Which of the following is a recognized flashlight technique name?

• A. AYOOB
• B. Pivot
• C. Backhand
• D. Quick Look

Answer: (A)

Recognized flashlight technique names come from established training literature and instructor-authored methods that describe how to hold and use a light in conjunction with firearm techniques. AYOOB is one of these well-known names, named after the prominent firearms instructor Massad Ayoob. It represents a specific way instructors teach one-handed or off-hand flashlight use to illuminate targets while keeping the other hand free to operate the firearm or respond to the situation. Because of its long-standing presence in training materials and courses, AYOOB has earned widespread recognition as a formal technique name.

The other terms are not formal, widely adopted names for a named flashlight method in most standard curricula, even though they may describe actions or grips in casual use.