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ON THE JOB NEWS DISCIPLINE RANGEMASTER JUST HANDED DOWN MISSION CRITICAL SYSTEMS ATHENA REPORT that has vehicle trunk lash(?) down options and a sling. This allows patrol and emergency response teams to standardize the way active-threat response tools are deployed and stowed. Heavy Breaching Kit The Heavy Breaching Kit is one of the most complete kits on the market for entry teams. Different from the Active Patrol Breacher Kit, the Heavy Breaching Kit contains MultiBreacher, MiniRam, MultiPry and EdgeBender tools. This is everything a tactical response team needs to quickly and safely enter buildings—regardless of door types. The MultiBreacher is the only breaching tool on the market that allows the opening of both outward- and inward-swinging security doors, fre doors and wooden doors. The unique design of the tool head ensures maximum mechanical advantage to open both upward- and inward-opening security doors in seconds. The MiniRam is a weight-optimized and balanced striking tool. The MiniRam provides the maximum striking force while retaining its fexibility of use. The convex-shaped striking head is constructed of TacForged™ Steel with a reinforced, weight-balanced steel body. The MiniRam works as both a traditional ram for knocking in doors and as a striking tool for use in conjunction with the MultiBreacher. The MiniRam is designed for use at shoulder height to provide the maximum impact, without the weight of traditional rams. The EdgeBender Tool is a security-plate bypass tool. It has revolutionized the ability to open outward swinging metal/security doors in a reliable way. Uniquely shaped vise jaws discretely slip behind niche-mounted security plates on plate mounted locks. With one simple motion, the security plate edge is pinched and folded out of the way to reveal the gap between the door and the frame, allowing for an effective breach, thus reducing time on the breaching site. The Heavy Kit Bag is designed to carry the Heavy Breaching Kit. This unique backpack allows for standardized operating procedure to be developed around the deployment and stowage of the 5.11 Heavy Breaching Kit System. Constructed of durable 1050D nylon with quick-release lash downs, 400-pound-load-rated quick release buckles, comfort yoke strap, rein- 14 LAW and ORDER I June 2013 The 5.11 Tactical Breach Training Door is designed for both mechanical and hydraulic breaching. forced internal steel frame, and padded waist support. Breach Training Door The MultiPurpose Training Door is designed for mechanical and hydraulic door breaching training. Successful door entry requires that you know exactly how and where to place the tools. The MultiPurpose Training Door has 5/32-inch sidewall hollow-steel tube construction for durability and repeatable training. It is the only training door on the market that meets the requirements for 100-percent realistic training on outward and inward doors; wooden, security and fre doors; and a wide variation of locking points, steel-bolt locking mechanisms, and ram striking surfaces. With readily available, cost-effective replacement door jambs, steel door bolts, and door cases, the MultiPurpose Training Door provides a long-term, maintainable training solution without the expense of replacing worn-out or damaged training doors. The BEAST is 5.11 Tactical's proprietary breaching training vehicle. This vehicle will be used to train SWAT, law enforcement, military, fre and frst responder teams across the country on effective breaching techniques utilizing 5.11 Tactical's Expert Entry Tools with the new 5.11 MultiPurpose Training Door. LaO Post your comments on this story by visiting www.lawandordermag.com