3-day Breaching Instructor Course

Manual, Mechanical, Ballistic Breaching Course   (24 hrs.)

In today’s law enforcement environment, officers may face elevated risks during hostage rescues, critical incidents, raids involving violent offenders, and the service of high-risk warrants. Tactical response teams and patrol officers must be prepared with the skills, judgment, and equipment needed to gain safe and effective entry when circumstances require it.

This course builds safe, effective breaching skills through classroom instruction and practical application in controlled training conditions. The objective of this course is to enhance and develop officers into proficient instructors in manual, mechanical, and shotgun ballistic breaching. Upon successful completion, participants will be equipped to educate and train fellow officers and tactical team operators for environments requiring forced entry during high-risk felony warrants, narcotic warrants, and other critical incidents.

Why Attend

Build breaching techniques and stronger operational judgment

Improve breaching technique, equipment handling, and confidence

Enhance coordination during movement, positioning, and entry

Course Topics

·         Breaching fundamentals, terminology, and safety considerations

·         Ballistic versus mechanical breaching options

·         Manual Breaching, mechanical, vehicle pulls, beaching ammunition, shotgun setup, and equipment selection

·         Door, window construction, locks, hinges

·         Practical exercises, breacher deployment, and team positioning

Equipment Needed

Agency-approved breaching shotgun, 12-gauge shotgun, duty handgun, and tactical or patrol gear

Eye and hearing protection, gloves, and weather-appropriate long sleeves

Food and water

Ammunition Needed

50 birdshot rounds and 10 rounds of 00 buck #9

20 Breaching rounds

Duty breaching rounds may be brought for testing; all ammunition inspected before use

Cost $575.00 per student

Safety: Students must follow all range and safety rules, including proper muzzle discipline.

No food provided.