Let's say you have a hostage rescue action, and you suspect the local tweaker won't answer the door when you knock. Well, Gerber has the door chime you might need: the Ding Dong. The humorously named Gerber Ding Dong is a compact breaching tool that combines three standard SWAT tools into one package: the tactical sledgehammer, battering ram and Halligan tool (also known as … [Read more...]
Breaching Tools for Patrol
Traditionally when police talk about breaching tools they are in the context of SWAT Teams. In deed, many breaching tools require specialized training to understand the complexities of the tool, or the specialized methods that must be used to ensure a successful breach. Tragic events, such as the spree killer at Virginia Tech, have illuminated the need for patrol officers to … [Read more...]