Which of the following is NOT a component of the decisional shooting elements?

• A. Ability
• B. Opportunity
• C. Jeopardy
• D. Accuracy

Answer: (D)

Decisional shooting elements focus on what makes a shoot/don’t shoot decision necessary and justified. Ability means the threat has the means to cause harm (or you have the capability to respond). Opportunity means the threat is within range and able to act. Jeopardy means there is imminent danger of serious bodily harm that requires a response. Accuracy, on the other hand, is about how precisely you shoot after the decision is made; it relates to marksmanship, not to whether a response is justified. So accuracy isn’t part of the decisional shooting elements.