FOCUS Entry & Breaching Tools I Broco Breaching Tools SUMMARY
Tough problems require tough solutions. Broco makes a full line of entry tools from mechanical rams and pry bars to thermal torch systems to mini-breaching saws to dynamic breachers and hydraulic spreaders.
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W BY RON YANOR
SWAT AND PATROL TOOLS FOR OUTSIDE THE BOX
ith 25 years in law enforcement, I have seen a lot of knives broken trying to pry doors and windows. With two decades of conducting tactical training, the same can be said for some of the improvised tools. The common link is a high failure rate making successful entries. When lives are at risk, a better solution is needed.
Enter the Jimmy™ Tactical Pry Bar from Broco-
Rankin. It is a compact pry tool for both patrol and tac- tical use. Originally sold as a device to start an opening for a Halligan Tool or hydraulic spreader, the Jimmy has evolved into a standalone implement. According to Tom Joos of Broco-Rankin, the impe- tus for the Jimmy Tool came about during FBI-SOU training in California a couple years ago. He was assist- ing with the thermal breaching training. T e breach- ing coordinator showed him an improvised pry bar that HRT was using. It was made by cutting down a commercial product and wrapping the handle. T ey had gotten the idea from NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit. It was suggested that the fi rm produce a consis- tently made, reliable product. Broco linked with a U.S. fi rm to produce the shank to their specifi cations. One of the primary issues we have seen with improvised tools over the years has been the shank bending from too soft steel or tips breaking because of a brittle alloy or improper heat anneal. T e Jimmy is made of heat treated and hardened tool steel and is tested to 400 pounds. T e angle of the tip provides good leverage. It can be manipulated into the space between the door edge and frame by a single operator. In the fi nal assembly, a cus- tom foam handle is attached and wrapped with Berry compliant cord for an all-weather grip. T e slim design fi ts into MOLLE webbing without needing a pouch. It is small and light enough to fi t into a go bag or cargo pocket. T e Jimmy is 10.5 inches long.
ACTIVE SHOOTER SOLUTION In an active shooter environment, school administra- tors often envision a plethora of entry methods mostly relying on remote access for fi rst responders to gain entry. What if that system becomes damaged or com- promised? If fi re doors become closed, responders be- come compartmentalized once inside. T e Jimmy tool may not gain entry to pry open
every fi re-rated door. However, if the door has a re- mote opening mechanism with a roller system as the latch bolt, the job may become easier. Preliminary tests show the width of the Jimmy tool head matches the size of many roller latches and fi ts in the opening with minimal force.
X FASTER BREACHES MEAN SAFER ENTRIES. 26 Tactical Response Fall 2015
For the past year and a half, we have been demon- strating the Jimmy during our tactics and rapid de- ployment courses. At the onsite courses, trainees try the tool on our pry door façade. Results and comments
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