I've been teaching and studying active shooter courses for about 20 years now. I always teach a section on breaching tools. I've had my eye on the Fire Maul for some time, and finally bought one. Being able to marry it up with my Blackhawk halligan and bind them together with the FMT lanyard strap to make transport easier and creat a ram is amazing. I will eventually buy the TSR halligan to complete my set, but being able to pair the Fire Maul with most any halligan is awesome. It's a beast too! Just the right weight, made in the U.S.A., tough handle, and it works great! I hope I never have to use it for the purpose I have it, but if I do I have faith in the Fire Maul to get me in.