By Kyle Stephens
This drill focuses on a particular skill that involves gainingentryinto an area by attacking the locking mechanism directly. Pulling cylinders and activating the internal locking mechanism with a modified key tool/pliers mimics the action of the key itself. Key-in-knob locks are extremely popular and are seen in a variety of different application of doors.
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This forced entry option can be used in many different situations, but mainly through-the-lockskillsare usually performed when time is not critical to gain entry. The step-by-step procedures for this skill are outlined in this drill.
Kyle Stephensis an emergency vehicle driver for the Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department and an instructor with Traditions Training, LLC.
