How to Properly Kick in a Door | Breaching Techniques | Tactical Rifleman

This video demonstrates the tactical technique for kicking in a door, emphasizing the importance of identifying door type (push vs. pull) and the correct impact point. It advises kicking hollow doors in the center and reinforced doors near the locking mechanism, while warning against kicking the knob. Proper foot placement and sufficient distance are highlighted for effective force generation.

This video demonstrates various door breaching techniques using specialized ammunition and tools. It highlights the importance of frangible breaching loads designed to disintegrate on impact, contrasting them with standard buckshot. The instructor covers the '45° rule' for shotgun breaching, targeting hinges, and the use of explosive breaching charges for more formidable doors, emphasizing safety considerations for each method.

This video from Tactical Rifleman, featuring instructor Karl Erickson, demonstrates effective door breaching techniques. It covers common mistakes like kicking hollow doors and emphasizes proper foot placement for leverage. The guide also introduces the 'Master Key,' a specialized shotgun for professional breaching, highlighting its use for destroying locking mechanisms. Erickson's authoritative instruction is evident through his practical demonstration and tactical gear.

This guide details the 45/45 shotgun breaching technique as demonstrated by a Tactical Rifleman instructor. It emphasizes precise weapon placement, coordination, and efficient post-breach weapon transition. The technique is designed for tactical professionals to effectively defeat door locks while minimizing risk to the breaching team.

This guide details the tactical applications and features of the Mossberg 590 RM and 590R shotguns, as presented by firearms expert Chris Cerino. It covers operational techniques for door breaching with the 590 RM's standoff device and recoil management with the 590R's ergonomic features. The overview highlights the differences between tube-fed and magazine-fed systems, emphasizing their suitability for home defense and tactical scenarios.

This video details a SWAT intervention involving a barricaded suspect. It showcases the tactical response, including the use of an armored vehicle and precision shooting through glass, culminating in a successful entry and rescue. The analysis highlights the importance of rapid threat assessment and decisive action in high-stress situations.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.