Police Product Test: Shieldspike’s Hammerspike Glass-Breaker
With this durable, lightweight tool you can efficiently break a window with one hand and hold a shield with the other.The vehicle assault is an often taught but seldom executed tactic in SWAT operations. Because it occurs so infrequently, officers tend to overlook a major component in the success of the mission: defeating the vehicle…
Shieldspike Window Breaker Demo
In this video, an operator demonstrates how to retain control of the shield while accelerating the breaking tip through the window. The video was submitted by Shieldspike.
Shattered Glass- Shooting Times Tactical Operator Magazine
By Richard NancePhotos by Alfredo RicoPurpose-designed glass-breaching tools from ShieldSpike enhance operator safety. Sure, a baseball bat, baton or halogen tool might work, but not nearly as efficiently as the purpose-designed HammerSpike. A few months ago, I helped organize a joint training session with a nearby agency’s SWAT team. A good portion of the day…