Reasonable Person, Reasonable Force – Plain-English Use-of-Force Principles

This e-book breaks down the legal and practical side of defensive gun use in language normal people understand. Instead of case citations and Latin phrases, you get relatable scenarios, checklists, and reflection questions that help you think clearly before you ever face a split-second decision.

What You’ll Learn Inside

  • The “Reasonable Person” standard in everyday language

  • Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy (AOJ) with real-world examples

  • Proportionality: when a firearm is—and is not—a reasonable response

  • Disparity of force: age, size, numbers, and special vulnerabilities

  • Why “I was in fear for my life” isn’t enough on its own

  • How your decisions before, during, and after a use-of-force event are judged

  • Aftermath basics: 911 calls, first statements, and what to expect next

  • Built-in reflection questions to test your own thinking

Who This Resource Is For

  • CCW holders who want to understand when they can—and shouldn’t—use force

  • Students who want more than just shooting skills

  • Spouses and family members planning around a defender’s decisions

  • Anyone serious about staying both alive and legally defensible

How to Get This E-Book

This e-book is available only to enrolled students and bundle members of 2A Firearms Academy.

Included with:

  • 2A Firearms Academy CCW courses

  • Core Training Bundle (Tier 1)

  • Protector Training Bundle (Tier 2)

Students receive access via secure email link or our student portal after registration.