When the door won't open, the right pry bar gets you through. For years, Botach has proudly supplied law enforcement agencies across the country with tactical equipment, including the same pry bars and breaching tools you'll find right here. SWAT teams, fire crews, and patrol officers all count on these tools, and our team is here to help you pick the one that fits your work.

Breaching pry bars are forcible-entry tools that use leverage to gap, spread, and open doors, frames, locks, and windows. Our lineup includes trusted brands like 5.11 Tactical, ZAK Tool, SET (Sweden Entry Tools), Rapid Assault Tools, and Weyer, with options ranging from lightweight titanium bars that ride on your plate carrier to heavy-duty forged-steel Halligans built to take a beating.

Find the Pry Bar That Fits Your Mission

• Halligan bars: The classic forcible-entry tool, with a fork on one end and an adze and pick on the other. A go-to for firefighters and tactical teams alike.
• Compact and assault pry bars: Shorter, lighter bars (usually 15–24") that fit on a plate carrier or in a pack. Great as a backup tool or for setting larger tools like rams and hydraulics.
• Multi-pry and breacher bars: Full-size team bars with toothed heads that grip the door frame, reduce slipping, and give you serious spreading power on tough doors.
• Collapsible pry bars: Bars that break down to fit in a trunk, go-bag, or response kit, then lock together when you need full leverage.

How to Choose the Right Pry Bar

Not sure where to start? Here are the four things that matter most.

1. Length

Longer bars give you more leverage, while shorter bars are easier to carry and maneuver. A quick guide:

• 15–20": Easy to carry on your body or in a pack, and handy in tight hallways.
• 24–30": The most popular all-around length for tactical teams and patrol.
• 32–36"+: Maximum leverage for reinforced commercial doors and fire/rescue work.

2. Material

• Forged steel (like 4130 alloy): Tough, dependable, and budget-friendly. A favorite for tools that live in a vehicle or on an apparatus.
• Titanium: Much lighter than steel, so it's ideal if you carry your bar all shift long.
• Composite and non-sparking: Made for hazardous environments where sparks are a concern.

3. Head Design and Grip

Choose a fork or adze shape that matches the doors you see most often. Traction teeth and scalloped heads help the bar bite into metal and wood frames without slipping. Non-slip grips, sling points, and MOLLE compatibility make your bar easier to control and carry.

4. Fixed or Collapsible

Fixed bars are stronger and quicker to deploy. Collapsible bars give up a little speed in exchange for much easier storage, which makes them a smart pick for patrol cars and response kits.

Build a Complete Breaching Kit

A pry bar works best alongside a few trusted partners. Pair it with a sledgehammer to drive the bar (the combo many teams call "the irons"), a battering ram for inward-opening doors, and bolt cutters for chains and padlocks. You'll find everything you need in our Breaching & Rescue Tools collection.

Why Agencies and Professionals Shop Botach

• Trusted by law enforcement: Agencies nationwide rely on Botach for tactical gear, pry bars, and breaching tools.
• Brands you know: Professional-grade tools from the names first responders count on.
• Real people ready to help: Questions about sizing, team orders, or agency pricing?
• Give us a call at 1 (702) 703-1299 and we'll help you get set up.

Pry Bar FAQs

What is a breaching pry bar?

A breaching pry bar is a forcible-entry tool used by law enforcement, military, and fire/rescue professionals to gap and spread doors, frames, and locks. Compared to a regular hardware-store pry bar, it's built heavier or from titanium, has door-specific fork and adze ends, and includes grip and carry features designed for tactical use.

What's the difference between a Halligan bar and a pry bar?

A Halligan is a specific type of pry bar with a fork on one end and an adze plus a pick on the other. "Pry bar" is the bigger category, and many tactical pry bars borrow the Halligan's head design without the pick to save weight.

What size pry bar is best for SWAT and tactical teams?

Most tactical teams carry a 24–30" bar as their main breaching tool and a compact 15–20" bar on the breacher's kit as a backup. Longer 36" bars are a great fit for reinforced commercial doors and fire/rescue work.

Is a titanium pry bar worth the extra cost?

If you carry your bar on your body for long stretches, titanium is absolutely worth it because it's so much lighter than steel. If your bar mostly rides in a vehicle or on an apparatus, forged steel gives you excellent durability at a friendlier price.

What's the best pry bar for a patrol car?

A collapsible pry bar or a compact 24" Halligan-style bar is a popular choice. Both tuck easily into a trunk or go-bag and give first-on-scene officers a fast way to make entry.

What tools go well with a pry bar?

A sledgehammer is the classic partner, used to drive the bar into the door gap. Add a battering ram for inward-opening doors and bolt cutters for chains and padlocks, and you've got a complete mechanical breaching kit.

Does Botach work with law enforcement agencies?

Yes! Botach supplies law enforcement agencies with tactical equipment, pry bars, and breaching tools, and we're always happy to help with team and department orders.