DOOR BREACHING CARTRIDGE,
12 Gauge
ALS1210 & ALS1210S
Description: This low cost highly effective device is a frangible projectile made of environmentally friendly iron dust and a ceramic binder. The door breaching cartridge produces an effective means of removing locks and hinges from metal or wooden doors constructed of materials up to 16 gauge steel. Limited projection of hazardous debris and collateral damage on the opposite side of the door is minimized.
History/Background: The DOOR BREACHER was developed to provide an alternative to the battering ram and limit exposure to shots fired from within areas being entered.
Potential Targets/Applications: Tactical Scenarios/Forced Entry.
Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military.
Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The DOOR BREACHER is a 12 gauge cartridge which produces 1,489 foot pounds of energy into an area .75" inch diameter. It is constructed of iron dust bound together with a ceramic composition. It is a frangible disintegrating projectile which turns to iron dust when a sufficiently hard object is struck, limiting penetration through secondary walls and collateral damage. The projectile is encased in a polymer carrier ensuring no damage to the bore.
Physical Data: 12 gauge SAAMI.
Performance Characteristics: When fired, the projectile produces 1,489 foot pounds of energy to the lock, hinge or hard surface being struck. The 17 gram ceramic steel slug is propelled at approximately 1,600 feet per second when fired. The DOOR BREACHER is extremely destructive and lethal when fired at living tissue.
Delivery Means: 12 gauge shotgun (call about door breaching attachments).
Operational Strengths: Most officers are trained with the use of 12 gauge. Uses standard issue weapons.
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