What type of strikes to the nerve motor points in the legs and arms are considered to be at the intermediate weapon level on the resistance/control continuum?

The designation of intermediate weapon level strikes to nerve motor points in the legs and arms aligns with the characteristics of impact weapon strikes. These strikes are specifically designed to incapacitate or control a subject through the application of immediate pain or temporary dysfunction, without causing permanent harm or being lethal.

Impact weapon strikes typically include the use of batons, sticks, or even hands and feet in a controlled manner to deliver force to nerve points, effectively impacting the motor functions of the limbs. The goal is to create a level of compliance in a subject while remaining within a framework that emphasizes proportionality and control rather than lethal force.

In contrast, lethal rear strikes and force strikes may reference techniques or approaches that either could result in severe injury or are more indiscriminate in their application, thereby exceeding the typical expectations of intermediate response options. Thus, recognizing the specifics of impact weapon strikes in the context of the resistance/control continuum is essential in understanding their appropriate use in law enforcement and self-defense scenarios.