What is explosive breaching equipment used for?

Explosive breaching equipment is used to rapidly defeat doors, barriers, and fortified entry points when speed and surprise are essential. Properly trained breachers use controlled charges to gain access while minimizing risk to personnel and bystanders.

Who is authorized to use explosive breaching equipment?

Only properly certified military special operations breachers, public safety bomb technicians, and tactical law enforcement units are authorized to use explosive breaching equipment. The equipment is restricted and requires agency credentials or approved documentation.

Does EOD Gear manufacture explosive breaching components?

Yes. Under an ATF FEL Type 20 license, EOD Gear manufactures specialty components, containers, and accessories used in breaching operations and supports mission-specific kitting.

Can agencies purchase explosive breaching equipment through GSA or RFQ?

Yes. Many items qualify for GSA purchasing, and EOD Gear supports agency RFQs, documentation, and compliance requirements for domestic and partner-nation programs.

What items are commonly used in explosive breaching?

Common items include charge containers, standoffs, adhesive systems, firing devices, shock tube, blast blankets, and mission-specific accessories. Configuration depends on the target, construction, and tactical objective.

Does EOD Gear provide custom breaching kits or components?

Yes. EOD Gear provides custom breaching kits, foam inserts, specialized tools, and mission-specific configurations built to agency requirements and compliant with ATF and ITAR regulations.

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Like many plate manufacturers, Dayton Armor, manufactured in the USA, makes many sizes and types of body armor. In comparing a premium armor such as Dayton, be sure to remember that Dayton Armor provides edge-to-edge protection and offers a 15 year warranty! Maximum protection for your people as well as maximum value in annualized costs and acquisition costs for your command.

Does Dayton Armor offer edge-to-edge protection?

Dayton Armor, manufactured in the USA does provide edge-to-edge protection. Dayton Armor passed DoD First Article Testing which is significantly more stringent than NIJ requirements. First Article Testing requires a total of 2 shots be placed on the edge of each of a minimum of 60 plates. When researching body armor for your command, be sure to check for edge-to-edge protection. Consider a quote from EOD Gear and see how a 15 year warranty and edge-to-edge protection can meet your body armor requirements.

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