how much is too much? dont ask these cops
Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:42 pm
Re: how much is too much? dont ask these cops
Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:28 pm
what ever happened to the good old "kicking the door down" ?
Re: how much is too much? dont ask these cops
Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:44 pm
When calculating explosive charges, there are formulas that can be used, for example, P=sqrt(T)*M where P= pounds of explosives, T=Thickness of the door in inches and M=a value for the material used in the construction of the door - steel = about 4.5, solid wood = about 2, hollow core = .75, etc.
There is, however, an alternative equation, which appears to have been adopted by the SWAT team in this case, which is P=Plenty.
They could probably have used less explosives and more backing (such as water or saline bags) and gotten a much more effective breach of the door without risking injury to the entire team.
There is, however, an alternative equation, which appears to have been adopted by the SWAT team in this case, which is P=Plenty.
They could probably have used less explosives and more backing (such as water or saline bags) and gotten a much more effective breach of the door without risking injury to the entire team.
Re: how much is too much? dont ask these cops
Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:30 pm
CodeRed68 wrote:what ever happened to the good old "kicking the door down" ?
or ramming it with something