is significantly larger than you;

c. Wrong. It is not required that one be actually injured before deploying lethal force – only that one believes death or great bodily harm is imminent and there is no other option. See b. above;

d. Correct. This is disparity of force coupled with your belief that you are about to be seriously injured or killed, and the close distance leaves you no other option;

© Chuck Klein, 2024

About the Author: Chuck Klein is a former: police officer, Tactical Defense Institute Level 6 firearms instructor and Licensed Private Investigator (ret.). He is currently: an active member of International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI), NRA Certified Firearms Instructor and the author of INSTINCT COMBAT SHOOTING, Defensive Handgunning for Police; LINES OF DEFENSE, Police Ideology and the Constitution. His education includes Bachelor of Laws. Information about his writings and e-mail contact is available on his web site: chuckklein.com

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