Which areas should be avoided when targeting to minimize risk?

• A. Head
• B. Throat
• C. Groin
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Avoiding high-risk areas is essential to minimize risk when using a CEW. The head, throat, and groin are especially dangerous zones because they contain vital structures: the brain, airway and major vessels, and sensitive reproductive organs. Contact in these areas can lead to life-threatening injury, airway compromise, severe bleeding, or lasting harm, and it makes weapon use harder to control. For safety and risk management, steer away from these areas entirely and target safe muscle mass areas like large muscles in the thighs or hips if presentation of a stun is needed, while maintaining proper situational awareness. Therefore, all of the above areas should be avoided.