Attack the Door

Not all doors are created equal. Take a look at this door and decide how you would attack it’s integrity to force it open. There is a lot that the characteristics of a door can tell you about how it is hung and secured.

Although this seems like a very simple skill and knowledge that everyone should know, I am continually surprised by how many don’t really understand how to use forcible entry tools. I’m sure you have seen the guy just beating a door to death but not getting anywhere because he is attacking the door the wrong way.

Share your thoughts, experiences and techniques with all of us on how you would attack this door. If you have photos, post them or send them and we will post them for you.

Stay safe and train hard.

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Permalink Reply by Tom Krauter on November 7, 2010 at 11:03am

Anytime i see this old american movies, the people there use dynamite. And aren't you americans??? Don't you open doors with dynamite? Hmmm, i think i have more to learn about americans....smile ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Donald Morrow on November 7, 2010 at 6:58pm

Assuming there is no drop bar...run a k-12 vertically right near the center of the door to take out the lock mechanism...it does not hurt to carry a carpenters square to pop out the drop bar if so equipped! If all else fails either concentrate on the hinges or move on to an easier entry point!